3 local schools receive Lowe's Toolbox for Education grants

MOORESVILLE, NC - Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation has awarded Lowe’s Toolbox for Education grants to 3 local schools. They include Western Row Elementary in Mason, Ohio; Simon Kenton High School in Independence, Ky. ;  Milan Middle School in Milan, Ind. These schools received grants during the fall 2011 grants cycle. The grants were awarded a grant for parent-initiated school improvement projects benefiting K-12 public education.

Western Row Elementary received $4,500 to build an outdoor reading area.

“Through Lowe's Toolbox for Education grant program, we are acknowledging parent-initiated efforts that enhance the learning environments of children in the communities we serve," said Marshall Croom, chairman of Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation. "By supporting schools, we are rallying behind a cause that is important to both our customers and employees, and we're helping to build a stronger foundation for the children who will be tomorrow's employees, homeowners and community leaders."

To view a full list of projects by state, visit www.toolboxforeducation.com/winners.html .

Select the Fall 2011 Winners tab, which will list the school as well as the supporting Lowe’s store that will help the groups with advice, product and assistance.

Launched in partnership with PTO Today, a leading organization serving parent-teacher groups, the Toolbox for Education program has provided nearly $30 million through more than 6,000 grants since its inception in 2006. The grants have affected more than 3.7 million schoolchildren. Grants are available to public schools in the United States for a wide range of improvement projects and large schools or school districts may be eligible to receive Toolbox grants up to $100,000 for school improvement initiatives. All K-12 public schools in the United States are eligible. Parent groups may apply by visiting www.toolboxforeducation.com .

Since its inception in 1957, Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation has helped communities nationwide through employee volunteerism and financial contributions.