UMI team showcases Donation to Santa Fe Springs Back to School Backpack Program

Universal Metro’s 2025 Donation to Santa Fe Springs Back to School Backpack Program: Supporting Local Students & Families

At Universal Metro, giving back to our community, particularly Santa Fe Springs,  is at the heart of everything we do. While we are best known for providing high-performance flooring solutions across commercial spaces, we believe in making a difference beyond the job site. For years, we’ve been proud to partner with the Gus Velasco Neighborhood Center in Santa Fe Springs to support their Back to School Backpack Program—a cause that helps empower local students, families, and job seekers with the tools they need to succeed.

Universal Metro’s Commitment to Santa Fe Springs Community

As a leading flooring company, Universal Metro is deeply committed to helping our community thrive. Through our ongoing partnership with the Gus Velasco Neighborhood Center, we are actively involved in programs that support both education and workforce readiness. Every year, we contribute to initiatives that equip students with essential school supplies and help adults gain the resources they need to re-enter the workforce with dignity and confidence.

How Universal Metro Supports Education and Workforce Readiness

The Gus Velasco Neighborhood Center’s programs have a significant impact on the Santa Fe Springs community by providing access to much-needed resources for students and job seekers. These initiatives, including the annual Back to School Backpack Program, directly help local students prepare for the school year and empower adults to rejoin the workforce. At Universal Metro, we understand that providing these essentials is a crucial step in fostering a better future for everyone involved.

A Team Effort: The Power of Giving Back at Universal Metro

Giving back is not just about donations—it’s about people coming together to make a meaningful impact. At Universal Metro, our team fully embraces this mission. Each year, our employees rally together to collect and deliver school supplies, clothing, and hygiene kits, ensuring that the families and students of Santa Fe Springs have what they need for a successful school year and beyond.

More Than Flooring: Building Strong Foundations for Our Community

Universal Metro is more than just a flooring company—we are a team that values integrity, responsibility, and community involvement. Our commitment to social responsibility sets us apart in the commercial construction industry, reflecting who we are both in the office and out in the community. We believe in building not only high-end commercial spaces but also lasting relationships that improve the lives of our neighbors in California, Nevada, and Arizona.

Gratitude for the Opportunity to Give Back

We are thankful to the City of Santa Fe Springs and the Gus Velasco Neighborhood Center for providing a platform that allows businesses like ours to give back in a meaningful way. Their dedication to supporting local families and students is truly inspiring, and we are honored to play a part in it.

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Giving back. Universal Metro team proudly displays donations

Giving Back: How Universal Metro Supports Students and Families in Santa Fe Springs

At Universal Metro, giving back isn’t just something we do—it’s part of who we are. Whether we’re installing high-performance flooring or helping local families prepare for school and work, we believe in building strong foundations in every sense of the word.

That’s why we’re proud to support the Gus Velasco Neighborhood Center right here in Santa Fe Springs. Through their donation programs, we’ve had the opportunity to give back to our local community in a meaningful and lasting way.

Giving Back Through School & Workforce Readiness Programs

Over the past few years, giving back through the Gus Velasco Center has become one of our favorite team traditions. These programs provide local students and job seekers with the essential tools they need to succeed—things like:

  • Backpacks and school supplies

  • Hygiene kits and professional clothing

  • Food, household items, and more

These items may seem simple, but they have a huge impact. For students, it’s about showing up to class with confidence. For working adults, it’s about having the dignity and resources to rejoin the workforce. Giving back in these ways helps our community move forward—and we’re honored to be part of that.

Giving Back Is a Team Effort

At Universal Metro, one of our core values is being an “ideal team player.” That means staying humble, hungry, and people-smart. When it comes to giving back, our whole team shows up—collecting, packing, and delivering supplies with care and pride.

What started as a seasonal donation drive has grown into something bigger. Giving back has become part of our company culture, and it brings our team closer together while making a real difference in the lives of our neighbors.

More Than a Flooring Company

To our partners in the commercial construction world, this is a glimpse of what we value—not just on the job site, but in our day-to-day work culture. Giving back is one of the many ways we try to lead with integrity and purpose.

And to job seekers exploring careers with us, this is who we are. We care about doing meaningful work and making a positive impact, whether we’re building high-end commercial spaces or lifting up the communities we serve in California, Nevada, and Arizona.

Thank You for Letting Us Give Back

We’re grateful to the City of Santa Fe Springs and the team at the Gus Velasco Neighborhood Center for creating spaces and programs that allow companies like ours to give back in powerful ways.

We look forward to continuing this tradition and finding new ways to support our neighbors—because at Universal Metro, giving back is how we build something that lasts.

Want to Learn More or Join In?

Visit Santa Fe Springs Community Services to learn about the Gus Velasco Center’s programs and how you can support local families, too.