At Lumber Traders, Inc.—the employee-owned parent company of Angeles Millwork & Lumber Co., Hartnagel Building Supply, and Angeles Rentals—our mission extends beyond providing building materials to contractors and DIYers across the North Olympic Peninsula. We believe in building stronger, more resilient communities, and our partnership with Habitat for Humanity exemplifies this commitment.
A Shared Vision for Community Growth
As an employee-owned company, our success is tied directly to the success of our community. Each of our team members is not just an employee; they’re an owner, invested in the growth of our business and the health of the neighborhoods we serve. This philosophy aligns beautifully with Habitat for Humanity’s mission of empowering families through affordable homeownership.
Habitat’s work addresses one of the most critical issues facing our region: access to safe, affordable housing. Stable housing lays the foundation for thriving families, which strengthens our local economy and creates opportunities for everyone. By working with Habitat, we’re not just providing donations or discounts on materials—we’re helping to build futures.
The Power of Partnership
Much like our employee ownership model, Habitat for Humanity relies on the power of collective effort. When volunteers, donors, and homeowners work together, incredible things happen. Similarly, our ESOP model thrives on collaboration and shared responsibility, ensuring that every decision we make is rooted in a long-term commitment to community well-being.
At Lumber Traders, we see parallels between how Habitat for Humanity brings people together to solve housing challenges and how our ESOP fosters teamwork to meet the needs of our customers and neighbors. Both approaches empower individuals to invest in something bigger than themselves, creating lasting, meaningful change.
Why We Believe in Habitat for Humanity
Supporting Habitat for Humanity is more than philanthropy for us—it’s an extension of our values. As a company that depends on the health of our local economy, we understand that affordable housing is not just a social issue; it’s an economic imperative. Housing stability enables individuals to contribute more effectively to their communities and helps create the thriving local economy we all want to see.
When we partner with Habitat for Humanity, we know we’re investing in a cycle of success. Homes built today become the foundation for families to flourish tomorrow. In turn, those families contribute to the community’s growth, strengthening the very fabric of the region we call home.
Looking Forward
As we continue to work with Habitat for Humanity, we’re reminded that every project, every partnership, and every small act of kindness builds toward something greater. We’re proud to provide the materials that help build homes, but we’re even prouder to be part of a movement that builds hope.
To learn more about our commitment to community and employee ownership, visit our website. We invite you to join us in supporting Habitat for Humanity and the vision of a stronger, more inclusive North Olympic Peninsula.
Together, we’re building a better future—one home, one family, and one community at a time.
