Giving Back: Almo Donates Appliances to Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House

Philadelphia-based Almo Professional A/V, a distributor of professional audio and visual equipment, recently donated nearly two dozen major appliances to the Ronald McDonald House in Philadelphia, which was founded in 1974.

The Ronald McDonald House in Philly is going through a major expansion, tripling its capacity through the construction and renovation of a new housing tower.

Donations included dishwashers; refrigerator/freezers; and stainless steel gas stoves.

“As parents, our greatest concern is the wellness of our children-and if they are faced with long-term illnesses, there’s nothing we want more than to be near them and to create a sense of stability while they receive treatment and heal,” says Warren Chaiken, president and CEO of Almo Corp. “Our hope in donating these appliances is to make the stay for these families more comfortable and more convenient, so they have the ability to spend some quality time together, even if they are not at home. If we can positively impact the lives of these children and their families during their stay in Philadelphia, then we feel we have been successful.”

Chaiken noted that in an Almo company-wide poll, childhood illness was a cause that employees felt strongly about championing. As a result, all Almo offices across the nation are engaged in philanthropic activities to benefit local Ronald McDonald House facilities and to give back to their communities.