September 19, 2025 – San Dimas, CA — Today, Lowe’s red vest associates from Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside counties rolled up their sleeves alongside the San Dimas Mountain Rescue Team (SDMRT), giving the team’s longtime station a much-needed refresh.
For 70 years, SDMRT’s all-volunteer members have answered calls 24/7, 365 days a year—rescuing hikers, climbers, and community members in the rugged San Gabriel Mountains. From snow and ice rescues to swift water responses, the team has been there when seconds matter. Most recently, SDMRT was the first rescue team on scene at the Eaton Fire in Altadena, one of two devastating fires earlier this year.
Thanks to the Lowe’s Hometowns grant, SDMRT’s station—its home base for missions, training, and community education—will be transformed. Volunteers will help update the worn-out kitchen and flooring, creating a space that can host more public learning events, fundraisers, and community gatherings. Whether it’s sharing a hot cup of coffee after a callout or teaching neighbors the Ten Essentials of Hiking, this project ensures the station remains a welcoming hub for years to come.
“Having a reliable, refreshed space means more than just new floors and cabinets—it means we can keep showing up strong for our community,” said SDMRT Reserve Captain Adrienne Brod. “We’re grateful to Lowe’s and to every volunteer who picked up a hammer, brush, or drill to make this possible.”
Earlier this year, Lowe’s announced its promise to deliver 10 million square feet of impact, measuring the immeasurable difference made when Lowe’s shows up to help. As part of this effort, Lowe’s Hometowns is committing $100 million over five years to renovate and rebuild 100 community-nominated spaces each year that serve as the heartbeats of hometowns across the country.
Visit Lowes.com/Hometowns and follow #HowLowesHelps on social media to watch the impact unfold nationwide.
MEDIA CONTACT:
SDMRT: Lois Grossman, [email protected], 909-518-3752
Lowe’s: [email protected]
About San Dimas Mountain Rescue Team
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San Dimas Mountain Rescue Team (SDMRT) is one of eight all-volunteer mountain rescue teams in Los Angeles County, operating under the Sheriff’s Department. Since its founding in 1955, SDMRT has responded to thousands of missions, including search and rescue operations, natural disasters, and mutual aid across California. Team members are highly trained in mountaineering, technical rope rescue, swift water, and emergency medicine, and dedicate countless hours each year to serving both their community and those who venture into the San Gabriel Mountains. To join the team, or to learn more visit
www.sdmrt.com.
About Lowe’s
Lowe’s is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2024 sales of more than $83 billion, Lowe’s operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts, and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit
Lowes.com.
