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The monthly journal of Cramers Uniforms — 100 years, four generations, two states, one mission: for the kids.

October 2026 Edition

A Century of Community.
One Extraordinary October. ❤️

100 YEARS. FOUR GENERATIONS. TWO STATES. ONE MISSION: FOR THE KIDS.


People ask us what business we’re in. Uniforms, we tell them. And technically, they’re right. But after 100 years, four generations, and more school hallways than we could possibly count, we’ve learned something.

We’re not really in the uniform business. We’re in the people business.

Kicking Off October at Philadelphia Performing Arts

We started October off RIGHT with one of our WORLD FAMOUS CRAMERS UNIFORMS POP-UP SHOPS at Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School, one of our most beloved partners. PPACS POP-UP SHOP on campus at 2407 Broad Street, with PPACS SCHOLARS working alongside our team, developing confidence, communication skills and leadership right in the community where they learn! We left NO EXCUSE to not be in uniform — we brought the uniforms to your lobby! Sometimes the BEST PART of OUR STORY is watching our scholars’ stories unfold in front of our eyes!

30 Years of the Delaware Charter Schools Network

Our PARTNER the Delaware Charter Network celebrated 30 years of innovation and opportunity at Bally’s Dover Casino, honoring THREE DECADES of Delaware Charter Schools! Our dear friends Lisa White and Executive Director Extraordinaire Kendall Massett do THE MOST PHENOMENAL JOB for the communities of the GREAT FIRST STATE! It is an HONOR to support them and partner with them! Congratulations to the Delaware Charter Schools Network on 30 YEARS of innovation, opportunity, and commitment to Delaware students!

Cheering On One of Our Own at Temple

Friday, October 2nd, our Cramers crew headed to Philadelphia to cheer on AUDREY NELSON, our very FIRST Cramers Delaware employee hailing from NEWARK CHARTER SCHOOL. Audrey is not only a Division 1 athlete but also a Division 1 PERSON! Our CRAMERS CREW turned out in MASS to watch Audrey’s TEMPLE UNIVERSITY OWLS FIELD HOCKEY TEAM battle… GUESS WHO… the University of Delaware!

What an incredible afternoon supporting one of our own! We couldn’t be prouder of Audrey and everything she’s accomplishing both on and off the field.

WE LOVE CELEBRATING OUR SCHOLARS AND THEIR SUCCESS! ALWAYS! ❤️

Harambee Institute & Immaculate Heart of Mary

We visited HARAMBEE INSTITUTE CHARTER SCHOOL to see how their year started, catch up, make some plans and DONATE UNIFORM POLOS to NEEDY SCHOLARS!

Our Cramers Team made a SURPRISE STOP at IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY of the Diocese of Wilmington to surprise a lucky well-behaved class with SWAG! Beanies, lanyards and stickers for all the deserving students to spread joy, love and uniformity!

Getting HYPE with Our KIPP Partners

Our CRAMERS UNIFORMS PHILADELPHIA TEAM, led by Mobile Operations Manager Winter Villanueva, visited many of our KIPP partners throughout the city. KIPP Cato, led by founding Principal Courtnee Walter and her team, are RISING to EVERY OCCASION — we had a BLAST delivering UNIFORM SWEATERS to them and getting HYPE with the scholars at a pep rally! We love working with all of our KIPP SCHOOL PARTNERS throughout the city!

Wilmington’s Community Education Building

At Wilmington’s magnificent Community Education Building, we connected with Margie López Waite, a dear friend and extraordinary community leader, alongside Karen Deans and Linda Jennings — three remarkable champions of education and community! Home to Kuumba Academy and Great Oaks Charter School, this incredible space brings together passionate leaders dedicated to creating brighter futures for scholars. We were thrilled to explore new opportunities to support their students, staff, and school communities!

