Rebuilding Together and Lowe's Provide Critical Repairs to Historic Los Angeles Homes During 27th Annual "Kickoff to Rebuild," a Super Bowl-Sanctioned Event

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On February 11, 2022, Rebuilding Together and Lowe's partnered for the 27th annual Kickoff to Rebuild event in Los Angeles, providing essential home repairs to 16 families, including seniors and veterans. The project involved significant renovations like roof replacements and kitchen upgrades, following CDC guidelines. Lowe's has collaborated with Rebuilding Together since 2007, contributing over $5 million and engaging 5,000 volunteers in previous events. This initiative aims to revitalize neighborhoods and support homeowners in need, particularly those in low-income areas around the University of Southern California.

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• Provided critical home repairs to 16 families, including vulnerable groups such as seniors and veterans.
• Lowe's has invested over $5 million in community support through past Kickoff to Rebuild events.
• The event engaged 5,000 volunteers, showcasing strong community involvement.

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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nonprofit Rebuilding Together partnered with Lowe's, the Official Home Improvement Sponsor of the NFL, to provide essential home repairs for community residents in Los Angeles neighborhoods including View Park, just outside SoFi Stadium, during the annual Kickoff to Rebuild event.

Kickoff to Rebuild, a Super Bowl-sanctioned event presented by Lowe's, directly benefits 16 families in Los Angeles through home repairs, including roof replacements, bathroom upgrades, kitchen installations, landscaping, window repairs and fresh paint. The families include a senior struggling with mobility, a veteran on dialysis and a retired healthcare provider.

Volunteers and local contractors completed the home repairs following COVID-19 safety guidelines provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Additionally, Robert Woods, a Lowe's Home Team member and wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams, participated in the event.

"At Rebuilding Together, our mission is to assist people with disabilities and low-income seniors in rehabilitating or modifying their homes," said Zeeda Daniele, executive director of Rebuilding Together of the City of Angels. "Through Kickoff to Rebuild, volunteers, contractors and sponsors help make homes in our community safer and more accessible."

Rebuilding Together will also repair the headquarters of the Consolidated Board of Realtists, a local organization founded in 1949 that strives for democracy in housing by opening doors for Black professionals and consumers in real estate. The Board is part of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB), which in 1963 secured the passage of the nation's first state-level fair housing legislation in California.

"Through our Kickoff to Rebuild events held during the past 27 Super Bowls, we've repaired more than 158 homes, engaged 5,000 volunteers and invested more than $5 million in communities nationwide," said Caroline Blakely, president and CEO of Rebuilding Together. "This year, we are honored to continue preserving affordable homeownership and revitalizing communities in the Los Angeles area by providing critical home repairs at no cost to homeowners in need."

The work occurred in neighborhoods within a five-mile radius of the University of Southern California, including Baldwin Hills, Chesterfield Square, Crenshaw, View Park, Jefferson Park, West Adams, Wilshire Center, Koreatown, South Los Angeles and the western section of downtown Los Angeles. Despite years of investments into the university and public venues, these neighborhoods still face challenges including persistent generational poverty, substandard and obsolescent housing and low-paying jobs.

"The houses we repaired during Kickoff to Rebuild are more than structures that can help build generational wealth, they are part of the community's history and identity," said Cesar Martinez, Lowe's regional vice president. "We have proudly partnered with Rebuilding Together since 2007 and are humbled to provide our expertise in home repairs to help homeowners stay in their homes and safely age in place."

Kickoff to Rebuild is made possible by Lowe's and Omaze. For additional information about Kickoff to Rebuild, visit rebuildingtogether.org/ktr. For more about Rebuilding Together City of Angels, visit https://rebuildingla.org/.

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About Rebuilding Together
Rebuilding Together works to make essential repairs to help individuals stay in their homes. The organization's local affiliates work closely with community residents and leaders to revitalize communities and to create and execute plans to address some of the needs of each specific community. Through their work, they also address the long-term recovery of communities struck by natural disasters. Learn more and get involved at rebuildingtogether.org.

About Lowe's
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE^® 50 home improvement company serving approximately 20 million customers a week in the United States and Canada. With fiscal year 2020 sales of nearly $90 billion, Lowe's and its related businesses operate or service more than 2,200 home improvement and hardware stores and employ over 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing and helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts. For more information, visit Lowes.com.

 

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FAQ

What is the Kickoff to Rebuild event by Lowe's?

The Kickoff to Rebuild is an annual event where Lowe's partners with Rebuilding Together to provide essential home repairs to families in need.

How many families received help during the 2022 Kickoff to Rebuild event?

In 2022, 16 families in Los Angeles received critical home repairs during the Kickoff to Rebuild event.

What types of repairs were made during the 2022 Kickoff to Rebuild?

Repairs included roof replacements, bathroom upgrades, kitchen installations, landscaping, window repairs, and fresh paint.

How long has Lowe's partnered with Rebuilding Together?

Lowe's has partnered with Rebuilding Together since 2007.

What was the financial impact of Kickoff to Rebuild events over the years?

The initiative has invested more than $5 million in communities nationwide since its inception.