Thank you to Flood and Peterson for supporting Weld County children, youth, families, and older adults through United Way. Each year, Flood and Peterson encourages employee donations and signs on as a Cornerstone Partner.
“We support a wide variety of community organizations through our leadership, time, and financial support,” offered Royal Lovell, chairman & CEO. “This support is not only provided by Flood and Peterson but by our individual employees who live and work in the communities we serve. The promise we make to our communities are at the core of who we are as an organization and we are proud that our support of United Way is revealed by our employees’ commitment to our shared values.”
Flood and Peterson has served insurance and risk management needs in Northern Colorado for over 80 years. Brianna Hernandez, an accounting specialist with the company and the lead on United Way fundraising, shared that an ongoing commitment to community involvement is a significant part of Flood and Peterson’s success.
“I was born and raised here and have been involved with United Way for a number of years,” Brianna said. “It is a vital way to connect people to resources during difficult times. United Way is a big umbrella that covers us all and lends assistance while making the best possible use of resources. Flood and Peterson encouraging employees to donate and being a Cornerstone Partner highlights this unique role. It is the best way to support Greeley and to teach my children how to care for others.”
With the COVID-19 vaccine now available, Brianna and co-workers are creating momentum through in-person events like a United Way breakfast and lunch. They ask for donations and encourage volunteerism at events like Weld Project Connect and Day of Caring, for which employees can use paid time off. Diaper and hygiene product drives are also held regularly. Connecting employees in shared generosity creates a sense of community that leads to greater support of United Way.
When asked what Weld County would be like without United Way, Brian Schiller, Flood and Peterson risk adviser and United Way board member, offered, “Yes, we would still have people coming together to do good, but the accessibility to resources and level of helpfulness wouldn’t be the same. Weld County is so big. People have a place to get connected to help when they don’t know where to get help, and that is United Way. Weld County wouldn’t be as prosperous without it.”