Domtar and Vendors Partner for Classroom Central
Second annual charity golf event raises funds for students in need in the Carolinas
Fort Mill, S.C. November 28 2012 /3BL Media/ – Domtar Corporation (NYSE: UFS) (TSX: UFS) announced today that the final fundraising tally for the company’s second annual Vendor Partnership Meeting and Charity Golf Event is $151,079. This year’s event benefited Classroom Central, a non-profit organization that provides students with school supplies they need to succeed in the classroom. Functioning as a Free Store for teachers, Classroom Central is an invaluable resource for over 200 high-poverty schools in six school districts in North and South Carolina.
“Hitting the links and partnering with our vendors to show our support for Classroom Central’s important work was a delight,” noted Domtar President and CEO John D. Williams. “Raising funds for deserving organizations in the Carolinas is a tangible, meaningful way to give back to the community where we live and work.”
The charity golf event was held on October 19th at the Ballantyne Golf Club in Charlotte, North Carolina, and was kicked off the previous evening with a reception that included a business update from Domtar`s John Williams along with inspiring words from Jill Scott, Executive Director of Classroom Central.
In total, the 32 vendor teams raised almost $100,000 which Domtar then topped up for the grand total of $151,079 that will be donated to Classroom Central to help them distribute much-needed school supplies to 9,000 educators.
About Domtar
Domtar Corporation (NYSE: UFS) (TSX: UFS) designs, manufactures, markets and distributes a wide variety of fiber-based products including communication papers, specialty and packaging papers and adult incontinence products. The foundation of its business is a network of world class wood fiber converting assets that produce papergrade, fluff and specialty pulps. The majority of its pulp production is consumed internally to manufacture paper and consumer products. Domtar is the largest integrated marketer of uncoated freesheet paper in North America with recognized brands such as Cougar®, Lynx® Opaque Ultra, Husky® Opaque Offset, First Choice® and Domtar EarthChoice®. Domtar is also a leading marketer and producer of a complete line of incontinence care products marketed primarily under the Attends® brand name. Domtar owns and operates Ariva®, an extensive network of strategically located paper and printing supplies distribution facilities. In 2011, Domtar had sales of US$5.6 billion from nearly 50 countries. The Company employs approximately 9,300 people. To learn more, visit www.domtar.com.
About Classroom Central
Classroom Central equips students living in poverty to effectively learn by collecting and distributing free school supplies. Functioning as a Free Store for teachers, Classroom Central serves as an invaluable resource for area students and classrooms. Classroom Central serves high-poverty schools in six school districts: Charlotte-Mecklenburg, Gaston, Iredell-Statesville, Union, Kannapolis & Lancaster. Teachers and other school personnel in qualifying schools “shop” for free school supplies throughout the academic year. All materials distributed are used to create inviting learning environments and to support student’s academic and personal growth. For more information, visit www.classroomcentral.org.
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