PORTLAND, Ore. – Dec. 27, 2016 – Alsco Inc., the premier linen and uniform rental services company, has made a donation to the Portland East Ronald McDonald House. Alsco Portland Linen branch employees also are participating in a holiday drive to help fill the local Portland East House holiday closet with Christmas gifts.
Many Alsco employees have had family members and friends benefit from the services of the Ronald McDonald House Charities. In appreciation, they are participating this December in a holiday drive to provide toys and gifts for the children of families staying at the Portland East House. Alsco’s donation will help fund the continuation of the Ronald McDonald House Charities community outreach programs, food pantry, and lodging costs.
About the Portland East Ronald McDonald House: The Portland East Ronald McDonald House is located on the campus of Legacy Emanuel Hospital and provides housing to families of children being treated at Randall Children’s Hospital and Kartini Clinic for eating disorders. The Portland East House is able to host 25 families per night. When families travel far from home to get the life-saving medical care that their children and babies need, Ronald McDonald House Charities is there to keep families close, with all of the comforts of home. There is never a charge for families who stay, and donations help support the $150/night cost of hosting every family that crosses their threshold. Please visit www.support.rmhcoregon.org for more information on assisting the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Oregon and Southwest Washington.
About Alsco: Alsco is a family owned and operated business, founded in 1889, that was recognized by the prestigious Hohenstein Institute for having invented the linen and uniform rental industry. Celebrating over 125 years of business, Alsco provides linen and uniform services and products to customers, which include restaurants, hospitals and healthcare clinics, and automotive, industrial, and manufacturing facilities. With over 170 locations, Alsco provides world-class service to over 350,000 customers in 13 countries. Learn more at www.alsco.com.
Contact:
Gene Anderson
General Manager
Alsco Portland Linen
503-283-2233