Our 2009 Accomplishments
- Provided cash and in-kind donations exceeding $74 million to more than 5,300 nonprofit organizations.
- Funded and supported the building and preservation of 33,000 affordable homes.
- Planted 169,000 community trees.
- Developed and launched the Sustainable Cities Institute to make communities more sustainable economicaly, socially and environmentally.
- Diverted 12,500 tons of usable product from landfills through the Framing Hope program.
Our Pledge
In 2007, The Home Depot Foundation committed to investing $400 million over the next 10 years, which will result in the development of 100,000 affordable, healthy homes for working families and the planting and preservation of more than three million community trees in urban areas.
Our Programs
The Home Depot Foundation supports its mission to build affordable homes for working families and improve the overall health of our communities by focusing on four signature programs:
Affordable Housing Built Responsibly – The Home Depot Foundation’s signature grant program, Affordable Housing Built Responsibly, invests millions of dollars each year in nonprofit organizations whose missions align with the Foundation's interests in supporting the production and preservation of affordable, efficient and healthy housing. Find out more.
Sustainable Community Development – The desire to support healthy family and community life has inspired us to look at how we can help cities move more quickly toward sustainability. This new initiative from The Home Depot Foundation includes the Sustainable Cities Institute website, a dynamic toolbox for cities, and the City Program, supporting two pilot cities in their sustainability planning. Find out more.
Awards of Excellence – The Awards of Excellence program was created in order to identify, recognize and showcase the outstanding and innovative work being done by nonprofit organizations across the country. Find out more.
Team Depot – Managed by The Home Depot Foundation, Team Depot is the Company’s associate led and managed volunteer force that meets community needs through hands-on service. Team Depot volunteers have contributed millions of hours of volunteer service to communities throughout North America. Find out more.
We Give Back…
Locally and Nationally…
The Home Depot and The Home Depot Foundation have a
long standing tradition of giving back where our associates live and
work. Through store coupons, division-based grants and partnerships
with national organizations, we are able to support the community-based
efforts of our nonprofit partners nationally and locally.
Our Time and Talents…
Through Team Depot, associates work side-by-side to
create life-long, meaningful relationships among the Company, our
neighbors and our associates. Whether we are building a playground or
planting trees, our associates bring together volunteerism and
do-it-yourself expertise to support the communities where we live and
work.
Our Resources and Products…
The Framing Hope program is an integral part of how
The Home Depot makes a difference in our communities and our
environment. Products donated through this program are kept out of
landfills and used to rebuild nearby neighborhoods and improve the lives
of fellow citizens.
