Georgia-Pacific Corporation

Girl Scouts of the USA is proud to have Georgia-Pacific Corporation as one of the major corporate sponsors of the 2005 National Girl Scout National Council Session/50th Convention in Atlanta, GA.

Based in Atlanta, Georgia-Pacific Corporation is one of the world's leading manufacturers and marketers of tissue, packaging, paper, building products, and related chemicals. Familiar consumer tissue brands include Quilted Northern®, Angel Soft®, Brawny® and Sparkle®, as well as the Dixie® brand of disposable cups, plates, and cutlery. Founded in 1927, it now employs over 55,000 people in more than 300 locations worldwide. Georgia-Pacific's building products manufacturing business has long been among the nation's leading supplier of building products to lumber and building materials dealers and large do-it-yourself warehouse retailers.

Founded on the premise that education is key to the future of a democratic, economically healthy society and that it is among the most essential ingredients of a strong community, the Georgia-Pacific Foundation supports endeavors such as youth programs, schools, arts and cultural organizations, and environmental programs. Through cash and product donations, the Georgia-Pacific Foundation supports communities across the nation. The Foundation has four key investment areas – Education, Enrichment of Community, Environment, and Employees. In 2004, Georgia-Pacific and its employees contributed over $2.1 million to educational programs and a total community investment of more than $5 million.