RICHMOND, Va.—November 23, 2016 – Alsco Inc., the premier linen and uniform rental services company, recently donated $1,625 in support of The Doorways (formerly Hospital Hospitality House). As a family-owned and operated business, Alsco takes a profound interest in local communities that surround their national branches. The Doorways offers Richmond-area families a safe, home-like, supportive environment for those who need to be near a hospital during medical treatments. Alsco's donation will help provide warm blankets and pillows, kitchen pantry items, utility payments and staff wages.
About The Doorways: The Doorways provides lodging and non-medical services to families and individuals in medical crisis. Guests are referred by physicians, staff and social workers from area hospitals. Since The Doorways opened in 1984, it has served more than 155,000 guests from across Virginia and throughout the United States and beyond. The Doorways mission is to provide lodging and support for patients and their loved ones who need to be close to Richmond hospitals but not far from the feeling of home. For more information on The Doorways and their community efforts or to make a donation, please visit www.thedoorways.org.
About Alsco: Founded in 1889, Alsco 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:
Tony Beam General Manager Richmond, Virginia
804-526-3722