WILMINGTON, Mass., Aug. 1, 2023
/CNW/ -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF), a North American
leader in providing customized business uniform programs, facility
service products and first aid and safety services, recently held
its annual Ron Croatti Memorial Golf
Tournament at Black Swan Country Club in Georgetown, Mass. The tournament raised more
than $35,000 this year and attracted
more than 100 golfers and 37 corporate sponsors. The funds will be
donated to four local charities and brings the total amount
UniFirst has raised over the years to more than $150,000.
The tournament was named after the company's former Chairman,
CEO, and President Ron Croatti who
held that position from 1991 until his passing in 2017. During his
tenure at UniFirst, Mr. Croatti is credited with growing earnings
from $100 million to $1.6 billion. More than 100 golfers participated
in this year's tournament including 37 corporate sponsors.
"We are extremely grateful for our sponsors who turned out for
the event and thank them for their generous donations," said
Steven Sintros, UniFirst President
and CEO. "UniFirst is committed to making a positive social impact
by supporting the communities where we live and work through both
active social engagement and charitable giving."
The four charities that will benefit from this donation
include:
- Samaritans
- Buzz off for Cancer
- Operation Care for Troops
- Wreaths across America
"Anyone who knew my father, knows how much he loved the sport of
golf; he'd be very proud to see us honoring his memory by helping
people who need it most in the communities we serve," said
Michael Croatti, UniFirst Executive
Vice President of operations and the son of Mr. Croatti. "These
charities work hard every day to make a positive difference in the
lives of thousands of individuals and we are proud to help
them."
For more information on UniFirst's social commitment and
philanthropic efforts, visit https://csr.unifirst.com. For more
information about UniFirst, visit UniFirst.com.
About UniFirst
Headquartered in Wilmington, Mass., UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:
UNF) is a North American leader in the supply and servicing of
uniform and workwear programs, facility service products, as well
as first aid and safety supplies and services. Together with
its subsidiaries, the Company also manages specialized garment
programs for the cleanroom and nuclear industries. UniFirst both
partners with leading brands and manufactures its own branded
workwear, protective clothing, and floorcare products; and with 260
service locations, over 300,000 customer locations, and 14,000-plus
employee Team Partners, the Company outfits more than 2 million
workers every day. For more information, contact UniFirst at
888.296.2740 or visit UniFirst.com.
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