STAMFORD, Conn., April 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With $250,000 in funding from The Dwelling Depot Basis, Maintain America Lovely® is increasing its RETREET® program to assist communities recuperate after hurricanes, tornadoes, fires and different catastrophic occasions. The funding will assist the planting of greater than 1,000 timber throughout 4 states: Louisiana, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Texas.
“When disaster strikes, the initial focus is on rebuilding homes and infrastructure, while trees—which play a vital role in the health and well-being of our communities—are often overlooked,” mentioned Kanika Greenlee, Senior Vice President of Affiliate Community for Maintain America Lovely. “With The Home Depot Foundation grant, Keep America Beautiful was able to restore natural beauty to neighborhoods affected by these extreme weather and climate events.”
A number of communities taking part within the RETREET program, supported by this grant, had been hit through the nation’s third-costliest yr for pure disasters (2022). In line with the Nationwide Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, these occasions induced an estimated $182 billion in damages.
“Our tree canopy faced significant challenges from major weather events, including Hurricane Harvey and two powerful winter storms,” mentioned Mayor Emil Garza of Cuero, Texas. “Through the RETREET program, we are replanting our urban forest and strengthening the Cuero community.”
RETREET is a post-disaster tree-planting program that has restored greater than 8,000 timber for 1000’s of households recovering from pure disasters in communities throughout North America over the previous decade.
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The Dwelling Depot Basis is a longtime sponsor of the RETREET initiative and performs an energetic function in replanting timber throughout the U.S. The inspiration has contributed greater than $170,000 to revive 3,000 timber since 2015.
To study extra about RETREET, or to donate to assist restore hope in communities devastated by pure disasters, click on right here.
About Maintain America Lovely:
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Maintain America Lovely®, the nation’s main group enchancment nonprofit group, evokes and educates individuals to take motion day-after-day to enhance and beautify their group setting. Established in 1953, Maintain America Lovely® strives to finish littering, enhance recycling, and beautify America’s communities. Be a part of us on Fb, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Donate and take motion at kab.org.
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