Hampton Lumber is proud to announce a $50,000 donation to the Mossyrock School District, providing essential funding to replace and repair aging musical instruments for students. This investment will help reinvigorate the district’s music program, including the recently reinstated pep band, which had been on hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, turnover, and other challenges. Interest in the program has been significant, with 100 fifth- and sixth-grade students participating in the renewed band program last year. Unfortunately, as students filled up band classes, it became clear that most of the school’s instruments were well past their prime.
The funds provided by Hampton will be used to repair and replace a variety of musical instruments, ensuring students have access to high-quality equipment that supports their passion for music and fosters their growth as musicians. Hampton Lumber’s support comes at a pivotal time as Mossyrock School District works to revitalize its music program.
“We’re thrilled to support Mossyrock’s music program and help provide students with the tools they need to develop their musical talents,” said Kristin Rasmussen, Director of Public Affairs and Communications for Hampton Lumber. “Music education is an invaluable part of a well-rounded education, and we’re happy to play a role in making these opportunities accessible to students in the community.”
“We are immeasurably grateful for the generous support Hampton Lumber has shown our music program,” said Mossyrock music teacher, Dylan Patrick. “Their contribution will ensure that hundreds of Mossyrock students will have quality instruments to play in our community and beyond for years to come.”
The pep band has historically played an integral role in supporting school events and energizing both students and the community at large. “They say it takes a village, and Hampton Lumber has proven to be an integral part of our village,” Patrick added.
This gift builds on Hampton Lumber’s long-standing commitment to supporting the communities where its employees live and work. In addition to advancing access to the arts, the company is involved in various initiatives across the Pacific Northwest that enhance educational opportunities and support affordable housing, food security, and rural healthcare systems.
For more information about Hampton Lumber and its community partnerships, visit www.hamptonlumber.com/community-impact.
About Hampton Lumber
Hampton Lumber is a fourth-generation, family-owned company headquartered in Portland, Oregon. With over 80 years in the sawmill business, Hampton operates sawmills in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia and markets wood products worldwide. Hampton also manages a wholesale and lumber export division and numerous reload and remanufacturing facilities throughout the U.S. All of Hampton’s forestlands are certified by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), an independent, nonprofit organization that promotes sustainable forest management. SFI-certified forests play an important role in water conservation, wildlife habitat, and climate solutions.
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