Pastrami, Positivity, and Purpose: Universal Metro Joins the Santa Fe Springs Community Event for a Cause
What’s better than a warm Southern California afternoon, a table full of smiling faces, and the smell of fresh pastrami sandwiches in the air? Not much — especially when it’s all for a good cause!
The Universal Metro team recently joined the City of Santa Fe Springs Public Works Maintenance Division for their much-loved Pastrami Luncheon, a Santa Fe Springs community event supporting the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. And yes, there were sandwiches — lots of them — but even more importantly, there was heart.
Coming Together for a Cause
Held under the sunny Santa Fe Springs sky, the Pastrami Luncheon wasn’t just a lunch — it was a celebration of teamwork, community, and compassion.
Every plate, every conversation, and every donation went toward funding cancer research and patient care through the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life program. The City’s Public Works Maintenance Division put together a fantastic event, blending good food with a great mission — and Universal Metro was proud to be right there in the mix.
As a company deeply rooted in Southern California, we believe that community engagement isn’t just a nice extra — it’s part of who we are. Our work as commercial flooring contractors may keep us on the ground (literally), but our hearts are always invested in the people who walk on those floors — and in giving back whenever we can.
Smiles, Sandwiches, and Shared Moments
The photo says it all: teammates gathered around a long red-and-white checkered table, laughing, waving, and yes — happily digging into those delicious pastrami sandwiches. For a few hours, our team traded hard hats and measuring tapes for chips, sodas, and stories.
And that’s what makes a Santa Fe Springs community event so special — it brings people together. Public Works employees, business partners, and neighbors all sharing a moment of gratitude and goodwill. It’s a reminder that behind every great city are great people, showing up for one another.
Why We Love the City of Santa Fe Springs
If you’ve ever spent time in Santa Fe Springs, you know it’s not just a spot on the map — it’s a city with character. Known for its balance of industry, innovation, and heart, Santa Fe Springs is a hub where people care about each other.
Universal Metro has had the privilege of working with the City on a variety of projects over the years, and being invited to events like this is a reflection of that partnership. The Santa Fe Springs community event gave us another chance to celebrate that bond — not in a meeting room or job site, but at a lunch table surrounded by friends.
Doing Good, One Lunch at a Time
The best part of the Pastrami Luncheon? Every single dollar raised went directly to the American Cancer Society, funding research, treatment programs, and support for those affected by cancer.
At Universal Metro, we’re all about building strong foundations — not just in flooring, but in life. Participating in this Santa Fe Springs community event was a small but powerful way to help build hope for those who need it most.
Gratitude, Team Spirit, and Looking Ahead
We left the event with full stomachs, full hearts, and a renewed sense of appreciation for the people who make our communities thrive. Huge thanks to the City of Santa Fe Springs Public Works Maintenance Division for hosting, and to every volunteer, organizer, and attendee who made it happen.
At Universal Metro, we’ll keep showing up — at job sites, at city events, and wherever there’s a chance to lend a hand. Because when a community this strong comes together, amazing things happen.
So here’s to good food, good company, and good causes. Until next year’s Santa Fe Springs community event, we’ll be back on the floor — literally — doing what we do best: helping Southern California build and thrive, one space (and one sandwich) at a time.