October 8th — Three Schools, One INSANE Day

OCTOBER 8th was INSANE. Cramers Uniforms had the BEST time celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with our AMAZING friends at Luis Muñoz Marín Elementary School. The music, food, culture, school pride, and celebration of “Nuestra Cultura, Nuestro Legado” (Our Culture, Our Legacy)! It was THE BEST PARTY, led at Marín by Principal Amanda Jones, Assistant Principal Ashley McKeen, and Climate Manager Clint Moore. Just incredible!

From there….

We went to PAN AMERICAN ACADEMY to drop off SWAG GEAR featuring their logo but with CHEETAH STYLE PRINT…. Absolute FIRE! Dr. Darcy Russotto and Mercedes Mason De Gomez do the most remarkable job at PAN AMERICAN ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL!

Then….

We ventured to Chester and had THE WORLD FAMOUS CRAMERS UNIFORMS POP-UP SHOP at CHESTER COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL, in the Rondae Hollis-Jefferson Gymnasium. We have worked with CCCS for over 15 years and each one is better than the next!

At night, we had a POP-UP-SHOP-INFORMATIONAL session at CRISTO REY PHILADELPHIA High School for their OPEN HOUSE, where we welcomed prospective scholars and their families as Cristo Rey celebrates 15 years of transforming lives! We reconnected with families we’d known through entirely different schools, sometimes decades earlier. A parent we met when their child was little. A familiar grandparent. A sibling now preparing for high school. One hundred years of Cramers. And somehow, the same wonderful families keep finding their way back into our lives.

We were also able to participate and advise NEWARK CHARTER SCHOOL PATRIOT ENTREPRENEURS with their FALL ADVISORY TEAM — what a blessing it is to guide and inspire the youth, in all states, at all times!

October 9th — Saint John the Beloved & the GREATEST Fall Festival

Friday, October 9th: We visited THE BEST CLASS of scholars at Saint John the Beloved School in Delaware! Matthew and Gina Laken surprised an incredible classroom with Cramers beanies, lanyards, stickers, high fives, and LOTS OF FUN! A special thank you to Principal Denise Leuci and the amazing team on the “front lines,” Cathy Shields and Nurse Maureen O’Keefe! Thank you for always welcoming us and for everything you do for your school community. Nothing beats seeing those smiles and celebrating the amazing scholars who make our school communities so special! ALL FOR THE KIDS! ❤️

At night, we had THE GREATEST FALL FESTIVAL AND TRUNK OR TREAT at HOLY ANGELS SCHOOL in the Wilmington Diocese — Holy Angels School knows how to PARTY! 🥳 Over 400 scholars, families, and community heroes came together for an UNFORGETTABLE Fall Festival, Trunk or Treat, and Cramers Pop-Up Shop! From costumes and candy to dancing and nonstop FUN, the Holy Angels community was ELECTRIC! HUGE appreciation to the extraordinary Dr. Mary Elizabeth Muir, Gina Marie Dougherty, and the incredible Home & School Association for making this celebration so special. We also took the time to take pictures, film, prepare and promote the UPCOMING HOLY ANGELS BIENNIAL AUCTION, which will be hosted by CRAMERS UNIFORMS CEO MATT LAKEN! WHOA. We LOVE our Holy Angels family and the Diocese of Wilmington!

Red Blazers & Scholarly Gentlemen at Saint Edmond’s

We also visited our RED-BLAZERed SCHOLARLY GENTLEMEN at SAINT EDMOND’S ACADEMY. From the iconic RED BLAZERS to the exceptional educators, outstanding young gentlemen, and extraordinary leadership, Saint Edmond’s represents excellence in every way! We LOVE supporting school events, hosting pop-ups, and celebrating this remarkable community. Truly an HONOR to serve as their EXCLUSIVE SCHOOL UNIFORM PARTNER! The tradition, the pride, the GENTLEMEN! Simply THE BEST!

