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Housing and Basic Needs
TOTAL FUNDS DONATED IN 2022: $7.0 MILLION
Having a shelter helps families build strong social, economic and cultural ties with their community. Valero
partners with several agencies that work to give neighbors a place to call home. The following are some examples
of recent efforts:
Houston, Texas – In 2022, the
Houston refinery partnered
with Rebuilding Together to help
repair a home in the Manchester
neighborhood, across the street
from the refinery.
Port Arthur, Texas – In 2022,
Valero donated $30,000 to
Sleep in Heavenly Peace, which
helped to provide more than
100 bed frames, mattresses and
bedding for children in Port Arthur.
The organization builds beds for
about 1,000 children every year.
San Antonio,
Texas – Valero has
supported Habitat
for Humanity since
2007. In 2022, Valero
volunteers put the
finishing touches
on our 15th home
for a family in San
Antonio, embodying
the true meaning of
community.
Three Rivers, Texas – Valero partnered with Habitat for Humanity to
construct a home in Beeville, Texas, for a family of military veterans.
Valero supports organizations that celebrate diversity and inclusion, including:
children in the New Sarpy
community, near the
Valero St. Charles Refinery.
St. Charles, Louisiana – As part of
Black History Month recognition,
Valero installed a new community
library box and invited author
Merlyna Valentine to read her book,
“Daisy the Extra Special Flower” to
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Corpus Christi, Texas –
Valero was recognized
as the 2022 Community
Partner of the Year and the
recipient of the Diamond
Award by the NAACP’s
H. Boyd Hall Chapter for its
contributions to racial equity.
Memphis, Tennessee - National
Civil Rights Museum; Valero
Proudly Supports the 31st Freedom
Award – Valero has been a longtime supporter of the National Civil
Rights Museum (NCRM) through
monetary and community
service investments. As part
of our commitment to cultural
education programs, Valero was
one of the presenting sponsors
of the 2022 Freedom Award
Ceremony that celebrated
honorees for their tireless
contributions to freedom,
equality and justice. In addition,
Valero employees have
participated in thousands of
hours of volunteer service at the
museum.
