For two consecutive years Ron Scott, owner of RS Supply LLC based in Homewood has donated Thanksgiving meals to patients of the Alma Illery Primary Health Center. Feeling that it is a blessing to be in operation for 10 years, Scott said, “As a business owner, I feel that it is my responsibility to give back, to be a blessing to others.”
November 21, he and his staff provided a turkey and Thanksgiving style food to 35 patients. All items he said were purchased from the East Hills Giant Eagle owned by Debbie Hickman another Black owned establishment.
“We are very appreciative of Ron’s contribution,” said Wilford Payne, executive director of the Primary Health Care Center. This is a big plus and you don’t see businesses giving back that often.” Also pleased with Scott’s generosity, George Hollis, Alma Illery’s head of maintenance services and support said, “We are happy with the service Ron has provided us throughout the years. He does a wonderful job.”
Based in Homewood at 6629 Hamilton Avenue in a 5,400 square foot warehouse that Scott owns, RS Supply offers a full range of quality janitorial products. With the mission to provide janitorial and maintenance solutions based on honesty, integrity and dedication to his clients, Scott said, “We strive to provide our clients with products from the highest quality manufacturers at competitive prices.”
Alma Illery Primary Health Center has been providing comprehensive health care services, including primary, oral, and mental and substance abuse care, as well as supportive services to its patients since 1976. Headquarter at 7227 Hamilton Ave. it has centers located in Braddock, Duquesne, Hazelwood, the Hill District, McKeesport, Rankin, the Steel Valley, the West End and Wilkinsburg. “Alma Illery has been a client since my inception in 2004,” Scott said.
In his excitement and dedication to help others, Scott pointed out that he is pleased that his business now consists of three generations. His son Marty is vice president and 10-year-old grandson Dejuan helps out where he can. “I am training them to run this business. We are preparing for the future. We’re not just looking forward to 2015 but looking at the next 10 years.”
