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Low e’s Know s
Community Relations
Lowe’s is proud to be a good neighbor in the
communities where we operate. That’s why we remain
active in charitable and educational programs that benefit
the families in those communities.
In 1998, we pledged $1 million as a Gold-level
sponsor of the 1999 Special Olympics World Games.
Beyond our financial commitment, we have set aside time
for our employees to volunteer at the Games, and have
contributed building materials needed for events and
staging areas.
Our “ Lowe’s Heroes” initiative enjoyed a successful
second year and is stronger than ever. Lowe’s stores and
their “ Heroes” (employees) decide where they want to
make a difference in their communities — in areas such
as fire safety, child safety, disaster preparedness, and so
forth. They join with local nonprofit organizations to
implement life-saving programs with Lowe’s corporate
support. Meanwhile, Lowe’s Home Safety Council
celebrated its fifth year of partnering with national safety-
related organizations and manufacturers to improve home
safety across “ Lowesland,” offering free in-store
demonstrations designed to educate families and help
save lives. Lowe’s also takes home safety on the road
with the Lowe’s Great Safety Adventure, a “ field trip on
wheels” that teaches basic life safety skills at schools,
museums, child care centers and Lowe’s stores.
Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation is yet
another example of Lowe’s commitment to improving
our “hometowns.” Through the years, Lowe’s Charitable
and Educational Foundation has disbursed millions of
dollars to thousands of deserving groups, organizations
and institutions — wherever help is needed most.
Together with our neighbors, schools and nonprofit
partners, we’re helping to make all of Lowe’s
communities better places to live and work.
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“ We’re proud Brandon
represents his country
as a Special Olympian,
and that he represents
Lowe’s as an employee.”
— Lynn Lyons, Store Manager, Lowe’s #426,
Cary, North Carolina