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SanMar Donates Money to Charities Fighting Homelessness

November 21, 2016

SanMar Corp., Issaquah, Wash., recently held donated money to organizations that support the homeless in each of its eight communities around the country.

Between its headquarters and distribution companies, SanMar raised $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.”  

Issaquah employees spent two weeks participating in fundraising activities, competitions and events, including raffles, an online auction, collections to dress managers in superhero costumes, a chili cookoff, SanMar Oktoberfest and more. The team raised $88,000 for Friends of Youth, an organization that provides shelter, programs and support for young people 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 charities near and dear to their communities. Focusing primarily on organizations that help homeless youth and veterans, the warehouses raised a combined $33,000 via games, bake sales, barbeques and other events. — J.L. 


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