From the earliest days, Joe Hardy believed that 84 Lumber needed to be involved in the communities where the company operated stores.  This ranged from cash donations to supplying materials free of charge for community based projects.  As the company began to grow and open more stores, Hardy came into new towns donating $840 to a local charity during each stores' grand opening celebration.

This practice, which continues today, is the basis of the 84 Lumber Building Hope initiative, and the belief that it's our responsibility to help those individuals and organizations most in need, or that can make the greatest positive impact.

In the past 50 years, 84 Lumber, through the philanthropy of Hardy and his daughter, 84 Lumber Company President Maggie Hardy Magerko, has donated tens of millions of dollars in cash and materials to local, regional, national, and international charities.  These have ranged from local community groups, to chapters of the American Red Cross and United Way, to the national efforts of Habitat for Humanity.

Since 2003, the 84 Lumber Classic has raised $4.3 million for local and regional charities, including $1.5 million during the 2005 tourament and $1.2 million for Hurricane Katrina Relief.  The contribution for Hurricane Katrina Relief was a combined effort during tournament week of generous donations from players, sponsors, spectators, and volunteers, matched dollar-for-dollar by 84 Lumber Company President, Maggie Hardy Magerko.

Advance Charity tickets to the 2006 84 Lumber Classic, September 11 - 17 at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, are now available from more than 80 local and regional charities. 

Charity tickets are now onsale until July 31, 2006, for $15.00 each or four tickets for $50.00.  In addition to granting admission to any of the four tournament rounds, charity tickets also provide admission to free concerts on Friday and Saturday evenings.

For more information on participating charities and the 2006 84 Lumber Classic, please visit www.84lumberclassic.com