Appleton, Wisconsin – Harbor House, an agency committed to the awareness and prevention of domestic abuse and sexual assault serving Outagamie and Calumet Counties, announced they are the recipient of a Lowe’s Hometown Grant for critical upgrades that enhance and expand Harbor House services.
Dixon Ticonderoga nominated Harbor House as a recipient. Dixon Ticonderoga was asked by Lowe’s to submit a grant request on behalf of a local non-profit and chose Harbor House as our nominee.
The Lowe’s Hometowns program is a $100 million commitment over five years to the communities Lowe’s serves by providing grants which serve to restore and revitalize spaces that aid U.S. communities. Harbor House is one of 100 organizations to receive a grant this year.
The grant will enable Harbor House to complete three improvement projects at their Appleton facility:
- Installation of a new, secure entrance to create a profound sense of safety and peace of mind for clients, specifically victims of sexual assault.
- Transform an existing space into a boutique where all clients can shop for clothes and personal items at no charge. Often clients are fleeing dangerous situations and in some cases, personal belongings are left behind or may become evidence.
- Create dedicated space for victims of sexual assault to receive individual and group support, advocacy, and education. This private space will also be used for victims to meet with law enforcement, medical supports and community partners.
Work on each of these projects will take place between July and November of this 2022. Volunteers from Lowe’s and Dixon Ticonderoga will help complete the projects.
About Harbor House
Since 1984, Harbor House has been the singular organization in the community committed to understanding the breadth of domestic abuse, and the evolving needs of the individuals and families who experience domestic abuse. Harbor House continues to lead a community-wide partnership – including areas throughout Outagamie and Calumet Counties – in the prevention of domestic abuse and offers safety and support to diverse families in crisis. Each year the organization serves more than 1,600 children and adults.
About Lowe’s
Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving approximately 19 million customer transactions a week in the United States and Canada. With fiscal year 2021 sales of over $96 billion, Lowe’s and its related businesses operate or service nearly 2,200 home improvement and hardware stores and employ over 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing and helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts. For more information, visit Lowes.com.