Alsco Donates $50,000 to Father Joe’s Villages

SAN DIEGO — Alsco Uniforms provides uniforms, linens and facility services to businesses throughout Southern California and around the world.

At its recent managers’ meeting here, the company donated $50,000 to Father Joe’s Villages to help provide services and support for people experiencing homelessness in the San Diego area.

Over 9,900 people face the challenges of homelessness in San Diego County. Across the United States, homeless populations are at a record high, and demand for services continues to rise. With rising housing costs and insufficient resources, homelessness is a major challenge for many cities.

“At Alsco Uniforms, we recognize that we are a part of the communities we serve,” says CEO Bob Steiner. “We’ve been serving businesses in Southern California for 92 years, we feel at home here, and we want to help take care of our most vulnerable neighbors. We are honored to contribute to their important work.”

Father Joe’s Villages has helped homeless people in San Diego for 75 years. After starting as a small chapel in 1950, the organization has expanded to offer a range of services, including housing, meals, child care, family support, medical and dental care, and vocational training.

These services help meet basic needs, address immediate concerns, and strengthen self-sufficiency, enabling people to achieve long-term independence.

“We warmly thank Alsco Uniforms for their generous gift of $50,000, a contribution that will support lifesaving work to help our neighbors access housing, health care, and a brighter future,” says Deacon Jim Vargas, CEO of Father Joe’s Villages.

“But this gift is more than even that; it’s our own community coming together to show our neighbors that, together, we care.”

The contribution reflects Alsco’s ongoing corporate social responsibility efforts.

“I’m proud to work for a company that believes in giving back,” says Francisco Lopez, general manager of the Alsco Uniforms Vista branch. “Father Joe’s does so much to help people in San Diego, and I’m glad we can be a part of that.”