January: Supporting First Responders and Fighting Hunger
LA Wildfires Firefighter Care Packages – January 16
In January, Simpson Strong-Tie employees came together to support the brave firefighters responding to the recent wildfires in Los Angeles. Understanding the challenges faced by these heroes, we assembled 220 care packages filled with requested items to support recently deployed strike teams. Additionally, we donated essential supplies, including work gloves, N95 masks and hand sanitizer, to aid in the critical cleanup efforts that follow.
This initiative was a true team effort, with our Stockton and Riverside branches collaborating seamlessly. After Stockton employees worked diligently to gather the items and prepare the packages, the supplies were sent to Riverside, where the team delivered the pallets to the LAFD Foundation for distribution to fire crews on the ground. It was an honor to support firefighters whose courage protects lives and communities every day.
Kids Against Hunger Meal Packaging – January 22
On January 22, the Stockton Branch held its second annual meal-packaging event in partnership with Kids Against Hunger. All employees came together in a hands-on effort to address food insecurity. Teams filled bags with carefully measured ingredients, weighed each package for accuracy, sealed them, and boxed them for delivery.
Through the combined efforts of both shifts, we successfully packaged 36,504 meals. These meals were picked up by Convoy of Hope and delivered to Los Angeles to support victims of the recent wildfires. Together, we demonstrated the power of collective action to help those facing difficult times.
March: Supporting Youth and Education
Mindful Littles Buddy Bench Build – March 19
In March, employees came together to support Mindful Littles’ mission of empowering youth to lead with compassion from the inside out. Volunteers participated in four build sessions and successfully constructed nine Buddy Benches onsite.
We also partnered with Lincoln High School’s Construction and Engineering program, where students built six additional benches. Thanks to a generous lumber donation from Golden State Lumber, a total of 15 benches were donated to six schools, along with 70 ladybug habitat boxes. This effort strengthened community partnerships while providing students with practical skills and lasting resources for local schools.
April: Building Homes and Empowering Women
Habitat for Humanity Women’s Leadership Build – April
In April, 16 Stockton employees volunteered in Hayward, California, to support the Habitat for Humanity Women’s Leadership Build. This day of service brought women together from across the region to help build safe, affordable housing for families in need.
Our team contributed hands-on labor, demonstrating skill, teamwork and heart while advancing Habitat’s mission of building strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter.
May: Bikes, Blood, and Big Impact
Big Bike Build – May 13
Simpson Strong-Tie hosted its second annual Big Bike Build, bringing together employees from Stockton and three regional warehouses in Kent, Washington; Denver, Colorado; and Salt Lake City, Utah. Teams worked across four sessions to assemble bicycles, each paired with a helmet and a pump to ensure safety and long-term usability.
This year, we increased our impact by assembling 360 bicycles. Of those, 306 were built in Stockton and 18 at each warehouse. All bikes were donated to local schools and nonprofit organizations serving children in low-income households. For many kids, receiving a bike meant more than transportation. It symbolized freedom, opportunity and joy.
Annual Blood Drive – May 15
In May, we hosted our fourth annual blood drive in partnership with the local Red Cross blood bank. Facing a goal of collecting 43 units of blood, employees exceeded expectations by donating 44 units, making this our most successful blood drive to date. Each donation helped save lives and strengthened our commitment to community health.
June: Celebrating Every Child
Birthday in a Box Kits – June 18
In June, 31 volunteers assembled 500 Birthday in a Box kits, each filled with cake mix, frosting, candles, decorations and a birthday card. These kits were donated to the Stockton Emergency Food Bank and will be distributed to families in need.
This effort ensured that children who may not otherwise be able to celebrate could still feel special on their birthday.
July: Back to School and Giving to Pets
Backpack Giveaway and Resource Fair – July
On July 19, the Stockton branch hosted its second annual Backpack Giveaway and Teacher Appreciation Event. Employees helped donate 1,000 backpacks filled with essential school supplies to students in grades K through 12. In the week leading up to the event, 500 backpacks were prefilled, while the remaining 500 allowed students to select their own supplies.
Community nonprofit partners, a resource fair, DJ, photo booth, Kona Ice truck, and a visit from the Stockton Ports mascot helped create a fun and welcoming experience. Teachers were also recognized with a $50 Amazon gift card.
Pet Item Donation Collection – July
Throughout July, employees collected food, toys and essential supplies for local animal shelters. Donation bins were placed in breakrooms, and the generosity of the Stockton team helped support rescued animals and the shelters that care for them.
August and September: Keeping the Community Warm
One Warm Coat Drive – August and September
During August and September, employees participated in a coat drive benefiting One Warm Coat. The goal was to collect 50 coats, but the team exceeded expectations by donating 121 coats, helping provide warmth and comfort to individuals and families in need.
September: Building Joy Through Play
Habitat for Humanity Playhouse Build – September 17
In September, employees participated in our second annual Playhouse Build with Habitat for Humanity. Across four sessions, teams built and painted 11 themed playhouses. Each playhouse reflected creativity, teamwork,, and care, and will bring joy to local families and children.
October: Do What You Can Day
Do What You Can Day – October 28
In October, the Stockton branch participated in Do What You Can Day, encouraging employees to give back in ways that matter most to them and their communities.
November: Fighting Hunger
Food Drive – November
Throughout November, employees collected nonperishable food items for the Stockton Emergency Food Bank. While employees donated 4,471 pounds of food, Simpson Strong-Tie also contributed $15,000. When combined, the total impact equaled 13,294 pounds of food, surpassing the 2024 total.
Gift of Groceries – November
The Give Back team volunteered a full day with New Hope Community Church to support a Thanksgiving food distribution serving more than 1,000 families in the Meadowview neighborhood of South Sacramento. Team members helped pack, prepare and distribute groceries in a community where one in three residents lives at or below the poverty line.
December: Holiday Giving and Joy
Toy Drive – December
In December, employees participated in a toy drive benefiting Keepit Hoggin and families at Lily Pad Living in Stockton. The team filled six large collection boxes, far exceeding the original goal.
Adopt-a-Family through CAPC – December
Through the Child Abuse Prevention Council’s Adopt-a-Family program, employees adopted children and fulfilled personalized wish lists. Each child received toys, shoes, pajamas and a new outfit. Nearly 200 gifts were purchased, wrapped during an employee wrap party, and delivered to CAPC in time for Christmas.
A Year of Impact
Throughout 2025, Simpson Strong-Tie’s Stockton branch demonstrated what’s possible when people come together with purpose. Every hour volunteered, every donation made and every partnership formed helped strengthen our communities and reflected our commitment to giving back, one month at a time. It’s a core value rooted in Barc Simpson’s Nine Principles of Business. Principle No. 8, Give Back, reminds us that we have a responsibility to strengthen the communities where we live and work and sell our products.
