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You Can Help Team Members in NeedThe Dispatch April 2025
by OneWatco
A senior leader dropped in on a team member, surprising him in his garage to hand him a check from Watco. That individual was simultaneously enduring cancer treatment and a flood that destroyed his home.
Another team member, having lost a rental home and its contents in a wildfire, received assistance from Watco for temporary housing and replacement of clothing and home goods.
These are only a couple of examples of times when team members were experiencing hardship and Watco demonstrated one of its core principles: Value Our People.
Most instances of this type of aid will never be reported publicly. That’s not the Watco way. Led by heart and humility and without fanfare, Watco simply helps people get back on their feet during extreme adversity.
And now, Watco team members who want to help one another have a way to do so. “This is something people always ask about,” said SVP of People Services Chris Spear. “People want a way to help, and they want to know that their contribution is going to directly help a fellow team member at Watco.”
Earlier this year, Watco announced a new fundraising initiative for team members to make a difference for one another. The company began offering quarterly, limited-edition merchandise to benefit the Team Member Emergency Fund. You will now have the option to donate by payroll deduction during each fundraiser. Or, at any time, you can send a check made out to the Watco Team Member Emergency Fund at:
Watco Treasury Department
315 W 3rd St, Pittsburg, KS 66762
The results are in from the Q1 fundraiser sale of One Watco apparel! A total of $3,146.57 was raised, which includes all proceeds from sales, with Watco covering 100% of the cost of the items. Going forward, Watco will continue to cover the difference between net proceeds and total costs to ensure full support for the fund.
The featured items during the promotion period for this quarter are a Watco-branded bucket hat, black camo Richardson trucker hat, and a Nike sun visor. Pre-order here by midnight April 15 to receive some new headgear just in time for summer.
Do you have merchandise ideas for this cause? Email ideas to marketing@watco.com
