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Bridging Health & Housing –The Home Depot FoundationSean WalkerManager, Grant Programs andStrategic PartnershipsThe Home Depot FoundationSean l walker@homedepot.com
Since 2011: As of July 2018 Over 250M Awarded toVeteran Nonprofit Partners Over 40,000 VeteranHomes and facilitiesimproved, enhanced orpositively impacted Over 4,000 U.S. CitiesPositively impacted Nearly 3,000 U.S. Cities(veteran specific) positivelyimpacted
Meals on Wheels AmericaTHANK YOU for allyou do for veterans!Since 2012: 858 veterans havebeen served throughMOWA HelpingHomebound Heroes
Working Together: Team Depot &Meals on WheelsTEAM DEPOT is The Home Depot’sassociate-led volunteer force! Localstores volunteer in communities acrossthe country to support veterans.Team Depot Process: Requests aresubmitted through online portal Request for Team Depot assistance Better tracking of our partnership andwhat volunteers are doing incommunities around the country Ease of reporting and trendsTeam Depot ProjectFunding ProcessIf you are looking for local funding, youcan reach out to the Team Depot Captainat your local store and ask for support toprovide critical home repairs to seniorveterans in your community.We want to insure a meaningful andsuccessful project for our associates andpartners.Giving Guidelines for ProjectsAmount 2,000 5,000# of Volunteers5 – 1015 – 20
Working Together:Team Depot ProjectsVolunteer-Friendly Team Depot Projects:1 Day Project (4 – 6 hours); Prep Days may be required Landscaping Accessibility modifications Painting Improvements to outdoor Wooden benchesspaces Picnic Tables Beautifications or FlooringenhancementsWorking Together:Team Depot ProjectsProjects that do not qualify for Team Depot:Work requiring contractors or structural changes Roofing, Electrical, Plumbing orHVACRemoval or disposal of mold,asbestos or other hazardousmaterialsRental propertiesAny project requiring permits orlicensesProperties requiring approvalfrom homeowner associations orproperty restrictions Product donations only (appliances,tools, lawn mowers, heaters, airconditioners, etc.)Any structure not permanentlyaffixed to the ground such asmanufactured or mobilehomes/trailers Exceptions: building wheelchairramps, landscaping, gardeningand outdoor living spaces
Working Together: The HomeDepot Services business HVAC, roofing, electrical, plumbing Team Depot Grant can provide up to30% of the total cost of the project forServices projects 70% of the overall project must involveTeam Depot volunteer work Paid for with donation gift cards Services must be completed before orafter your Team Depot Project DayLiving our Values:Taking Care of Our PeopleVolunteer Hospitality – create a welcoming atmosphere Provide water, snacks Restrooms Provide breakfast and/or lunchTeam Depot associates volunteer for all projects
Working Together: Team Depot &Meals on WheelsHow can YOU help in Team Depot and Meals on Wheelscontinue to work together? Submit great projects Submit projects in timely manner Focus on volunteer-friendly tasks Inform Team Depot PR team about what you’re doing Send pictures of projects to MOWA and Team Depot(TeamDepotPR@homedepot.com)Q&ASean L. WalkerThe Home Depot FoundationManager, Grant Programs andStrategic PartnershipsKristine CohnThe Home Depot FoundationFoundation Field SpecialistKristine cohn@homedepot.com770-384-2095
Inform Team Depot PR team about what you're doing Send pictures of projects to MOWA and Team Depot (TeamDepotPR@homedepot.com) Q & A Kristine Cohn The Home Depot Foundation Foundation Field Specialist Kristine_cohn@homedepot.com 770-384-2095 Sean L. Walker The Home Depot Foundation Manager, Grant Programs and Strategic Partnerships
