[College Hill Topeka] Fwd: Press Release: Topeka Habitat receives Lowe's Grant to serve Aging in Shawnee County

[Katrina Shaw]

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From: Rachelle Vega-Retana <rvretana at topeka.org>
Date: Mon, Aug 22, 2022 at 11:10 AM
Subject: Press Release: Topeka Habitat receives Lowe's Grant to serve Aging
in Shawnee County
To:


See the attached.



Good Morning,

We are excited to announce that Topeka Habitat for Humanity has received a
$25,000 grant from Lowe’s to help complete 5 Housing Plus repair projects
in Shawnee County. The funding is part of Lowe’s partnership renewal with
Habitat for Humanity International that includes a donation of $2.5 million
to support 100 local Habitat organizations undertaking home repair and
rehab projects across the U.S.

“We are thrilled to be partnering with Lowe’s to create a sustainable and
lasting impact for the aging homeowners in our community. Access to safe,
decent and affordable shelter becomes even more important as we age and we
are so thankful to have Lowe’s supporting our Housing Plus approach to our
Aging in Place program,” said Janice Watkins, CEO, Topeka Habitat for
Humanity.

The granted funds will allow Topeka Habitat to focus on repairs that
improve the quality of life for those that are aging in their homes with a
focus on safe, accessible and energy-efficient repairs that will allow the
homeowners to continue to live in their homes with increased autonomy,
accessibility and dignity. This work is vitally important as Aging in Place
is a focus for the City of Topeka and housing partners, as the number of
residents age 65 and older is projected to increase by 24 percent over the
next five years, according to the Citywide Housing Market Study and
Strategy Summary.

*Topeka Habitat will be kicking off this grant with a volunteer day on
August 23, 2022 from 8:30-3:30 to build a ramp for an aging homeowner at
1340 N. School Auburn, KS 66402
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/1340+N.+School+Auburn,+KS+66402?entry=gmail&source=g>.*

Access to quality, affordable home repair and modification services
continues to be out of reach for low to moderate income households across
the nation. With the support of this funding, Topeka Habitat will be able
to further its efforts of helping aging homeowners in Shawnee County
address critical health and safety issues in their homes.
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/121+NE+Gordon+%0D%0A+Topeka,+KS+66608?entry=gmail&source=g>

*Please find the full press release attached. I am happy to answer any
questions. *

*Thank you!*

*Nikki MacMillan*

(she/her/hers)

Chief Operations Officer

Topeka Habitat for Humanity

121 NE Gordon
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/121+NE+Gordon+%0D%0A+Topeka,+KS+66608?entry=gmail&source=g>

Topeka, KS 66608
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/121+NE+Gordon+%0D%0A+Topeka,+KS+66608?entry=gmail&source=g>

785-234-4322 Ext:106







Rachelle Vega-Retana, Program Coordinator - KDADS

City of Topeka, Dept. of Planning & Development

Division of Housing Services

620 SE Madison St
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/620+SE+Madison+St?entry=gmail&source=g>.
1st Floor – Unit 8

Topeka, Ks. 66607

Phone: (785) 368-4490

Fax:      (785) 368-2546

Email:    rvretana at topeka.org



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