Weyerhaeuser Continues THRIVE Program

Weyerhaeuser has announced a commitment to invest $1 million in Raymond, Wash., through the company’s THRIVE program, which was launched in 2023 to provide targeted assistance to five of its rural operating communities. Through the program, Weyerhaeuser will make the investment over the next several years with significant input from elected officials, employees, nonprofits, local business leaders and other community partners.

“Supporting our rural operating communities is fundamental to our long-term success at Weyerhaeuser,” says Devin Stockfish, president and CEO. “We’re excited to grow our positive impact in Raymond through the THRIVE program and help ensure all our communities remain great places to live, work and do business for decades to come.”

Located in Pacific County about two hours southwest of Weyerhaeuser’s Seattle headquarters, Raymond is the second community chosen for a THRIVE investment. Weyerhaeuser has owned timberland in Pacific County for more than 100 years and has operated a lumber mill in Raymond since the early 1930s. The company currently employs more than 300 people in the community and surrounding Willapa Hills region.

Zwolle, La. and the northwest Louisiana region was named the first THRIVE community last November. The three remaining THRIVE communities will be announced as they are selected, starting next year.

Selected communities represent areas where Weyerhaeuser has a significant presence and a history of employee and leadership engagement; where there are opportunities to take advantage of external resources, such as federal or state infrastructure grants, to strengthen advocacy efforts; and where Weyerhaeuser can partner with other employers, nonprofits and community leaders to amplify efforts and impact on the ground.