Investing in our Communities: Clearwater Paper Charitable Giving Program

Guided by our core values and commitment to everyday responsibility, Clearwater Paper is actively involved in the communities in which we operate. Our people make up the communities in which they work and live and are therefore best positioned to identify needs and opportunities for giving back. That is why employee-driven charitable contribution committees facilitate employee volunteering and philanthropy. Our people take the lead in making a positive impact, which helps foster a sense of ownership and engagement.

Our contributions play an important role in enhancing the lives of our employees, their families, and enriching the overall quality of life for everyone in our plant communities. To achieve this commitment, we support a wide range of organizations and programs that have broader community impact. Our priority is to support organizations that provide a measurable impact in one or more of our focus areas which include social services, environmental stewardship, education, and the arts.

Highlights of this work and other community outreach include:

• Engaging in partnership campaigns with local nonprofits as well as food banks and shelters where our employees live and work.
• Donating to local environmental initiatives such as the Trail Organization of Arkansas, which has built out the Lakewoods Trail mountain biking, hiking and birding trail in Monticello, Arkansas.
• Supporting arts organizations such as the Lewiston Civic Theater and Spokane Symphony to ensure local communities continue to have access to cultural activities that enrich their lives.
• Conducting mill tours for business organizations, public officials and student groups at most facilities, organizing papermaking workshops for students, and teaching mock interviews and resume preparation.