CHARLOTTE — Mooresville-based Lowe’s and the Lowe’s Foundation are committing $3 million to the Renaissance West neighborhood of Charlotte for a variety of projects over the next three years.
Plans include creating an on-site skilled trades training center, supporting career programs to increase digital and financial literacy and improving the community through revitalization projects, according to a release.
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Spearheaded by the Renaissance West Community Initiative, the projects will support the organization’s goals to revitalize the community and end intergenerational poverty.
Some of those projects include:
- Expanding life navigation or coaching programs to help residents in the Renaissance West neighborhood, Little Rock Apartments and families attending the Renaissance West STEAM Academy meet their educational, career and financial goals.
- Creating an on-site training center focused on developing career pathways in skilled trades and technology in partnership with Central Piedmont Community College.
- Increasing neighborhood volunteerism to support the Renaissance West STEAM Academy, the Howard Levine Child Development Center and more.
“I want to thank Lowe’s for making such a significant investment in our community,” said Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles. “This funding will have a tremendous impact on the lives of many residents and families because of the long-term opportunities this great program will create. From housing stability to workforce development, this program will ensure that our residents are positioned for success as our city continues to attract new industries and job opportunities.”
In 2020, the Renaissance West Community Initiative was designated as a HUD EnVision Center.
“Charlotte is our hometown and we are committed to making a difference by focusing on two things we know well: creating safe, affordable housing and supporting skilled trades,” said Janice Dupré, Lowe’s executive vice president of human resources.
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