The Belmont Charter Network & Inquiry Charter

CRAMERS UNIFORMS APPRECIATES THE BELMONT CHARTER NETWORK! 💙💛❤️ We celebrated the extraordinary Principal Waller, who brilliantly leads BOTH Belmont Charter Elementary and Belmont Charter Middle School! Two schools, ONE incredible leader! We are PROUD to partner with the entire Belmont Charter Network, including Belmont Elementary, Belmont Middle, Belmont Charter High School, and Inquiry Charter School! Exceptional leadership, amazing scholars, and ONE REMARKABLE COMMUNITY!

We also stopped by INQUIRY CHARTER SCHOOL, led by the MIRACULOUS CLAIRE COHEN, whom we’ve had the privilege of knowing since the school’s earliest days! What an incredible journey watching this wonderful school community grow and flourish over the years. THIS is what lifelong relationships in education are all about!

Rockets, Dragons & Universal Audenried

Cramers Uniforms was also able to fly across the city to visit UNIVERSAL AUDENRIED to present SENIOR SHIRTS and parent gear and get the ROCKETS pumped up for their pep rally. Principal Anderson, AP MOSES and their incredible team are like FAMILY to us at CRAMERS. Legendary UNIVERSAL COMPANIES CEO PENNY NIXON is a leader unlike any other. She is KIND, patient, thoughtful and CARING. We work with all of the UNIVERSAL COMPANIES CHARTER SCHOOLS and value all our relationships throughout the network!

FREIRE CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL is always displaying DRAGON PRIDE IN PHILLY! 🐉 Our Cramers team stopped by FREIRE CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL in Philadelphia, catching up with the INCREDIBLE PRINCIPAL ZEPP and experiencing some UNREAL DRAGON ENERGY! We LOVE the school spirit, enthusiasm, and commitment to scholars that make the Freire community so special!

Early College Charter School — Philadelphia’s Next Generation! 🎓

Our Cramers team stopped by the NEW EARLY COLLEGE CHARTER SCHOOL in Philadelphia to drop off some UNIFORM ORDERS — it enabled us to connect with the WONDERFUL ECCS CEO KASHEEMA DAVIDSON and our office manager extraordinaire friend, JAYLA TURNER! We LOVE seeing new educational opportunities take shape throughout Philadelphia and celebrating the passionate leaders dedicated to helping scholars build brighter futures!

Philadelphia Hebrew Public — A Partnership from the Beginning! ❤️

PHPCS! Hebrew, as we lovingly refer to it… PHILADELPHIA HEBREW PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL is one of our FAVORITE PARTNERS. It was THE BEST reconnecting with the wonderful ELYSSA YUEN, whom we’ve had the privilege of knowing since the school’s founding! We were also proud to contribute totes and uniform essentials for scholars in need, continuing our commitment to supporting students and families throughout this extraordinary school community!

Girard College — A Philadelphia Institution

Cramers Uniforms team was lucky enough to visit GIRARD COLLEGE multiple times throughout the month to assist in their uniform, swag, and apparel needs. Cramers Uniforms LOVES visiting the historic Girard College, connecting with its dedicated team and exploring opportunities to support its incredible scholars! We are always especially excited to visit the school’s Laundry Department and strengthen our relationship as their official spirit wear and uniform partner. An extraordinary institution with a remarkable legacy of educating and empowering Philadelphia’s young people!

Matthew Laken Named a 2026 Philadelphia Titan 100! 🏆

CRAMERS UNIFORMS CEO MATTHEW LAKEN NAMED A 2026 PHILADELPHIA TITAN 100! Recognized among the region’s TOP 100 CEOs and C-suite leaders, Matthew proudly represents FOUR GENERATIONS and 100 YEARS of Cramers excellence! He was joined by fellow Titans of industry at Napa Kitchen & Wine, presented by Cherry Bekaert, building relationships and expanding opportunities for our school communities. THE BEST IS YET TO COME!

