HLC Donation to Victims, Families of Lewiston Tragedy.pdf
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Hammond Lumber Company to Donate $100,000 in Support of Victims and Families of
the Lewiston Tragedy
BELGRADE, Maine – In the wake of the recent tragedy that struck the community of Lewiston, Hammond
Lumber Company (Hammond) announces donations of $100,000 to support the victims and families affected by
the tragedy in Lewiston. As a longstanding member of the Lewiston-Auburn community, Hammond Lumber
Company is committed to providing immediate assistance and resources to help those in need during these
challenging times.
“On behalf of our company and employees, our hearts go out to the victims and their loved ones. The devastating
events in Lewiston have deeply touched our hearts, and we stand in unity with our close-knit Maine communities
during this difficult time. We hope that these donations will help alleviate some of the burdens faced as we
navigate going forward,” said Mike Hammond, president and CEO of Hammond Lumber Company.
Hammond recognizes the importance of rallying together as a community during times of hardship and is
committed to providing assistance in any way possible. Donations will be used to support multiple initiatives and
organizations aimed at helping the victims and their families in their recovery process. A donation in the amount of
$20,000 will go to supporting the Maine Community Foundation’s Lewiston-Auburn Area Response Fund, which
provides immediate and long-term aid to the victims, families, and communities impacted by the tragedy. A
$20,000 donation will be given to the United Way of Androscoggin County’s Community Fund which supports
community partners providing mental health services and other critical needs. An additional $20,000 donation will
be made to the LA Metro Chamber Foundation where donations will be collected and shared with organizations
responding to the greatest need and supporting EMS workers. Direct donations equaling $15,000, including all
proceeds from purchased Lewiston Strong apparel, will be provided to support the first annual Lewiston Strong
Memorial Benefit Softball Tournament taking place on Saturday, November 11 in Lewiston. There will be $25,000
in funding to be distributed toward the forthcoming needs of the community.
Hammond also wants to take the opportunity to express profound gratitude to all the medical providers and law
enforcement who have shown immense heroism and unwavering commitment to protecting and assisting others in
a time of need.
Hammond remains deeply committed to the Lewiston-Auburn communities and will continue to provide assistance
and support as we collectively work toward healing and recovery.
About Hammond Lumber Company
Hammond Lumber Company was founded in 1953 by Skip and Verna Hammond with a single sawmill in
Belgrade, Maine. Today, the fourth-generation, family-owned is one of the largest independent lumber and
building material retailers in the northeast with over 900 employees and 22 locations across Maine and New
Hampshire. Hammond Lumber Company carries a full line of building materials, millwork, kitchen, bath and
flooring products, and is a quality manufacturer of eastern white pine. Hammond has multiple Kitchen, Bath &
Flooring Design Centers and showrooms, Home Planning Design Centers, and millwork showrooms across the
State. Hammond is the 17th largest pro dealer and lumberyard in the nation by 2022 sales according to the LBM
Journal 100. The building material supply company has received numerous awards, including 2020 ProSales
Dealer of the Year, Best Places to Work in Maine in 2021, 2022, and 2023, Best Company to Work For in New
Hampshire in 2023, National Safety Council’s 2023 Occupational Excellence Achievement Award and 2023
Industry Leader Award, and NeLMA’s 2023 Outstanding Safety Performance Award. Learn more
at www.hammondlumber.com.
Media contact:
Sadie Hammond
Director of Organizational Development
Hammond Lumber Company
207-495-1122
shammond@hammondlumber.co