SanMar Corp., Issaquah, Wash., recently partnered with the Why Not You Foundation to donate $126,100 to Friends of the Children, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty.
SanMar’s headquarters and eight distribution centers held a variety of events to raise money for Friends of the Children.
The company joined forces with Why Not You Foundation because of its core values and both organizations are committed to meeting the needs of children in their communities to help them to thrive, according to the company.
Friends of the Children is helping to break the cycle of generational poverty by giving children facing the highest risks the ability to create a new story. The organization provides the most vulnerable children with a long-term, salaried, professional mentor — called a Friend — from kindergarten through high-school graduation.
SanMar employees took part in the fundraising by purchasing tickets for raffle baskets, food and dessert sales, wine tastings, chair massages, product sales and more.
The total donation also was matched by the company. — D.S.
