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Delivering life changing surprises. The Home Depot Foundation.

Inclusion & Opportunity | The Home Depot

Operation Surprise 2024: The Home Depot Foundation’s Tribute to Service

Nov 1, 2024 9:30 AM ET

This November, The Home Depot Foundation is launching its annual Operation Surprise campaign: a nationwide effort to make veteran housing safer, more accessible and affordable.

Corporate Responsibility | The Home Depot

Unlocking New Trades Opportunities for the Next Generation with The Home Depot Foundation’s Path to Pro

Sep 23, 2024 10:10 AM ET

Every September, Workforce Development Month celebrates the contributions of workforce professionals and raises awareness around skilled trades. As national conversation spotlights the construction industry as a career path for high school graduates.

Supporting fellow associates through The Homer Fund.

Corporate Responsibility | The Home Depot

A Milestone of Care: The Home Depot’s Legacy of Support for Associates

Jul 23, 2024 10:00 AM ET

This year marks 25 years of Home Depot associates taking care of one another during tough times through The Homer Fund, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides financial assistance to associates facing an unforeseen financial hardship.

Doesn't matter what you give; just give.

Philanthropy | The Home Depot

A Legacy of Care: Celebrating 25 Years of The Homer Fund

Mar 15, 2024 12:20 PM ET

Founded in 1999, The Homer Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides financial assistance to associates facing an unforeseen financial hardship. Every dollar an associate donates to The Homer Fund goes right back to an associate in need.

Ashaki Whatley, The Home Depot, shown smiling and wearing an orange apron.

Inclusion & Opportunity | The Home Depot

Redefining Success: 18-Year Home Depot Associate Shares Her Core Career Principles

Feb 29, 2024 10:20 AM ET

The corporate compliance department works to ensure everyone at The Home Depot is doing the right thing. As a manager in that space and an 18-year associate, Ashaki Whatley loves putting on her orange apron every day.

Brock Darby shown with Homer from The Home Depot.

Inclusion & Opportunity | The Home Depot

Inclusive Communication: Home Depot Regional VP Shares His Journey with American Sign Language and Commitment to Diversity

Apr 29, 2024 10:00 AM ET

What started as a part-time job turned into a 34-year career for Regional Vice President Brock Darby. Over the years, he’s interacted with many associates at The Home Depot, and being fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) allows him to communicate with more than most.

Stephen shown in his new power lift chair.

Philanthropy | The Home Depot

Strength in Unity: How The Home Depot’s Homer Fund Helped a Store Associate Expand His Mobility

Feb 1, 2024 9:45 AM ET

Stephen was paralyzed after a tree fell on his neck in 2010, requiring him to use a wheelchair. He recently partnered with an organization that helped pay for a new power lift but still needed assistance for the remaining balance.

U.S. Army Specialist (SPC) Maggie Bilyeu shown cutting the ribbon in front of her new home.

Philanthropy | The Home Depot

The Home Depot Foundation Partners With Tunnel to Towers for U.S. Army Veteran’s New Chapter in Accessible Smart Living

Jan 30, 2024 10:30 AM ET

In early 2016, a couple of months into her deployment in Bagram, Afghanistan, U.S. Army Specialist (SPC) Maggie Bilyeu was critically injured. She sustained multiple shrapnel wounds to her chest and torso, a broken leg and numerous internal injuries as a result of a bombing.

Corporate Responsibility | The Home Depot

Behind the Apron: How Customer Order Specialist Maureen Leaves a Lasting Impact

Dec 28, 2023 10:30 AM ET

Maureen Caine was looking for a fresh start after losing her husband. Now, more than 10 years later, she’s found a sense of belonging helping customers with her fellow associates at The Home Depot in Columbia, South Carolina.

Photo of Dawayne Gates: "The fact that I can help people; it means the world to me."

Corporate Responsibility | The Home Depot

Behind the Apron: Dawayne Gates Is Driving the Volunteer Spirit

Dec 21, 2023 10:00 AM ET

From painting a local veteran’s house his favorite shade of purple, to supporting a foster care system, Dawayne Gates, store manager in Houma, Louisiana knows how to encourage fellow associates to get in the Team Depot spirit.