Memphis Street Middle School — A New Beginning! 🌟

Cramers Uniforms met with the incredible NEW LEADERSHIP of Memphis Street Middle School, formerly Memphis Street Academy Charter School! We were thrilled to connect with Principal Wayne Diggs, Assistant Principal Tracey Mitchell, and Celine Finley! A special reunion with Tracey, a treasured friend we’ve worked alongside at numerous schools for DECADES! NEW LEADERSHIP, NEW BEGINNINGS, AND A BRIGHT FUTURE FOR PHILADELPHIA’S SCHOLARS! ❤️

West Oak Lane — Community at Its Finest! 💙💛

Cramers CEO Matthew Laken and Mobile Operations Manager Winter Villanueva joined the incredible WOLCS family for their Families Being Involved (FBI) Family & Community Resource Fair! The Cramers Uniforms team celebrated extraordinary leaders Dr. Deberra Peoples-Lee, Principal Charletta Zeigler, and Michele Jones while connecting with State Senator Art Haywood, Councilmember Anthony Phillips, and inspiring community partners promoting financial literacy and family empowerment! Financial literacy was a focal point as we brought along our good friend RAMAT OYETUNJI from MY MONEY SUCCESS STORYBOARD to help the young scholars plan their successful futures! We were also THRILLED to announce Cramers’ upcoming Corporate Partner Honoree recognition at the November 4th WOLCS Fall Gala, alongside Congressman Dwight Evans and fellow honorees! Incredible people, meaningful partnerships, and ONE MISSION: MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR THE KIDS! ❤️

Saint Martin de Porres — Dream Big! 🚀

We visited one of our FAVORITE PARTNERS, SMDP, where we had a TON OF FUN sharing ideas, spreading joy and celebrating the scholars in uniform! Our very own Winter Villanueva had “THE BEST DAY!” celebrating with the amazing scholars at Saint Martin de Porres School, part of Philadelphia’s Independence Mission Schools (IMS)! A kid at heart, Winter was right at home! HUGE appreciation to the extraordinary Principal Jessica Lopez and her incredible school community! ALL FOR THE KIDS! ❤️

Gina Marie Laken Takes Delaware! 💙💛

Gina ran the DELAWARE CHARTER NETWORK gauntlet, visiting our AMAZING school partners across the First State! At Newark Charter School, she celebrated Sharon Dorr, a ONE-OF-ONE leader and treasured friend! At Odyssey Charter School, she connected with Julianna Sheehan, Jackie McHutchon, and Evee Busby, supporting Odyssey’s incredible Greek immersion community and culinary team! And at The Charter School of Wilmington, an “IN THE WILD” run-in with President Dan Bartnik, celebrating CSW’s recognition as Delaware’s #1 HIGH SCHOOL! Three extraordinary schools, incredible people, and partnerships we CHERISH! ❤️

Golfing for the Kids at Saint Francis de Sales ⛳️

On October 20th it was about SAINT FRANCIS DE SALES, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Catholic education, West Philadelphia, TIGER WOODS and GOLFING FOR THE KIDS! 💙💛 Cramers Uniforms proudly sponsored the 5th Annual SFDS Golf Classic at Union League Liberty Hill! Cramers CEO and De Sales Board Member Matthew Laken joined the extraordinary Sister Mary McNulty of Saint Francis de Sales School to raise funds for one of Philadelphia’s FINEST educational programs! Meredith Foote, Executive Director of the TGR Learning Lab at Cobbs Creek, Tim Cooper of BLOCS, and incredible leaders from across the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and Foundation for Catholic Education filled the room! An AMAZING gathering of champions of education, united in support of West Philadelphia’s scholars! ALL FOR THE KIDS! ❤️

Harambee × Philadelphia Eagles — Dream Beyond Borders! 🦅💚

Alongside the Philadelphia 76ers, Philadelphia Eagles, and Action News, Cramers CEO Matthew Laken and Winter Villanueva had THE BEST TIME celebrating Harambee scholars with Eagles rookies Uar Bernard of Nigeria and Joshua Weru of Kenya! REAL NFL PLAYERS living their dreams and inspiring the next generation! From Africa to Philadelphia, proving DREAMS HAVE NO BORDERS! For over EIGHT YEARS, Cramers has proudly partnered with CEO Baba Gregory G. Shannon, Mama Shak, and the extraordinary Harambee Institute family! Incredible role models, unforgettable memories, and endless possibilities! ALL FOR THE KIDS! ❤️

