Honoring Marvin Ellis: 2025 George H.W. Bush Points of Light Awards

Marvin Ellison's Foundation of Service

• 💡 Marvin Ellison, CEO of Lowe's, was instilled with values of generosity by his parents in a small western Tennessee town, emphasizing helping others despite limited financial means.
• 🧠 His deep faith and connection to his 300,000 associates drive a lifelong commitment to service, believing in taking action to make a positive difference daily.

Lowe's Commitment to Community Impact

• 🎯 Private companies, when well-connected to their communities, can be centers of impact, with leaders' values setting the tone for the company culture.
• 🤝 Lowe's fosters a culture where associates are empowered to make a difference in their communities, reflecting Ellison's philosophy of open-handed generosity.

The Lowe's Hometown Program

• 🚀 Inspired by a desire to help, Lowe's launched its Hometown program, issuing 100 grants annually to improve community spaces and partnering with organizations like Points of Light for effective resource allocation.
• 📈 The program represents a 5-year, $100 million commitment through 2026, completing 100 community-nominated projects and over 1,700 associate-selected projects each year.
• ✅ Examples of impact include expanding Horton's Kids (community center), supporting House of Ruth (safer housing), and restoring community gardens with Rebuilding Together.

Personal Connection and Collective Pride

• 🏡 Ellison personally participated in a Hometown project in his native Brownsville, Tennessee, renovating the City Hall into a police and first responder station, alongside his father and former high school mayor.
• 👏 He emphasizes that the George H.W. Bush Points of Light Award is a recognition for all Lowe's associates and their collective efforts in community service, fostering pride and confidence in their work.

Vision for Future Philanthropy

• 🌱 Starting in 2025, Lowe's is raising its philanthropic bar by aiming for 10 million square feet of community impact, a new metric to measure their ongoing support.
• 🔑 Lowe's core belief is that by providing an exceptional workplace, a great shopping experience, and making communities better, they will create shareholder value and always show up when help is needed.