EIGHTY FOUR, Penn. – The nation’s largest privately held building materials supplier and a woman-owned business, 84 Lumber celebrates Women’s History Month, International Women’s Day fall in March, and also Women in Construction Week by giving back to women in its communities throughout March.

The month-long celebration kicked off with the official launch of the second annual EmpowerHER Grant, part of 84 Lumber’s L.I.F.T. (Leading & Inspiring Females to Thrive) program with the Pittsburgh Penguins. The winning Pittsburgh-area, woman-owned business will receive a $25,000 grant, to be announced during the Penguins' "Her Hockey Day" game against the Detroit Red Wings on March 27. Fans will also have an opportunity to win discount tickets to the game.

84 Lumber is also working with Nemacolin this month to give back to frontline workers. The companies opened nominations to give away two getaways to Nemacolin resort for women serving as frontline workers. The getaways include a two-night stay for each winner and her guest, spa and resort gift cards. Nominations are currently being accepted through March 21, with winners announced via social media on March 28. For information contact [email protected] or message 84 Lumber on social media.

84 Lumber said it is also "launching other giveaways and social media campaigns throughout the month in an effort to empower and celebrate women." To learn more and to follow along this month, visit the company on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn.

Founded in 1956 and headquartered in Eighty Four, Pennsylvania, 84 Lumber Co. is the nation’s largest privately held supplier of building materials, manufactured components and industry-leading services for single- and multi-family residences and commercial buildings. The company operates more than 250 stores, component manufacturing plants, custom door shops, custom millwork shops and engineered wood product centers in over 30 states. A certified national women’s business enterprise owned by Maggie Hardy Knox, 84 Lumber was named by Forbes as one of America’s Largest Private Companies in 2018 and 2020, and one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2019.