Grant will bring ‘big dream’ renovation to life, helping to strengthen a community resource and create a safer, more accessible environment for those 50 and older.
Nashville-based FiftyForward has proudly been selected to receive a grant as part of Lowe’s Community Impact program, helping to check off a bucket list renovation project that will strengthen FiftyForward and the Donelson community. Through the program, Lowe’s will invest $10 million in Lowe’s Community Impact Grants and an additional $10 million to support more than 2,000 associate-led impact projects that will improve community spaces nationwide.
As one of 100 community projects in 2026 that make up this year’s grant recipients, the Lowe’s Community Impact Grant will benefit FiftyForward Donelson Station’s mission to support, champion, and enhance the lives of those 50 and older. This grant funding will allow the organization to replace the deteriorating flooring in its lobby, hallways, and classrooms, benefiting the more than 800 older adults and host community partners, ensuring the center remains a vibrant hub for the Donelson area.
“We are incredibly grateful to Lowe’s for investing $25,000 in FiftyForward Donelson Station through the Lowe’s Community Impact Grant program. Replacing the flooring in our center has been a long-standing goal and an important improvement that will create a safer, more welcoming, and more accessible environment for everyone who uses our facility. While we proudly serve older adults through programs, resources, and social connections, we also serve as a community hub for local organizations, including L’Evate Leadership, BNI chapters, and other community partners who gather in our space to collaborate and strengthen our neighborhood. This renovation will enhance the experience for our members, community partners, and visitors, ensuring our center remains a vibrant and welcoming place where people come together to learn, connect, and support one another. Lowe’s generosity will have a lasting impact on our building and the many lives it touches each year,” said Lisa Maddox, Regional Center Director, FiftyForward Donelson Station.
The investment fulfills Lowe’s Community Impact Program’s five-year, $100 million commitment to revitalizing and restoring hometowns. Projects were selected from more than 5,000 nominations through Lowe’s Community Bucket List. Each project will address local needs, from expanding food pantries to restoring shelters and safe housing resources to reviving outdoor spaces and renovating facilities for first responders and veterans. Visit Lowes.com/HowWeHelp and follow #HowLowesHelps on social media to learn more about Lowe’s Community Impact Projects and follow the progress of each project as Lowe’s helps transform spaces nationwide.
