OMAHA, Neb. – Habitat for Humanity of Omaha announced today it has received an $85,500 grant from Lowe’s Companies, Inc. for home repair projects across the Omaha metro.
This funding will support Habitat Omaha’s efforts to make homes safer and healthier and create stronger communities. Habitat Omaha Home Repair Program partners with qualified homeowners on a variety of projects. The grant will support items such as air conditioning, furnace, water heater, roof repair, windows and doors, and more.
Myiesha was one of several local homeowners whose home was made safer. As Omaha's temperatures exceeded 100 degrees in a June heat wave, Myiesha's air conditioning gave out at the worst possible moment. For the South Omaha single mother of three, a cool home in the heat of a Nebraska summer is essential!
Essential not only for her family life, but also for her work life. That’s because Myiesha works remotely as a Customer Service Representative. When her air conditioning went out in the summer heat, she contacted Habitat Omaha immediately and was able to get a new HVAC system installed in less than a week. Myiesha knew about Habitat Omaha’s Home Repair Program when after living in her home for 11 years, she noticed the siding on her home was rotting. "I googled places that help with home repairs and Habitat Omaha came up."
Through Habitat Omaha’s Home Repair Program and its partnership with Lowe’s, Myiesha received new siding and a new HVAC system.
“Through our partnership with Habitat for Humanity, we’re helping neighbors across our communities remain safe, independent and in the homes they love. We’re proud to support critical repairs that strengthen homes and create a lasting impact for families throughout the region," said Kyle Graham, Lowe’s Regional Vice President.
Through the initiative, Lowe’s is funding grants supporting more than 200 home repair projects across 20 Habitat for Humanity affiliates in the United States. Lowe’s continued partnership with Habitat for Humanity International supports home repair and preservation efforts in owner-occupied homes, helping neighbors safely remain in the homes they cherish. Since 2003, Lowe’s and Habitat have worked together to help more than 20,000 families improve their living conditions.
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, advocates for better laws and systems. Through shelter, we empower. To learn more, visit habitatomaha.org.
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