McLean County lucky recipient of Lowe’s Hometowns grant program

Posted on July 11, 2024

*^{Current students have mentioned wanting an outdoor area that can be used for sports or just decompressing. (Photo courtesy of Youthbuild of McLean County/Facebook)}*

By WMBD-TV

MCLEAN COUNTY – Normal-based YouthBuild McLean County is one of 100 community projects receiving grant money from Lowe’s Hometowns.

According to a YouthBuild news release, the grant money will go towards a new outdoor learning space including a sports court and gardening beds.

YouthBuild helps kids aged 16-24 who have not graduated high school “develop leadership skills, complete their education and gain job skills.”

Current students have mentioned wanting an outdoor area that can be used for sports or just decompressing.

The Lowe’s Hometowns program is a five-year $100 million effort to revitalize community spaces across the country by developing unused land.

Since starting in 2022, the program has renovated 149 community centers, affordable housing facilities, and shelters and food pantries. In addition, they have refurbished 15 first responder and veteran/military family facilities and built and improved 54 community gardens, parks and playgrounds.

More information can be found here.

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