Liguori Academy — 10 Years of Boundless Greatness! ❤️🎬

WHAT A NIGHT! Cramers was PROUD to sponsor Liguori Academy’s incredible Boundless Gala at Vie by Cescaphe, featuring JAY LENO and THE PHILLY POPS! Celebrating alongside the AMAZING CEO Michael Marrone, Director of Advancement Samantha DiGeorge, BLOCS CEO Rob Delaney, and so many champions of education! We LOVE LIGUORI! We proudly outfit their scholars, support their school community, and BEST OF ALL, WE EMPLOY LIGUORI SCHOLARS! From the classroom to the workplace, we’re helping build the NEXT GENERATION! THAT’S WHAT PARTNERSHIP IS ALL ABOUT! FOR THE KIDS! ❤️

Christ the Teacher — Fall Fun at Its Finest! 🎃👻

Cramers had an absolute BLAST at CTT’s Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat, celebrating with scholars, families, costumes, candy, and a CRAMERS UNIFORM POP-UP! HUGE appreciation to the incredible Principal Joe Rodia, AP Ashley Torelli, and PTO leader Tara Powell for bringing this AMAZING school community together! WE LOVE OUR CTT FAMILY! ALL FOR THE KIDS! ❤️

Trunk or Treat with Saint Edmond’s & Saint John the Beloved 🎃

SAINT EDMOND’S ACADEMY — TRUNK OR TREAT WITH THE BEST! 🎃❤️🖤 Cramers had a SPOOKTACULAR time celebrating with our beloved Saint Edmond’s Academy family at their Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat! HUGE appreciation to Head of School Domenic Maiorano, Director of Admissions Juliana Shannon-McClellan, and the incredible Parent Association for an AMAZING celebration! Proud to be SEA’s EXCLUSIVE UNIFORM PARTNER, both in and BEYOND the classroom! WE LOVE OUR SEA FAMILY! ❤️

SAINT JOHN THE BELOVED — TRUNK OR TREAT WITH THE SJB FAMILY! 🎃❤️ Cramers had an AMAZING time celebrating Halloween with our beloved Saint John the Beloved School community in the Diocese of Wilmington! HUGE appreciation to the incredible Principal Denise Leuci, HSA parents, and the ENTIRE SJB FAMILY for a SPOOKTACULAR evening! We LOVE showing up, celebrating our scholars, and being part of this extraordinary school community! ALL FOR THE KIDS! ❤️

Saint Mark’s — Spartan Pride at Its Finest! 💚💛⛳️

Cramers Uniforms SHOWED UP, SHOWED OUT and proudly served as EAGLE SPONSOR of the Annual Saint Mark’s Golf Outing at DuPont Country Club! As Saint Mark’s EXCLUSIVE OFFICIAL SCHOOL UNIFORM PARTNER, we LOVE supporting this extraordinary community! An AMAZING day alongside President Dr. Patrick Tiernan, Kristen Sullivan, Rashaun Davis, Val Karch, and SO MANY of our dear friends throughout the Saint Mark’s family! A WHO’S WHO of Spartan pride, outstanding golf, an incredible dinner, and YES… CRAMERS WON LONGEST DRIVE! 🏆 ALL FOR THE SPARTAN SCHOLARS! CRAMERS IS PROUD TO BE THE EXCLUSIVE SCHOOL UNIFORM PARTNER OF SAINT MARK’S!

