LP Building Solutions and LP Foundation Donate Over $1.3 Million in 2024 to Support Nonprofits, Schools, and Communities
17 December 2024 - 1:00AM
Business Wire
Year in giving reflects continued commitment to
housing initiatives, environmental stewardship, and workforce
development
LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of
high-performance building products, announced contributions
exceeding $1.3 million in 2024 through the LP Foundation and other
corporate giving initiatives. This marks the fifth consecutive year
of increased contributions and the fourth straight year surpassing
$500,000 in annual donations. These funds have supported over 100
nonprofits and public schools.
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Year in giving reflects LP's continued
commitment to housing initiatives, environmental stewardship, and
workforce development. (Photo: Business Wire)
The LP Foundation, an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit entity
fully funded by LP, has been Building a Better World™ since 1973.
Today, it operates five philanthropic programs: Community Grants,
Disaster Relief, Team Member Giving Matches, Team Member Nonprofit
Board Service Grants, and a partnership with the Gary Sinise
Foundation.
“Our mission is to strengthen communities, protect our
environment, and foster the next generation of talent,” said LP
Foundation President Breeanna Straessle. “We’re proud to see how
our contributions continue to create a lasting impact across the
U.S. and Canada.”
Strengthening Communities Through Strategic Giving The LP
Foundation prioritizes three areas aligned with LP’s mission and
values:
- Affordable Housing: Supporting home-building initiatives
in LP operational areas
- Environmental Stewardship: Protecting ecosystems and
supporting resilient, biodiverse forests
- Future Workforce Development: Attracting diverse talent
in manufacturing, forestry, and construction trades
In 2024, the Foundation awarded nearly $500,000 in community
grants to dozens of nonprofits, including Dickinson Trail Network
in Michigan to expand non-motorized trails and Goodwill Industries
of Middle Tennessee’s Skilled Trades Training program. Other
examples include grants to Cheekwood Estate & Gardens in
Nashville for reforestation after severe weather events and Cameron
Lake Outdoor Education Centre in British Columbia, which provides
environmental education to public school students.
"With more than 2,300 trees, Cheekwood Estate & Gardens is
an accredited arboretum that celebrates the diversity of Middle
Tennessee’s native tree canopy and serves the community as an
outdoor classroom, as well as a place for respite for people and
wildlife,” said Cheekwood Vice President of Gardens and Facilities
Peter Grimaldi. “On behalf of Cheekwood, we are eternally grateful
for the LP Foundation’s generous support with funding to plant
trees in our arboretum, which helps us replace the trees lost to
extreme weather between 2021 and 2023. LP’s investment is
invaluable to our ongoing mission to replant, restore, and renew
our diverse tree collection.”
Expanding National Partnerships LP deepened its
partnership with the Gary Sinise Foundation in 2024, donating LP®
SmartSide® Trim & Siding for specially adapted homes for
wounded veterans. Last month, LP helped build a home for retired
U.S. Army Sergeant Joshua Hargis in honor of Veterans Day.
“LP’s generosity enables us to further amplify our support of
our nation’s incredible heroes and their families,” said Gary
Sinise Foundation Executive Director Donna Mercier. “On behalf of
our founder Gary Sinise, we are so grateful for their unwavering
support of our mission.”
Disaster Relief and Community Resilience Following
Hurricane Helene’s devastation in the Southeast U.S., LP provided
critical support to impacted areas in North Carolina and Tennessee,
including donations to humanitarian relief efforts, over 6,000
bottles of water, and OSB for rebuilding projects.
“Our community faced catastrophic flooding, and LP’s swift
response made a tangible difference,” said LP Roaring River HR
Manager Constance Fine.
Fostering Workforce Development LP is dedicated to
building a more inclusive and skilled workforce, supporting
initiatives like the Manufacturing Institute’s Women MAKE America
and Heroes MAKE America programs, the Forest Workforce Training
Institute, and the Building Talent Foundation, which connects young
people and underrepresented groups to opportunities in construction
trades.
Additional support was provided to organizations such as the
National Association of Black Accountants, fostering diversity in
finance and accounting, and other nonprofits that advance inclusion
and career development in the manufacturing and forestry
industries.
Learn more about LP’s philanthropic programs at LPCorp.com.
About LP Building Solutions: As a leader in
high-performance building solutions, Louisiana-Pacific Corporation
(LP Building Solutions, NYSE: LPX) manufactures engineered wood
products that meet the demands of builders, remodelers and
homeowners worldwide. LP’s extensive portfolio of innovative and
dependable products includes Siding Solutions (LP® SmartSide® Trim
& Siding, LP® SmartSide® ExpertFinish® Trim & Siding, LP
BuilderSeries® Lap Siding and LP® Outdoor Building Solutions®), LP
Structural Solutions (LP® TechShield® Radiant Barrier, LP
WeatherLogic® Air & Water Barrier, LP Legacy® Premium
Sub-Flooring, LP® FlameBlock® Fire-Rated Sheathing, LP NovaCore®
Thermal Insulated Sheathing and LP® TopNotch® 350 Durable
Sub-Flooring) and oriented strand board (OSB). In addition to
product solutions, LP provides industry-leading customer service
and warranties. Since its founding in 1972, LP has been Building a
Better World™ by helping customers construct beautiful, durable
homes while shareholders build lasting value. Headquartered in
Nashville, Tennessee, LP operates 22 plants across the U.S.,
Canada, Chile and Brazil. For more information, visit
LPCorp.com.
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