Eugene, OR – Community Supported Shelters (CSS) has been proudly selected as a 2025 Lowe’s Hometowns project, one of only 100 community-nominated, large-scale renovations nationwide. This recognition is part of Lowe’s five-year, $100 million commitment to revitalizing the spaces that serve as the heartbeat of hometowns across America.

The Lowe’s Hometowns grant will fund vital upgrades to CSS’s Access Center in West Eugene. This hub offers showers, laundry facilities, clothing, haircuts, and access to supportive services for unhoused individuals. The improvements include the construction of a freestanding lean-to cover to shield guests and volunteers from the elements, the installation of a storage shed for laundry operations, propane heaters to provide warmth during colder months, and the addition of amenities such as a community information/resource table and a dog kennel. These enhancements will increase the center’s capacity, efficiency, and comfort for the hundreds of people it serves annually.

“This project allows us to continue meeting the rising demand for dignified, accessible services for people experiencing homelessness,” said Heather Quaas-Annsa, Director of Philanthropy at CSS. “With Lowe’s support, we can better welcome our guests and create a space that fosters healing, stability, and hope.”

With help from Lowe’s red vest associates across the country, Lowe’s Hometowns projects in 2025 will help expand kitchen and serving capacity for food pantries, restore transitional housing facilities, revitalize public parks and community gardens, and build restorative spaces for first responders to rest between calls.



Earlier this year, Lowe’s pledged to deliver 10 million square feet of impact through its Hometowns initiative. The program celebrates the immeasurable difference made when local heroes and national partners come together to improve lives and spaces. For more information about the 2025 Lowe’s Hometowns projects, visit Lowes.com/hometowns and follow #HowLowesHelps on social media.