Janitor donates side business profits to school

HEMET, CA — A Whittier Elementary School janitor pledged to contribute 50 percent of the profits from his weekend automobile detailing business to the school he cleans, according to The Valley Chronicle.

Scott Genton has been janitor at Whittier for only a month, but he already has close, friendly relationships with students and staff, the story stated.

"I see how they struggle. They don't have the money for awards and stuff. Obviously it's tough to go and ask the parents because they are strapped to the metal too," said Genton.

Genton charges $20 for cars, $25 for trucks and $30 for lifted trucks, and can make upwards of $400 a day both Saturday and Sunday; he would like to donate around $400 a week to the school, the story noted.

Genton said: "I would like to start a high school yearbook fund. Some students just can't afford them. I'd like to be able to create a fund that would help the kids that can't afford a yearbook to get one. School only comes around once, and once it's done, it's done."

There is no deadline to Genton's donations; he plans to donate for as long as he owns his business, the story added.

For detailed information, or to schedule an appointment with Genton, call (951) 893-7658.