Giving Back in 2025: How Ashby Lumber Community Support Builds a Stronger Bay Area

When you shop at Ashby Lumber, you’re not just picking up supplies for your next home improvement project — you’re investing in your community.

As a family-owned Bay Area business for over 50 years, Ashby Lumber has always believed in giving back to the neighborhoods we serve. In 2025, that commitment is stronger than ever. No matter if you are building a deck, upgrading windows, or remodeling your kitchen, your support helps local programs. These programs make a real difference.

Here’s a closer look at how Ashby — with help from customers like you — is building more than just homes in 2025.

1. Supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Through Making Strides

One of the most important events Ashby took part in this year was the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer campaign. This event was organized by the American Cancer Society in the Bay Area.

Team Ashby, along with our customers, vendors, and employees, raised over $25,000. This money will support breast cancer research, patient care, and community programs. Whether you donated, walked alongside us, or simply helped spread the word, your support helped us reach and surpass our goal.

We know many of our customers and their families have been touched by breast cancer. We are proud to stand together and support this cause in the East Bay community.

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2. Inspiring the Next Generation Through Girls Garage

Ashby is proud to support Girls Garage, a nonprofit based in Berkeley that offers hands-on building programs to girls and gender-expansive youth.

Girls Garage helps young people gain confidence and skills in building, architecture, and design. They do this through workshops, design/build camps, and after-school programs. All activities take place in a safe and supportive environment.

In 2025, Ashby donated building materials, tools, and financial support to help keep these programs strong. When you shop at Ashby, you’re helping provide access to tools, mentors, and opportunities that shape the future of our communities.

We’re not just investing in projects — we’re investing in the people who will build the next generation of them.

3. Events That Bring People Together (and Give Back)

Ashby isn’t just a place to grab lumber or nails — it’s a community hub. In 2025, we hosted events that brought customers, neighbors, and friends together to have fun and raise funds for great causes.

Our Berkeley Cornhole Tournament was a huge hit again this year, raising more than $5,000 for local youth programs while serving up food, prizes, and community spirit.

And every summer Wednesday, our customer appreciation BBQs at both the Berkeley and Concord lumber store locations give us the chance to say thank you — and to continue collecting donations for nonprofits doing great work in our backyard.

Your presence and participation make these events meaningful.

4. Ashby Employees Who Show Up for the Community

At Ashby, we believe in leading by example. That’s why we encourage our staff to volunteer their time with local community support organizations — and we give them the space to do it during the workday.

As a family-owned lumberyard, our team believes in giving back, just like you do, from neighborhood cleanups to helping out at school fundraisers and local builds.

Our dedication to GREAT customer service — Greet, Relate, Empathize, Ask, Thank — goes beyond our sales counters and lumber yards. It’s a mindset we bring to every customer interaction and every community effort.

5. How Your Home Projects Help Power Local Change

Whether you’re tackling a weekend DIY project or planning a full home renovation, every purchase at Ashby does more than improve your space — it helps strengthen the Bay Area.

Here’s how your support helps:

  • It funds programs like Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
  • It provides resources to educational nonprofits like Girls Garage
  • It supports Ashby’s volunteer initiatives across the East Bay
  • It helps create free community events for families and neighbors
  • It keeps our business locally owned, locally staffed, and focused on doing what’s right

Thank You for Helping Ashby Give Back in 2025

At Ashby Lumber, we believe a good business builds more than buildings — it builds trust, community, and connection. We’re grateful to have customers like you who make our Ashby Lumber community support mission possible.

Ready to start your next project? Visit us at www.ashbylumber.com, or stop by our Berkeley or Concord locations. Our team is here to help — and when you shop with Ashby, you’re helping build something better for everyone.