UnitedHealthcare employees host volunteer event for Living for Lulu

UnitedHealthcare employees in Texas and Oklahoma joined Habitat for Humanity for a special Do Good Day, transforming a local family's home while honoring Eloise "Lulu" Peck, a young girl whose legacy continues to inspire acts of kindness.

On Sept. 24, employees partnered with Habitat for Humanity to help prepare and furnish a new home for a McKinney, TX woman and her son. After serving as caregiver to both her husband and father through extended illnesses, the homeowner experienced the loss of both family members while her home fell into significant disrepair. Habitat for Humanity stepped in to help build the family a new home on their existing lot, and UnitedHealthcare employees contributed hands-on support to help create a safe, welcoming space where the family can begin a new chapter.

The event was part of the company's Do Good Care Act in honor of Lulu, the daughter of UnitedHealthcare employee Tim Peck, who lost her life during the Camp Mystic floods in July 2025. Known for her generous spirit and passion for helping others, Lulu inspired colleagues across UnitedHealthcare to dedicate a day of service to making a meaningful difference in the community. The volunteer effort took place just days after what would have been her 10th birthday.

“What made this day so special wasn’t just the work we accomplished, but the spirit behind it,” said Dennis Ellis, CEO of UnitedHealthcare’s Employer & Individual Plan of Texas and Oklahoma. “By coming together to serve others, we were able to honor Lulu’s legacy and make a lasting impact for a deserving family. I’m incredibly grateful to our employees, partners and volunteers who made this effort possible.”

In addition to volunteering their time, employees, businesses and broker partners donated $15,000 to Living for Lulu, a charitable foundation and memorial fund created by Lulu’s family to support children and animals in need.

“Lulu believed every act of kindness mattered. She had a remarkable ability to see the good in people and a genuine desire to help others,” Tim said. “Knowing that so many colleagues and partners came together to serve a family in her memory means more to our family than words can express. We hope her legacy continues to inspire people to lead with compassion and make a difference in their communities.”

As Dennis completed his first year as CEO, he looked for a meaningful way to bring employees together around the organization’s commitment to service and community impact.

Through Do Good Day, employees carried Lulu’s generosity and compassion forward by supporting a family in their community. The effort showed what can happen when people come together to help their neighbors — and the team is already planning next year’s event.