Heritage Insurance Helps Tampa on International Volunteer Day

On December 5, Heritage Property & Casualty Insurance participated in International Volunteer Day. The company provides its employees four days of paid time off “specifically designed to encourage the team members to serve their community in new ways.”

This year, Heritage employees used their volunteer time to help the Tampa community and its local charitable organizations, such as the Bullard Family Foundation, the Salvation Army, and the Make-a-Wish Foundation.

CEO of Heritage Insurance Ernie Garateix said, “One of our top priorities at Heritage is being a dedicated and reliable community partner and we know that starts with a work environment where our leaders exemplify and encourage community involvement. That’s why at Heritage we make sure to give our team four days of volunteer time off with the goal of empowering active involvement in our neighborhoods. Bullard Family Foundation, Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Salvation Army continue to do tremendous work in the greater Tampa Bay area and they are some of the top organizations that our team dedicates their time to.”

The Heritage CEO concluded his statement by stating, “We are excited to continue these partnerships and further our community footprint in Tampa as a dedicated neighbor.”

Moreover, Bullard Family Foundation Founder and Board President Thaddeus Bullard said, "Heritage Insurance is one of our most valued and most vital corporate partners in the Tampa area, helping us inspire, embolden, and shape Hillsborough County students into future leaders and changemakers. Heritage Insurance volunteers are always front and center among our volunteer army, whether we are providing school supplies, hosting events to empower fathers, or providing transformational opportunities that can change the trajectory of a life. It takes many hands to make a difference and we are thankful for the Heritage team for helping us be the change.”

Furthermore, Salvation Army Tampa Area Command - Majors Mark & Rhea Woodcock said, “We are grateful for the way Heritage Insurance has stepped in and stepped up to help us at the Salvation Army in the Tampa Bay region as we strive to meet people where they are.”

Finally, Make-A-Wish Southern Florida President and CEO Norm Wedderburn added that “The Heritage team has been a reliable part of our Tampa Bay team and we are thankful for the time and effort they give in service to wish children and their families.”

This initiative from Heritage could be the start of more businesses encouraging their employees to take time off and offer their time and talents for those in need.