BLAZE Magazine Special Edition 2006-2016 | Page 36

Leadership Through Community Making a Difference... By Donna Jackson Communications Manager I nternational Paper Foundation Grant Makes a Difference for Outdoor Women Unlimited The Foundation’s primary focus areas are environmental education and literacy programs for children. In November 2015, the International Paper Foundation and International Paper’s Prattville, Ala., Containerboard Mill awarded a $5,800 grant to Outdoor Women Unlimited (OWU). Through the Foundation, International Paper’s Prattville, Ala., Containerboard Mill is proud to partner with Outdoor Women Unlimited. International Paper has been a long time supporter of OWU, providing more than $36,000 in Foundation grant funds to the organization since 2008. OWU will use the grant to enhance and expand its conservation and educational programs for women across the River Region of Alabama, and foster additional state and national outreach opportunities. International Paper supports a variety of philanthropic activities through its International Paper Foundation. From its inception in 1962 and continuing today, the Foundation supports non-profit organizations within the communities where International Paper has operating facilities. 36 | | SPECIAL EDITION 2006-2016 Through donations and fundraising events, OWU has mainstreamed its unique program designed to educate women in outdoor life skills and conservation, while minimizing costs in order to encourage membership growth and participation for women of all ages. About Outdoor Women Unlimited Established in 2006, OWU is a qualified 501c3 organization dedicated to providing women and their families with the education and the excitement of outdoor experiences through teaching outdoor life skills, sharing the knowledge of our natural resources, building self esteem, strengthening character and promoting self-reliance in a safe and professional environment. Accept No Limits | outdoorwomenunlimited.org