Alsco Uniforms, a leading provider of uniforms, linens, and facility services, announced a $50,000 donation to Father Joe's Villages during its recent Managers Meeting in San Diego. The contribution will support the organization's efforts to provide housing, meals, healthcare, and vocational training to people experiencing homelessness in the San Diego area.
Over 9,900 individuals face homelessness in San Diego County, a number that mirrors record-high homeless populations across the United States. Rising housing costs and insufficient resources have made homelessness a critical challenge for many cities. Father Joe's Villages, which has served the San Diego community for 75 years, offers comprehensive services including emergency shelter, medical and dental care, childcare, and job training to help individuals achieve long-term independence.
“At Alsco Uniforms, we recognize that we are a part of the communities we serve,” said Bob Steiner, Chief Executive Officer of Alsco Uniforms. “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. Father Joe's has been helping people for 75 years, and we are honored to contribute to their important work.”
Deacon Jim Vargas, CEO of Father Joe's Villages, expressed gratitude for the donation. “We warmly thank Alsco Uniform 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. But this gift is more than even that: it's our own community coming together to show our neighbors that, together, we care.”
The donation reflects Alsco Uniforms' ongoing corporate social responsibility initiatives. Francisco Lopez, General Manager of the Alsco Uniforms Vista branch, noted, “I'm proud to work for a company that believes in giving back. Father Joe's does so much to help people in San Diego, and I'm glad we can be a part of that.”
Alsco Uniforms, a fifth-generation family-owned company founded in 1889, operates more than 200 locations and employs 16,000 people, serving over 350,000 customers in 13 countries. The company's support for Father Joe's Villages aligns with its long-standing commitment to community engagement.
Father Joe's Villages provides housing for more than 2,500 people each night and offers a range of services to address the root causes of homelessness. The organization relies on donations and volunteer efforts to continue its mission. Alsco Uniforms' contribution will help sustain these critical services.
