Nine first responder agencies across the country will soon see facility upgrades and renovations thanks to the 2025 Lowe’s Hometowns grant program.
Lowe’s recently announced the 100 community-nominated projects that will receive support this year through the company’s $100 million, five-year Hometowns initiative. The program, now in its fourth year, focuses on revitalizing nonprofit and community spaces. For 2025, nine of those projects specifically support fire departments, EMS providers and first responder foundations.
Renovations aim to improve rest areas, kitchens, training spaces and other critical infrastructure to give responders more functional, restorative environments. In addition to funding, Lowe’s red vest associate volunteers will contribute hands-on labor to support these efforts.
“At Lowe’s, we believe we have a fundamental responsibility to improve the places we all call home,” said Marvin Ellison, Lowe’s chairman and CEO. “Each project delivers real, life-changing impact to the communities we serve.”
First responder facilities selected for 2025
Projects include both small rural departments and larger municipal agencies:
- Ester Volunteer Fire Department (Fairbanks, Alaska): Updates will include new exterior storage, flooring upgrades in the training room and refreshed kitchen furnishings.
- San Dimas Mountain Rescue (San Dimas, Calif.): Renovations will focus on the kitchen, classrooms and office space, including new cabinets, flooring and fresh paint.
- Washington Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad (Washington, Ill.): The department will receive a fully renovated kitchen with new appliances, cabinets and flooring.
- City of Billings Fire Department (Billings, Mont.): Lowe’s grant will help remodel Fire Station 5, providing private bedrooms and bathrooms for 24/7 staff.
- First Responders Foundation (Omaha, Neb.): Funds will support repairs and upgrades to the foundation’s Physical Wellness area.
- Allamuchy-Green First Aid Squad (Green Township, N.J.): Renovations will modernize meeting areas and restrooms, improve energy efficiency and provide a more welcoming space for volunteers.
- Coplay Fire Department (Coplay, Pa.): Plans include building a bunk room and kitchen, and paving the department’s parking lot.
- Town of Cumberland Emergency Medical Services (Cumberland, R.I.): CEMS will install a new mini-split system, improve flooring and enhance the training area.
- Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department (Chattanooga, Tenn.): Station 5 will see updates to the dayroom, bunk room, kitchen, exercise area and bathrooms.
Lowe’s estimates that the company’s total Hometowns impact this year will span more than 10 million square feet of improved community space.
Building stronger communities through volunteerism
Lowe’s Hometowns is part of the company’s broader commitment to community investment. In addition to the grant-funded projects, Lowe’s employees will volunteer on more than 1,700 local projects nationwide this year.
“By combining significant investment in revitalizing critical nonprofit spaces with the energy and dedication of red vest associate volunteers who become more connected to their community, the Lowe’s Hometowns program not only addresses immediate needs but also strengthens the fabric of communities,” said Jennifer Sirangelo, president and CEO of Points of Light, Lowe’s nonprofit implementation partner.
For more information about the 2025 Lowe’s Hometowns projects and the company’s community impact goals, visit Lowes.com/HowWeHelp or follow the hashtag #HowLowesHelps.
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