Lowe's of Hampton gives back to the community at garden

Hampton — Volunteers from Lowe’s in Hampton visited Liberty Towers in Newton, the only senior public housing authority in Sussex County, on Saturday, May 19, to plant flowers and a tree in the front of the facility for its residents to enjoy for years to come. Don Grant, store manager, authorized Lowe’s employees to take on the project and donated the plants needed to beautify the grounds. Stephanie Ungvare, department manager; Michele Body, pricing coordinator; and Laura Suydam, team leader of Home Décor, worked diligently, while residents of Liberty Towers watched in amazement at the transformation of their front lawn. Dr. Kimberly Woodhull, director at Liberty Towers, spoke about the importance of volunteerism and giving back to the community and commended Lowe’s for their generosity and proactive approach to serving its neighborhood. “It is amazing that a large chain like Lowe’s would take the time to learn about our facility, the residents we serve, and ask how they could help,” said Woodhull. With only two full-time employees, Liberty Towers relies heavily on the relationships it develops with volunteers in order to be able to provide more than just shelter for its 90 residents, whose rents are based on their income. “The bricks and mortar that hold the facility together have very little to do with the quality of life enjoyed by those who reside at Liberty Towers,” Woodhull explained. “Rather, it is the gardens we build, the activities we hold, the safe and secure atmosphere, and so much more. Lowe’s is a part of that which makes Liberty Towers a special place to live.”