MINNEAPOLIS — In celebration of its 125th anniversary, AmeriPride says its branches across the United States and Canada will participate in a ‘Day of Service,’ during which employees will spend all or a portion of their workday volunteering for a local organization.
Some initiatives being planned include preparing meals at a local soup kitchen, donating towels, participating in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure and supplying and distributing school supplies to underprivileged students at a local elementary schools, among others.
The program allows individual branches to decide which causes to support, encouraging them to participate in ones they have a personal connection with, according to AmeriPride.
“We’re proud of our longevity in the industry and growth as a company, as well as the positive impact we’ve made on the businesses and communities we serve,” says Bill Evans, president and CEO of AmeriPride Services. “This Day of Service initiative is a great way to celebrate our successes while giving back and engaging with our neighbors in our branch communities.”
In other recent fundraising efforts celebrating the company’s anniversary, AmeriPride raised more than $125,000 for the Twin Cities United Way. The company reports that it won the United Way “Best in Show” award for “an annual campaign which significantly increased participation and funds raised.”
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