ISSAQUAH, Wash. — SanMar Corp., a supplier of apparel and accessories, recently made a difference in each of its eight communities around the country by fundraising for organizations that support local homeless populations, the company reports.
SanMar says the home office and distribution centers joined forces to raise $121,000 for deserving charities.
“One of our SanMar Family Values is to make a difference, and it was truly inspiring to see everyone come together and raise money for such wonderful organizations,” says Marty Lott, founder and CEO of SanMar. “I challenged our teams to come up with new, inventive ways to build excitement and a bit of competition with our fundraising efforts. I’m amazed by the results and take great pride in knowing that these efforts by SanMar employees will truly make a difference in the lives of many of our neighbors.”
Employees in the company’s home office here spent two weeks participating in fundraising activities, competitions and events, the company says. There were raffles, an online auction, collections to dress managers in superhero costumes, a chili cook-off, SanMar Oktoberfest and other functions.
The team raised $88,000 for Friends of Youth, an organization that has been helping young people in challenging circumstances get their lives back on track by providing shelter, programs and support at 21 sites in 18 cities in and around the east side of Seattle.
Each of SanMar’s eight distribution centers hosted events to support local charities, focusing primarily on organizations that help homeless youth and veterans. The warehouses raised a combined $33,000, the company says. Games, bake sales, barbeques and other events generated the funds.
The total amount donated includes funds raised by SanMar employees and a company match.
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