- link Copy Url - [ Share on twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Weyerhaeuser honored for employees’ volunteer efforts https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/40606?absolute=1&via=3blnews "link to 3 B L Media's Twitter") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/40606?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/40606?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=Weyerhaeuser honored for employees’ volunteer efforts&body=ESG News from Weyerhaeuser https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/40606?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Social Impact & Volunteering](/CSR-News/social-impact-volunteering) # Weyerhaeuser honored for employees’ volunteer efforts ##### 2013 Corporations for Communities award Oct 16, 2013 5:00 PM ET Campaign: [Weyerhaeuser's Awards and Recognition](/news/campaign/weyerhaeusers-awards-and-recognition) ![](https://3blaws.s3.amazonaws.com/styles/carousel_2x/s3/images/diaper%2520drive%2520PHOTO.jpg) The state of Washington’s secretary of state says [Weyerhaeuser](http://www.weyerhaeuser.com/Sustainability/People/Communities/CommunityInvestment/DiaperDrive) has shown a strong sense of giving back to the community and making a difference. Secretary of State Kim Wyman named Weyerhaeuser one of five to receive the 2013 Corporations for Communities award, Washington’s most prestigious honor for civic excellence. In Wyman’s announcement, Weyerhaeuser was cited for employee-directed giving and volunteer contributions to affordable housing, education and youth development, environmental stewardship, and human services. Weyerhaeuser’s signature “[Operation Diaper Drive](http://www.weyerhaeuser.com/Sustainability/People/Communities/CommunityInvestment/DiaperDrive)” and its partnership with World Vision were highlighted. “The state says our company and employees’ contributions have significantly enhanced the quality of life in our communities,” says Karen Veitenhans, manager of the Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund. “Regardless of where we’re located, we can take pride in this recognition. Personally for me, it feels great to be included among the most giving of companies.” Corporations for Communities is a program of the National Association of Secretaries of State. It recognizes civic engagement, voter education efforts and government service in addition to a commitment to giving.​ Learn more about Weyerhaeuser’s commitment to community involvement in its [**online sustainability report**](http://bit.ly/1hotCNo). [![](/sites/default/files/Clients/HORZ-C.jpg)](/profiles/weyerhaeuser) ### More from Weyerhaeuser ###### [How Business Can Weather the Storm](/news/how-business-can-weather-storm) Dec 30, 2013 9:10 AM ET ###### [Weyerhaeuser Donation Supports Birds at Carolina Raptor Center](/news/weyerhaeuser-donation-supports-birds-carolina-raptor-center) Dec 12, 2013 9:30 AM ET ###### [Weyerhaeuser is one of The Civic 50](/news/weyerhaeuser-one-civic-50) Dec 6, 2013 9:15 AM ET ###### [Science and Sustainability](/news/science-and-sustainability) Nov 18, 2013 8:40 AM ET ###### [Building Business Resilience to Climate Change](/news/building-business-resilience-climate-change) Nov 13, 2013 11:20 AM ET ###### [Weyerhaeuser Recognizes Two Outstanding Employees For Volunteer Environmental Stewardship](/news/weyerhaeuser-recognizes-two-outstanding-employees-volunteer-environmental-stewardship) Nov 11, 2013 8:30 AM ET ###### [Weyerhaeuser Joins International Voices in Support of Forest Certification](/news/weyerhaeuser-joins-international-voices-support-forest-certification) Nov 5, 2013 8:15 PM ET ###### [Weyerhaeuser Employee Earns Company Recognition for Dedication to Haiti Homebuilding ](/news/weyerhaeuser-employee-earns-company-recognition-dedication-haiti-homebuilding) Nov 4, 2013 8:30 AM ET