Power Design Supports Special Olympics Texas Athletes Through Employee-Led V5 Initiative

Highlights

• Power Design provided funding support for Special Olympics Texas through its V5 community giving program.
• The contribution was initiated by Electrical Assistant Superintendent Mark Peterson.
• Funding helped cover lodging and related travel expenses for athletes and their families.
• The donation supported participation by a Special Olympics Texas track and field team.
• Power Design reported contributing more than $2.2 million to 336 organizations nationwide in 2025.

Construction workforce engagement programs continue to play a growing role in how contractors connect jobsite operations with community investment initiatives. Power Design recently directed funding through its V5 program to support athletes participating in Special Olympics Texas, highlighting how employee-driven charitable efforts can extend the impact of construction operations beyond project delivery.

Community Support Initiative

The contribution originated through a request submitted by Power Design Electrical Assistant Superintendent Mark Peterson. Peterson identified Special Olympics Texas as a beneficiary organization because of its longstanding connection to his family.

Funding from the V5 program helped offset hotel accommodations and other participation-related expenses for a Special Olympics Texas track and field team. The assistance was intended to help athletes and their families attend events and competitions with reduced financial burden.

How the V5 Program Works

Power Design's V5 program generates charitable funding through the recycling of scrap metal collected from construction jobsites. Proceeds are then directed to nonprofit organizations and community causes selected by company employees.

The program allows team members across the company's project portfolio to nominate organizations that have personal significance or community impact, creating a direct link between construction operations and local philanthropic efforts.

Industry Significance

Community investment programs have become an increasingly visible component of workforce engagement strategies across the construction sector. Employee-directed giving initiatives can strengthen workforce participation while supporting organizations in the communities where construction activity occurs.

Power Design reported that it contributed more than $2.2 million to 336 organizations across the United States during 2025. The supported organizations focused on areas including education, health and wellness, community development, and workforce advancement. The Special Olympics Texas donation represents one example of how construction-related recycling programs can generate resources for broader community benefit.

Source: Power Design Inc.