Celebrating its 50th year, the LP Foundation
supported over 80 nonprofits and public schools
NASHVILLE, Tenn.,
Dec. 27,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LP Building Solutions (LP), a
leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, proudly
announces more than $875,000 in
monetary and product donations in 2023 through the LP Foundation
and other corporate giving initiatives.
Celebrating its 50th year, the LP Foundation supported over 80
nonprofit organizations and public schools. LP Foundation President
Breeanna Straessle said, "The LP
Foundation embodies LP's purpose of Building a Better World™ by
enriching communities. This year, nearly a million dollars in
monetary and in-kind product donations as well as countless
volunteer hours were dedicated to initiatives supporting the
communities that LP calls home."
LP prioritizes giving in four areas aligned with its mission and
values:
- Building high-quality, affordable homes, with a focus on
supporting wounded veterans.
- Protecting the environment and promoting healthy forests.
- Enhancing public STEM education to inspire the next generation
of manufacturers.
- Working with organizations to build diverse talent and
promote inclusivity.
The LP Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, runs five
philanthropic programs: Community Grants, Disaster Relief, Team
Member Nonprofit Board Sponsorships, Team Member Giving Matches,
and its Gary Sinise Foundation partnership.
This year, the LP Foundation awarded a community grant to the
Urban League of Middle Tennessee's Real Estate Developers Academy,
which supports persons of color in the housing industry. The grant
will aid the design and implementation of a think tank for open
conversations on the affordable housing shortage in the
Nashville, Tennessee area.
"A leader in the construction and building solutions industry,
LP is recognized for its commitment to and support of our local
community," said the Urban League of Middle Tennessee (ULMT)
President and CEO Clifton Harris.
"LP's generous investment in support of ULMT's Real Estate
Developers Academy is making a significant impact as we work
collaboratively in seeking solutions to our community's affordable
housing needs. LP's purpose of 'Building a Better World' closely
aligns with our goal of 'Building Better Lives by Empowering
Communities and Changing Lives,' and we are excited to have this
opportunity to work with the LP team now and well into the
future."
In the second year of partnership with the Gary Sinise
Foundation, LP and the LP Foundation helped welcome four severely
wounded heroes and their families to specially adapted,
mortgage-free smart technology homes. For Veterans Day, LP and the
Gary Sinise Foundation arranged an on-field salute to retired U.S.
Army Sergeant Josh Hargis, honored
as Hero of the Day at the Tennessee Titans Salute to Service game.
The Hargis family's future home will be completed in 2024 with
support from LP and LP Foundation.
"On behalf of our founder Gary
Sinise, we are so grateful for our partnership with the LP
Foundation and for their commitment to honor our nation's veterans,
first responders, heroes, and defenders," said Gary Sinise
Foundation Senior Vice President of Programs Jim Ravella. "Their generous support allows us
to reach even more of our nation's most severely wounded heroes and
their families who have sacrificed so much by building specially
adapted smart homes that help our remarkable heroes regain their
freedom and independence."
The LP Foundation also continued its long-standing partnerships
with Habitat for Humanity, Rebuilding Together, and the Hard
Bargain Association (HBA) in 2023. The LP Foundation's donation to
the HBA will go toward Bousquet
Place, a nearly 40-home community providing affordable
housing for those in financial need, focusing on city civil
servants.
Many LP team members are active in their local communities,
volunteering to support community needs. The LP Foundation
supported this work through its Nonprofit Board Sponsorships and
Giving Match Programs. Since 2013, LP team members have contributed
more than half a million dollars, matched dollar for dollar by the
LP Foundation.
In 2023, LP and the LP Foundation provided support for disaster
relief following wildfires in British
Columbia (near LP Dawson Creek), tornadoes in Nashville, Tennessee (near LP Nashville) and
Selma, Alabama (near LP Clarke
County), as well as the Covenant School shooting in Nashville, Tennessee.
"We are extraordinarily grateful for the support of LP Building
Solutions," said American Red Cross Tennessee Region CEO
Joel Sullivan. "It is through the
generosity of our donors like LP that the Red Cross can provide
both immediate and long-term relief to families impacted by
disasters."
Additional grants went to nonprofits and public schools,
including Harpeth Conservancy, Tennessee Environmental Council, the
Boys & Girls Club of Southwest
Alabama, and more.
Since it was established in 1973, the LP Foundation has donated
over $22 million to nonprofits
and K–12 public schools in communities where LP operates.
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 23 plants
across the U.S., Canada,
Chile and Brazil. For more information, visit
LPCorp.com.
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