Company takes part in major holiday initiatives to make a difference for those in need
EIGHTY FOUR, Pa. (Dec. 12, 2017) – ‘Tis the season to make a difference, and 84 Lumber intends to do just that. The company, in tandem with several philanthropic initiatives throughout the region, is giving back to individuals, organizations and communities in need. Together with 96.1 KISS, Pittsburgh Magazine, WTAE, iHeartMedia and the Best of the Batch Foundation, 84 Lumber is participating in the following holiday initiatives this winter:
- Stuff-A-Bus with 96.1 KISS
- For the second year in a row, 84 Lumber partnered with 1 KISS for Stuff-A-Bus. Between Nov. 27 and Dec. 1, 84 Lumber helped drive awareness and facilitate donations to this annual program benefitting Toys for Tots. A total of 59 buses were stuffed with toys and other donations.
- Give Big Pittsburgh with Pittsburgh Magazine
- Together with Pittsburgh Magazine, 84 Lumber helped raise more than $1 million for various organizations throughout the Pittsburgh region.
- Polar Bear Jump with WTAE
- 84 Lumber is supporting WTAE’s annual Polar Bear Jump with a $2,500 t-shirt sponsorship. The proceeds will benefit Project Bundle-Up.
- Winter Warm Up with iHeartMedia and 3WS
- Hosted in January, and with proceeds going to the Dollar Energy Fund, 84 Lumber is partnering with iHeartMedia to build visibility of Winter Warm Up.
- Best of the Batch Foundation
- 84 Lumber donated $10,000 to the Best of the Batch Foundation, discovered and operated by professional football standout Charlie Batch. These funds will be used to purchase pots and pans for nearly 130 local families.
“It’s been an incredible year for 84 Lumber, and we wanted to reflect our gratitude by giving back,” said 84 Lumber’s Vice President of Marketing Amy Smiley. “We’re proud to support these organizations and wish everyone a happy and healthy holiday season.”
To learn more about 84 Lumber, visit their website.
About 84 Lumber
Founded in 1956, 84 Lumber Company is the nation’s leading privately held supplier of building materials, manufactured components and industry-leading services for single- and multi-family residences and commercial buildings. 84 Lumber operates more than 250 stores, component manufacturing plants, custom door shops, custom millwork shops and engineered wood product (EWP) centers in 30 states, representing the top 130 markets in the country. 84 Lumber also offers professional residential and commercial contractors turn-key installed services for a variety of products, including framing, insulation, siding, windows, roofing, decking and drywall. A certified women’s business enterprise owned by Maggie Hardy Magerko, 84 Lumber was named one of Forbes’ Best Midsize Employers in America in 2016 and 2017, and one of Forbes’ Largest Private Companies in America in 2016. For more information, visit www.84lumber.com.