BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. — The US LBM Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded by specialty building materials distributor US LBM, has committed $100,000 to assist recovery efforts for communities impacted by the recent tornadoes in the South and Midwest.

Additionally, the US LBM Foundation will match donations made up to $50,000 through its website, uslbmfoundation.org/relief, from now through Saturday, Dec. 25 with all proceeds going to organizations assisting communities and victims of the tornadoes.

"One of the primary reasons we established the US LBM Foundation was to respond to natural disasters, and these funds allow us to support those who need help after these devastating tornadoes," said US LBM Foundation Chairman and US LBM President and CEO L.T. Gibson.