By Sarah Roebuck
Editorial Staff
Nine first responder facilities throughout the United States have been chosen to be part of this year鈥檚 revitalization projects, .
Lowe鈥檚 is investing $100 million in revitalizing community spaces nationwide through Lowe鈥檚 Hometowns. Each year through 2026, the company will select 100 large-scale community projects from consumer nominations, partnering with local nonprofits, store associates and volunteers. Additionally, nearly 1,700 projects will be completed by Lowe鈥檚 associates nationwide.
it is committing $620,000 to renovate the nine first responder facilities as part of its 2024 project list.
According to Lowe鈥檚, renovations for first responder facilities include:
- Mecklenburg County Sheriff鈥檚 Office, Charlotte, North Carolina - $40,000: Transforming the lobby into a one-stop resource center for community reintegration and support.
- Laurys Station Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, Laurys Station, Pennsylvania - $92,000: Creating a welcoming space for volunteer firefighters.
- Milton Volunteer Fire Department, Milton, West Virginia - $142,000: Adding new flooring, wall coverings, acoustic ceilings, a concrete parking area and a storage room.
- Scotland Volunteer Fire Department, Scotland, Connecticut - $30,000: Providing new bunkrooms, relocating the office and renovating the kitchen for volunteers.
- Silver Lake Volunteer Fire Department, Wilson, North Carolina - $70,000: Upgrading plumbing, electrical, appliances, windows and paint to boost morale.
- Spelter Volunteer Fire Department, Spelter, West Virginia - $30,000: Renovating the common room, kitchen, sleeping quarters, gym and updating flooring, ceilings and paint.
- Stanley Fire Department, Owensboro, Kentucky - $35,000: Adding new bathroom fixtures, flooring, paint, appliances and furniture for comfort and accessibility.
- Undercliff Volunteer Fire Company, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - $160,000: Renovating the station with ceiling work, electric work, heating units and bathroom updates.
- Wasilla Police Dispatch Center, Wasilla, Alaska - $21,000: Updating the dispatch center break room with new cabinets, carpeting, appliances and furniture.