Global Leadership Academy — 20/10 Years of Excellence! 🎓❤️

CRAMERS TURNED UP AT VIE BY CESCAPHE! As proud HOST SPONSOR of GLA’s spectacular Anniversary Gala, celebrating 20 YEARS of GLA West and 10 YEARS of GLA Southwest, Cramers CEO Matthew Laken, wife Gina Laken, and our AMAZING TEAM from Frankford, West Philly, South Philly, and even DELAWARE came out in FULL FORCE! Celebrating the extraordinary Dr. Naomi Johnson-Booker and the entire GLA family! It was an HONOR to connect with GLA Board President and KIPP leader Chatara Benson, Philadelphia radio LEGEND Patty Jackson, Councilman Curtis Jones Jr., State Senator Anthony H. Williams, and State Senator Sharif Street! An UNFORGETTABLE evening supporting Philadelphia’s scholars! 100 YEARS OF CRAMERS CELEBRATING 20/10 YEARS OF GLA! ALL FOR THE KIDS! ❤️

Philly YES — Inspiring Future Educators! 🎓

Cramers Uniforms proudly served as SPONSOR & SWAG GEAR PROVIDER for the 2nd Annual Philadelphia Youth in Education Summit at Temple University! Hosted by Elevate 215, Temple University’s College of Education and Human Development, and the Philadelphia Citywide Talent Coalition, the event united nearly 250 scholars to inspire Philadelphia’s NEXT GENERATION OF EDUCATORS! CRAMERS DONATED 300 CUSTOM TOTE BAGS, as we are PROUD TO SUPPORT THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION! ❤️

Halloween Magic at Antonia Pantoja 🎃

Halloween is seemingly ENDLESS, as our CRAMERS TEAM made its way to ANTONIA PANTOJA CHARTER SCHOOL for some SERIOUS HALLOWEEN MAGIC! WHAT A DAY celebrating with the AMAZING Pantoja Lions! Costumes, candy, Cramers totes, and HALLOWEEN FUN EVERYWHERE! HUGE appreciation to the extraordinary Principal Dr. Sandra Gonzalez and her incredible team! We even celebrated alongside the PAHSA EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR! 🏆 We LOVE Antonia Pantoja and are THRILLED to continue supporting our wonderful school partners throughout PAHSA! ALL FOR THE KIDS! ❤️

October 30th — A Day for the Ages

Our CRAMERS UNIFORMS TEAMS WERE BUSY BUSY throughout PHILADELPHIA and DELAWARE! IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY — HALLOWEEN FUN IN DELAWARE! 🎃👻 Our CRAMERS UNIFORMS DELAWARE TEAM, led by Gina Laken, had THE BEST TIME at IHM’s Halloween Parade & Trunk or Treat! Celebrating alongside extraordinary School Leader Fran Corrigan and AP Kathy Ifkovits, amazing scholars, and the entire Immaculate Heart of Mary family! Costumes, candy, and NONSTOP FUN! We LOVE our IHM family and all our wonderful friends throughout the Diocese of Wilmington! ALL FOR THE KIDS! ❤️

Meanwhile in Philadelphia…

ESPERANZA ACADEMY × PAHSA — CELEBRATING EXCEPTIONAL LEADERSHIP! Cramers CEO Matthew Laken and Mobile Operations Manager Winter Villanueva had the pleasure of meeting with the extraordinary Dr. Evelyn Núñez, CEO of Esperanza Academy and President of PAHSA, to discuss opportunities for collaboration and community impact!

We also look forward to PAHSA’s inaugural conference featuring former U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona, and celebrating this year’s distinguished honorees: Marcus Delgado, PA Deputy Secretary of Education (Latino Administrator of the Year); Dr. Khalid Mumin, Reading School District Superintendent (Latino-Serving Administrator of the Year); Linda Jusino, School District of Philadelphia (Support Personnel of the Year); and Joseph H. Proietta, founder of Community Academy of Philadelphia (Long-Term Commitment to Education). We also celebrate Dr. Ariel Lajara, Dr. Renny Lajara, Dr. Yonaira Rodriguez, and Bianca Reyes! EXTRAORDINARY LEADERS DOING EXTRAORDINARY THINGS FOR OUR SCHOLARS! We look forward to supporting PAHSA and its incredible educational community!

