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October 4, 2019
LP Building Solutions Major Supporter of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville for 2019 Jimmy & Rosalyn Carter Work Project
Nashville-based LP Building Solutions provides $100,000 donation, including high-performance LP products, and 40 volunteers in partnership with Habitat to build safe, affordable homes.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (October 4, 2019) – LP Building Solutions, a proven leader in innovative, high-performance building solutions, is donating $100,000 to support Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville for hosting the 2019 Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work project that will build 21 new homes in Nashville beginning next week.
The LP Foundation has made a $50,000 donation to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville and the company is donating another $50,000 in LP building products to help construct safe and affordable new homes in the north Nashville community of Park Preserve, a 42-acre Habitat-developed neighborhood that will serve 175 families when complete.
“At LP Building Solutions, providing safe and affordable housing are key priorities for our company and our employees,” LP CEO Brad Southern said. “We're pleased to team up with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville and the Carter Work Project to address the important need for affordable housing in Nashville.”
Southern will be one of 40 LP employees from the global company's Nashville headquarters volunteering at the build site Oct. 7-11. In addition, LP is matching employee contributions dollar-for-dollar to Habitat up to $1,000.
“Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville's mission to help the working men and women in our community purchase quality affordable homes and build more stability and independence for their lives and their families lives is only made possible by partnerships like LP Building Solutions,” said Danny Herron, president and CEO of Habitat of Greater Nashville. “We hope that the Carter Work Project will serve as a catalyst for more awareness and advocacy in our community for affordable housing solutions.”
LP products being donated for the Habitat build include LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding, LP® TechShield® Radiant Barrier Sheathing, LP® SolidStart® LVL and LP® TopNotch® Sub-Flooring and Wall Panels.
About Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville - Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville seeks to put God's love into action by bringing people together to build homes, communities and hope. Prior to becoming homeowners, Habitat future homeowners attend home education classes, work at the build site, and volunteer at Habitat's retail outlet, the ReStore. Since 1985, Habitat of Greater Nashville has built or recycled more than 865 homes locally. To request an application or to receive more information about Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville, call 615-254-HOME (4663) or visit www.habitatnashville.org/davidson.
About LP Building Solutions - As a leader in high-performance building solutions, Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP Building Solutions, NYSE: LPX) manufactures engineered wood building products that meet the demands of builders worldwide. Its extensive offerings include innovative and dependable building products and accessories, such as LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding, LP Structural Solutions portfolio (LP WeatherLogic® Air & Water Barrier, LP Legacy® Premium Sub-Flooring, LP® TechShield® Radiant Barrier, LP® FlameBlock® Fire-Rated Sheathing and more), oriented strand board (OSB), LP® TopNotch® Sub-Flooring, LP® Outdoor Building Solutions®, and LP Elements® Performance Fencing. In addition to product solutions, LP provides industry-leading service and warranties. Since its founding in 1972, LP has been Building a Better World™ by helping customers construct beautiful, durable homes. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, LP operates 26 plants across the U.S., Canada, Chile and Brazil. For more information, visit LPCorp.com.