A Week of Service: Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy at The Home Depot
The Home Depot is launching a nationwide week of service from January 16 to 20, 2023, honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The initiative aims to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion within the organization and communities. In collaboration with the Home Builders Institute and 100 Black Men of America, the week will enhance educational spaces and promote career opportunities in skilled trades. Additionally, The Home Depot Foundation is donating $10,000 to The King Center to support its community programs. This effort signifies The Home Depot's commitment to social equity and sustainable change.
- Nationwide service week enhances community engagement and social equity.
- Partnerships with nonprofit organizations may strengthen The Home Depot's brand reputation.
- Donation of $10,000 to The King Center supports community initiatives.
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NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / January 16, 2023 / The Home Depot
Originally published on Built From Scratch
The Home Depot is committed to building a more diverse, equitable and inclusive organization within our enterprise. To honor and celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, and to help drive sustainable change and social equity across communities, The Home Depot Foundation and Team Depot will lead a nationwide week of service from Jan. 16 - 20, 2023.
This week of service is in partnership with Home Builders Institute (HBI), 100 Black Men of America, Construction Ready and other local nonprofit organizations. The projects will enhance educational spaces and introduce diverse populations to high earning career opportunities in the skilled trades.
In addition to this week of service, The Home Depot Foundation is granting The King Center
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