QUAD CITIES, USA - More than 15 volunteers from Lowe's of Moline, IL will work along side Salvation Army staff in nearly 100-degree heat this Saturday from 10am to 3pm to completely restore the landscaping and renew the playground area at The Salvation Army's Family Service Center. This homeless family shelter houses over 100 people every night, and another 70-100 people are fed at the Churches United/Salvation Army Meal Site Monday through Saturday evening.
"The stigma of being homeless is bad enough, so making the property as inviting as possible means a lot to the programs here at the Family Service Center. We cannot thank Lowe's enough for partnering in our mission of changing lives," states Brandon Luke, Social Services Director for The Salvation Army.
Lowe's Heroes, a company-wide program from coast to coast, has a mission to provide impactful support to local communities, and was put into place in the late 1990s. The Lowe's Moline Store employees will roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty as they reinforce Lowe's culture of caring.
Shayne Cobine, the Lowe's project organizer said that "We are very excited to help. I have been working at the shelter recently, and it has been an eye opening experience. It has been my pleasure to help make this day happen."
Lowe's employees devised a plan to make the heavily-used yard a more function and maintainable space. The work will include mulching the existing playground area and adding benches for the parents; installing hearty plants around the perimeter of the new sod; and fencing and lighted fence posts.
A grant from Lowe's and a grant from the Tri-City Garden Club have made this project possible.
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