The Rotary Club of Norfolk Sunrise (RCNS) recognized Peerless Cleaners on two fronts this past Tuesday. The company was presented with a recognition plaque at the plant for their assistance with the Coats for Kids program run by the club each year. Many Rotarians came to the plant to show their support of this honour. This program helps to ensure kids have warm coats and accessories each winter. Peerless Cleaners, free of charge cleans all the donated items. This year the program was expanded to include coats for adults as well as kids and Peerless Cleaners cleaned in excess of 1200 coats that were dispersed within our community. Peerless Cleaners organized drop off spots with their various outlets, cleaned the coats and delivered them to the distribution area. Peerless Cleaners was purchased by the McInally family in 1948 by “Old Walt” as he was affectionally known and has remained in the family since that time. The current owner, Chuck McInally, a lifetime Norfolk resident was presented with a Paul Harris Fellow, the highest recognition offered by Rotary International for his community minded generosity. The awards were presented by RCNS member, Bettyann Carty who coordinates the Coats for Kids program for the club. Following the presentation of the awards those in attendance were given a tour of the plant and its operations.
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On behalf of The RCNS we extend our heartfelt thanks to the employees of Peerless Cleaners and the McInally family.
On behalf of The RCNS we extend our heartfelt thanks to the employees of Peerless Cleaners and the McInally family.
