Habitat Omaha Receives $50,000 Lowe’s Grant To Support Critical Home Repairs in Omaha

OMAHA, Nebraska—Habitat for Humanity of Omaha announced today that it has received a $50,000 grant from Lowe’s to help repair five homes in Omaha.

The funding will support Habitat for Humanity of Omaha’s efforts to make homes safer and healthier, protect affordable housing stock, and preserve and create vibrant communities. With the grant's support, Habitat Omaha can provide more families with critical home repairs, such as replacing HVAC systems and repairing damaged roofs. The grant funds allow Habitat Omaha and its trusted subcontractors to perform the repairs immediately and offer the homeowners 0% interest loans to make the repairs affordable.

“This Lowe’s grant helps Habitat Omaha assist more low- to moderate-income families,” said Habitat Omaha’s Home Improvement Programs Project Manager Randy Beagley. “This support has a significant impact by helping homeowners provide safe, stable homes for their children and families and preserve and sustain vibrant neighborhoods and communities.”

The Lowe’s funding is part of a two-year, $6 million donation to Habitat for Humanity International to support home repair and preservation efforts in owner-occupied homes. This year, funding will enable 110 local Habitat affiliates to complete 295 projects, impacting nearly 700 families across the U.S.  Last year, Habitat Omaha completed 130 critical home repairs on owner-occupied homes in its five-county service area. Since 2003, Lowe’s and Habitat have worked together to help more than 18,000 people build or improve a place to call home.

About Habitat for Humanity of Omaha 
Founded in 1984, Habitat for Humanity of Omaha builds and renovates homes, repairs existing houses and takes down blighted structures in a five-county area, including Burt, Cass, Douglas,

Sarpy and Washington counties. Habitat also works with individuals and families to acquire the access, skills and financial education to become successful homeowners and, along with Habitat affiliates across the state advocate for better laws and systems. Through shelter, we empower. To learn more, visit habitatomaha.org.

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