“The true culture is taking care of your people,” says Kierra Blake, store manager in Pace, Florida. “It’s showing up, it’s being authentic, it’s listening and it’s taking the time to invest in them. And that’s really the most important thing that you can give someone else, is your time.”

The Home Depot is spreading the joy of holiday through Kids Workshops at military bases coast to coast. Kids Workshops launched in stores across the U.S. and Canada in 1997. For more than 25 years, these hands-on Kids Workshops have encouraged creativity, problem-solving, skill building and social interaction for the youngest DIYers.

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.

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. "They showed me care and compassion that was unbelievable,” says Maureen. “It wasn’t long before I realized that I had not only found a job, but I had found a home."

The paint department at The Home Depot is a dynamic place. It’s always changing and always busy. From improved paint formulations to evolving color palettes and even the cans themselves, a lot has happened in the last decade. No one knows this better than Chris Waits, Vice President of Merchandising for Paint. A 32-year veteran of The Home Depot, Chris first worked in the Paint Department in the…

The Home Depot Foundation’s nationwide week of service runs from Jan. 12 - 19, 2024. This is in partnership with Home Builders Institute (HBI), 100 Black Men of America, Construction Ready and other local and national nonprofits. The goal is to help drive sustainable change and social equity across communities and introduce high school students to high-earning career opportunities in the skilled…

The Lewis County Gospel Mission (LCGM) in Chehalis, Washington, is the only nonprofit organization in their area that allows homeless individuals to gather indoors and receive services. They also provide clothing, food, outdoor gear and more for the community. 

Ladies Who Launch (LWL) became a nonprofit in 2019 and is dedicated to elevating and empowering women and non-binary business owners and entrepreneurs. They support business owners by providing educational resources, funding, mentorship, networking and community. 

On average, American households waste nearly 10,000 gallons each year as a result of minor water leaks like dripping faucets and poorly sealed plumbing fixtures—that’s enough water to wash 300 loads of laundry.  

The Home Depot depends on technology associates. Whether they’re building innovative solutions to problems or laboring to expand business capabilities, their hard work is a big part of the company’s success.