Nunez Community College receives $1 million donation for skilled trade education

By: Piper Hutchinson

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: July 27, 2026

Words: 220

Last Updated: 6 days, 23 hours ago


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Nunez Community College in Chalmette has received a $1 million donation to enhance and increase its technical training programs, one of the largest gifts in the school’s history.

The Lowe’s Foundation, the private giving arm of the popular home improvement store, announced $8 million in gifts to 10 different community colleges Monday. At Nunez, the funds will be used to expand programs on its main campus and at a new temporary training site in …

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