Uniform Advantage (UA), a leading retailer of medical and hospitality uniforms, demonstrated its commitment to fostering global well-being by donating $25,000 to charitable organizations worldwide.
This generous contribution was guided by the company’s employee-led Empowering Change Committee (ECC), which focuses on supporting programs that enhance physical, mental, and emotional health. These donations target individuals and communities in crisis, particularly emphasizing healthcare-related initiatives.
The initiative reflects UA’s ongoing dedication to empowering change on a global scale, with company CEO Susan Masimore disclosing ambitious plans to support charitable causes.
“UA remains committed to supporting the communities we call home worldwide. This year, we focused more on organizations that serve people needing healthcare services – and those who provide them,” said Masimore. “As always, those receiving the donations share our passion for helping needy people.”
Part of the funds will go to nurse houses in the United States, ensuring that nurses facing severe medical crises can maintain their homes by covering rent or mortgage payments. Another beneficiary is the National Black Nurses Association, whose chapters provide health education and screenings to underserved communities.
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World Central Kitchen, known for its efforts in delivering meals during hurricanes and other emergencies, also received funding to continue its impactful work. Globally, Uniform Advantage’s donations will extend to Costa Rica, where Bandera Blanca helps at-risk children access food and education.
In India, the Foundation for Initiatives in Development and Education for All received funds to support two programs: UDAAN, which provides educational resources for children, and ASHAKIRAN, which offers skills development courses for women and youth.
In the Dominican Republic, the Fundación Grupo Punta Cana will utilize the donation to assist thousands of impoverished, disabled children. The Mariposa DR Foundation will use its funds to empower girls living in extreme poverty by fostering leadership and marketable skills.
Meanwhile, Doctors Without Borders continues its life-saving work in Haiti, providing essential healthcare, including trauma treatment and burn care, in Port-au-Prince and other areas.
Masimore praised the Empowering Change Committee for its dedication to selecting organizations that align with UA’s goal of creating positive change for those who need help the most.
“All voices are heard and valued at UA,” she said. “In addition to representing the diversity of our workforce and the places they live, the ECC works incredibly hard in awarding these grants; we’re so grateful for their dedication.”
Through this initiative, Uniform Advantage highlights the power of collective action and reinforces its role as a socially responsible organization. By prioritizing healthcare-focused programs and those who deliver these vital services, UA is creating a ripple effect of positive change across the globe.