As part of its longtime company philosophy of giving back to the community, Acme Paper & Supply recently collected numerous toys for the Marine Corps Toys for Tots campaign sponsored by the Kennedy Krieger Institute’s annual Festival of Trees, as well as made donations to charities fighting hunger.
“We’re thrilled to continue our annual holiday giving by supporting important programs and institutions like Toys for Tots and Kennedy Krieger, and continuing our support in the fight against hunger, said Acme Paper CEO Ronald M. Attman. “These charities bring joy and essential resources to those who need it most during the holiday season.”
The Marine Toys for Tots program collects new, unwrapped toys and distributes them to less fortunate children during the Christmas season. The program collected and distributed 19 million toys to 7.3 million less fortunate children this past year, allowing them to experience the joy of the holiday season and receive a message of hope.
Kennedy Krieger Institute’s biggest fundraiser of the year, the Festival of Trees, raises funds to provide services to the more than 25,000 patients and students who turn to Kennedy Krieger each year. Kennedy Krieger Institute is internationally recognized for improving the lives of tens of thousands of children, adolescents and adults with neurological, rehabilitative or developmental needs through inpatient and day hospital programs, outpatient clinics, home and community services, education and research.
Based in Savage, Acme Paper also made donations to various charities dedicated to fighting hunger including the Maryland Food Bank, the Food Bank of Delaware, SOME (So Others Might Eat) and Feed More Virginia.
Founded more than 75 years ago, the Attman family-owned Acme Paper & Supply is a leading distribution company for the mid-Atlantic markets providing food service packaging, food service equipment, kitchen design, disinfection products and systems, among other products and services critical across many industries.
A committed philanthropist and community leader, Russel was president of R&H Motors.
The mother of four was a native of Winchester, Virginia, who spent most of her life in Northwest Baltimore.
The Columbia resident worked on the Gemini and Apollo space missions.
A St. Louis native, Edelman served as ambassador to the central African nation from 1987 to 1989.