Flowers of Gratitude In appreciation of those facing the front lines to keep us safe, Integral Communities partnered with Oceanside flower grower Mellano & Company to deliver 1,500 bouquets to more than a dozen essential service providers, local businesses and community groups including Oceanside Police and Fire departments, Scripps Encinitas, Palomar Health Hospital and the USO at Camp Pendleton. The cheerful gifts were a way to thank first responders and essential businesses, brighten the days of those keeping our communities going, and support the farming community who has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. “The flowers were a way for us to show our gratitude; gratitude for a third-generation farm and gratitude to our health professionals, public safety officers, and local businesses,” remarked Lance Waite, Principal of Integral Communities. “Our community gives us reason to have hope every day, and it was important to us to let them know we are thankful and recognize their efforts that keep us safe, fed and better positioned for the future.” Utilizing social distancing and sanitation best practices, the Integral Communities team distributed flowers to: Waste Management who has not skipped a beat in service, USO at Camp Pendleton which continues to provide support for active duty military and their families, Oceanside Police and Fire Departments who put themselves in harm’s way every day for our protection, Local restaurants who are partnering with one another and creating innovative ways to survive, The construction crew at the Oceanside Beach Resort who know how important it is to keep our economy going, The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce who is helping businesses navigate the unknown and, Scripps Encinitas Hospital, Palomar Hospital in Escondido and Kaiser in San Marcos who put their lives on the line each day to keep us healthy. 34 | Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Journal
Summer 2020 | www.oceansidechamber.com
