Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville

High-performance building product manufacturer LP Building Solutions has contributed more than $1.3 million through the LP Foundation and other corporate giving initiatives this year.

Marking 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.

“Our mission is to strengthen communities, protect our environment, and foster the next generation of talent,” says 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.”

The LP Foundation, an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit entity fully funded by LP since 1973, 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.

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.

LP deepened its partnership with the Gary Sinise Foundation in 2024, donating LP SmartSide Trim & Siding for specially adapted homes for wounded veterans. In November, 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,” says 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.”

Following Hurricane Helene’s devastation in the Southeast United States, 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,” says LP Roaring River HR manager Constance Fine.

The foundation also gave 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,” says 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.”

Dedicated to building a more inclusive and skilled workforce, LP supports 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.

Additionally, LP provided support 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.