TRSA Giving Day: What’s it All About?

It’s almost here – the first-ever TRSA Foundation Giving Day, a new chance for our industry to come together and give back. On Wednesday, Nov. 19, TRSA will unite the entire linen, uniform and facility services community to raise funds for scholarships, internships and research that directly benefits our companies, employees and customers.

These programs – funded through TRSA’s Foundation, the Textile Rental Education and Research Trust (TRERT) – helps develop future leaders, strengthens our workforce and delivers data and insights that help TRSA members make smarter business decisions.

Thank you to the generous leaders who have already stepped up with early donations! We invite you to join them in supporting this important cause. Every dollar makes a difference—and you don’t have to wait until Nov. 19 to participate. Give today at trsa.org/givingday and be part of this inaugural industrywide day of giving.

Hear what your peers have to say:

• “It feels good to know that the TRSA Foundation is making a real difference in the academic careers of the next generation in our industry.” — Noël Richardson, Shasta Linen Supply Inc.
• “I’m happy to support the TRSA Foundation. It’s a great way to help students, grow our workforce and keep our industry moving forward.” — Justin Hearld, ARCO/Murray
• “Supporting the TRSA Foundation is one way I can give back to the industry that has given me so much.” — Rick Kelly, Pellerin Milnor Corp.

Your gift will help:

• Fund scholarships for employees and their families (more than 20 awarded so far, including seven this year)
• Provide internships that introduce students to our dynamic industry (more than 30 supported so far)
• Underwrite research projects such as the Global Textile Services Market Analysis produced with the Economist Intelligence Unit and an upcoming Economic Impact Study with Oxford Economics, set to be released in early 2026.

The TRSA Foundation Giving Day will coincide with the TRSA Healthcare Conference in Boston, where attendees will join the celebration and make donations on-site. Even if you won’t be in Boston, you can still take part from anywhere – your contribution, large or small, directly supports the programs that keep our industry strong, skilled and growing.

“This is the first time TRSA has launched a campaign focused on bringing the industry together to support industrywide research and scholarships,” said Joseph Ricci, CAE, TRSA president & CEO. “It’s a fun and meaningful way to invest in the next generation of talent and the ideas that will move us forward. Whether you’re giving to the Foundation for the first time or continuing your support, your contribution will strengthen our community and make a real difference.”

Learn more and give at www.trsa.org/givingday. Share your support on social media using #TRSAGivingDay, invite colleagues to take part and help make history on our industry’s first-ever Giving Day. Together, we can make a lasting impact on our industry’s future.