By rdnewsNOW staff

Community heroes

Two Red Deer organizations receive over $20,000 from Lowe’s Canada campaign

Oct 14, 2020 | 10:41 AM

Lowe’s Canada has announced that of over $2.1 million will be donated to more than 235 non-profit organizations and public schools across the country whose actions make them true heroes in their communities.

In Red Deer, two organizations will collectively receive over $20,000.

Throughout September, 289 Lowe’s Canada network sites joined forces to raise funds in support of their chosen partner organization’s mission or specific project. As in the past, 50% of the amounts raised were matched by Lowe’s Canada, up to a maximum of $2,000 per store or distribution centre. This year, Lowe’s Canada also provided an additional amount of $800,000, which was allocated in proportion to the sums raised by participating sites.

“Because of its very local character, this campaign always garners a great deal of enthusiasm from our teams and customers. It was so popular this year that associates from a fifth distribution centre decided to join the initiative along the way,” explained Jean-Sébastien Lamoureux, Senior Vice-President, Public Affairs, Asset Protection and Sustainable Development, at Lowe’s Canada. “The network’s efforts paid off: not only is Lowe’s Canada presenting a record amount as part of the Lowe’s Canada Heroes Campaign this year, but more than 80 partner organizations will receive an amount over $10,000, something we have never seen before!”

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