From ESPERANZA ACADEMY to LUIS MUÑOZ MARÍN of the Philadelphia School District…

LUIS MUÑOZ MARÍN — HONORING AN EXTRAORDINARY CHANGEMAKER! ❤️🏆 On Friday, October 30th, during the school’s spectacular Trunk or Treat celebration, Cramers Uniforms proudly presented the remarkable Principal Amanda Jones with our CRAMERS INSPIRING HERO AWARD! 🎉 Surrounded by her incredible team of educators and CHANGEMAKERS, Principal Jones accepted her award in full Halloween costume, Cramers hammer and all! Her passion, leadership, and unwavering dedication to her scholars are simply EXTRAORDINARY. Leaders like Amanda don’t just lead schools; they inspire entire communities. We LOVE Principal Jones and the entire Luis Muñoz Marín family! ❤️ Bravo! Congratulations!

Four Generations. One Hundred Years. The Same Commitment.

In 1926, our family’s journey began with a simple commitment to serving our community. One hundred years later, that commitment continues across Philadelphia, Delaware, and the surrounding region.

Our company has evolved. Our partnerships have expanded. The communities we serve continue to grow. But the principles guiding us remain unchanged.

We believe in the power of education. We believe in the importance of strong communities. We believe in recognizing extraordinary educators. We believe every scholar deserves dignity, confidence, belonging, and opportunity. And we believe that when schools, families, and community partners work together, remarkable things become possible.

To every principal, teacher, administrator, parent, scholar, volunteer, and community partner who welcomed us this month:

THANK YOU.

Thank you for your trust. Thank you for your leadership. Thank you for the work you do every day. And thank you for allowing our family to be part of yours.

100 YEARS OF CRAMERS UNIFORMS. FOUR GENERATIONS OF COMMUNITY. ONE UNWAVERING MISSION. IN UNIFORM, WE SUCCEED. FOR THE KIDS. ALWAYS. ❤️

Leadership Beyond the Classroom ❤️

Throughout October, Cramers Uniforms remained actively engaged in board and advisory council meetings with our valued educational partners, including Chester Community Charter School, Global Leadership Academy Southwest, Global Leadership Academy West, Harambee Institute Charter School, Independence Mission Schools (IMS), Liguori Academy, Newark Charter School of Delaware, Saint Francis de Sales School, Saint Martin de Porres School, and Saint Thomas Aquinas School. We are honored to contribute our time, experience, and perspective alongside extraordinary educational leaders who work tirelessly to strengthen their schools and create opportunities for the next generation.


After October: What’s Next

November is already on the calendar… and it is BUSTING AT THE SEAMS. We look forward to:

  • Spoiling the scholars at CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY as we partner up with their CEO Dr. Brandon McNeice for a SWAG SESH FOR THE HISTORY BOOKS!
  • West Oak Lane Charter School Gala — honoring Cramers Uniforms CEO Matthew Laken and Congressman Dwight Evans
  • Meeting and planning with Saint Elizabeth’s Private Catholic School administrators and leaders
  • Pop-Up Shop at Philadelphia Performing Arts
  • Pop-Up Shop at Shue Medill School in Delaware
  • NEWARK CHARTER SCHOOL CASINO NIGHT
  • QUEEN Winnie Rush HALL OF FAME CEREMONY at Saint Mark’s High School
  • Saint Edmond’s CELEBRITY BARTENDER EVENT ft. CEO Matt Laken
  • HOLY ANGELS SCHOOL BIENNIAL MARGARITAVILLE EXTRAVAGANZA! WOW!
  • 5K for TEMPLE UNIVERSITY
  • Philadelphia Eagles Parade with Tank Bigsby
  • VIVA LA CRISTO REY (featuring Villanova Basketball Coach JAY WRIGHT!)
  • Allen Stearne Parent Resource Room Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
  • PAHSA CONFERENCE AND GALA
  • POP-UP SHOPS at Odyssey Charter School
  • THANKSGIVING!
  • Cramers Uniforms CEO Matthew Laken officiating a wedding (NOT the first time!)

October built those rooms. November fills them….

BEST MONTH till NEXT MONTH, EVERY MONTH!