Hampton Lumber has made a $45,000 donation to the Darrington Community Center to support critical upgrades and ensure the facility remains a safe and accessible hub for local residents.
Built in 1954, the Darrington Community Center serves as the heart of town activities, hosting everything from weddings and memorial services to Sunday gatherings and emergency shelter operations. Managed by an all-volunteer board, the Center relies on rental income, small donations, and fundraising events to cover operating costs.
“We’re happy to be able to support the Darrington Community Center and the volunteers who keep it running,” said Kristin Rasmussen, Hampton’s Director of Public Affairs and Communications. “This facility plays a vital role in the life of the town and in emergency preparedness for the Stillaguamish Valley.”
The funding will help the Center complete several high-priority upgrades, improving safety and reliability for the many residents who rely on the space for both everyday and emergency use.
Hampton has operated the sawmill in Darrington since 2002.
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 all over the world. Hampton also manages a wholesale and lumber export division and numerous reload, remanufacturing and advanced wood manufacturing facilities throughout the U.S. through affiliates, Idaho Timber and RedBuilt. All of Hampton’s forestlands are certified by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), an independent, non-profit 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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