The Homer Fund Talking Points § The Homer Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides financial assistance to associates facing an unforeseen financial hardship. § Founded in 1999 by our Co-Founders Bernie Marcus, Arthur Blank and Ken Langone, The Homer Fund has awarded more than $214 million to more than 157,000 Home Depot families needing support with basic living expenses. § In 2020, The Homer Fund gave nearly $16.5 million to more than 7,700 associates, including $1.6 million to assist families affected by natural disasters and more than $2 million to support associates impacted by COVID-19. § Every dollar an associate donates to The Homer Fund goes right back to an associate in need through the Direct Grant and Matching Grant programs. § The Home Depot Foundation annually matches associate donations to the Fund between $25 and $1,000, up to $3 million. § Learn more at THDHomerFund.org or on Twitter @HomerFund. NOTE: The Homer Fund has its own fonts and logo. Please refer to page 27 for more details. 20