WILDLIGHT, FL / ACCESSWIRE / December 12, 2024 / Rayonier (NYSE:), a leading timberland real estate investment trust, is pleased to announce the award of $144,125 in grants to 46 local organizations serving Nassau County and North Florida.
This year’s grants, distributed through the Rayonier Community Fund, will support a diverse range of impactful programs, including those focused on education, environmental conservation, cultural enrichment, civic engagement, and health and human services.
“Rayonier is committed to strengthening the communities where we live and work,” said Rayonier Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer April Tice. “These organizations are the backbone of Nassau County, providing vital services and enriching the lives of our residents. We are proud to partner with them to support their invaluable work.”
To celebrate the honorees, Rayonier hosted its annual awards breakfast at the FSCJ Betty P. Cook Nassau Center, bringing together grant recipients and local leaders, including County Commissioner Hupp Huppmann, District 2, and County Commissioner Klynt Farmer, District. 5. Also in attendance were Property Appraiser-Elect Kevin Lilly, Nassau County School Board member Gail Cook, Sheriff Bill Leeper and the Honorable Judge Jenny Higginbotham, in the Fourth Judicial Circuit.
“Our community’s commitment allows us to further our mission, providing critical support and mentorship to underserved children in Nassau County,” noted Robin Lentz, Executive Director of Take Stock in Children. “This grant from the Rayonier Community Fund will be instrumental in providing four-year university scholarships, opening doors to higher education for those who need it most.”
The following organizations received support through the Rayonier Community Fund this year:
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Amelia Island Book Festival |
Nassau Education Foundation |
About Rayonier
Rayonier (NYSE:RYN) is a leading timberland real estate investment trust with assets located in some of the most productive softwood timber growing regions in the United States and New Zealand. We own or lease under long-term agreements approximately 2.7 million acres of timberlands. We are More than trees because we recognize that our 90+ years of success in the timberland industry comes from our people, an empowering culture and the courage to constantly challenge “the way it’s always been done.” Get to know us at www.rayonier.com.
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