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Major Valero Fundraisers Generated $42 Million in 2022
United Way
Our employees are “United” for United Way — Since
1980, Valero has contributed more than $255 million to
70 United Way affiliates in 26 states across the U.S.
where Valero employees live and work.
In 2022 alone, our employees raised more than
$19 million for United Way through employee pledges,
fundraising events and a company match. More than
60% of our employees generously pledged 1% or more
of their annual salary to United Way agencies.
“Valero is a company that promotes a community
atmosphere in and outside of the plant gates. There
is not an area in our community that has not been
improved by the culture of compassion that Valero has
built with their employees.”
– Janie Johnson, United Way of Mid & South Jefferson
County, CEO & Executive Director
“We are grateful for Valero's unwavering commitment
to supporting United Way of San Antonio and Bexar
County. Their generous contributions and dedicated
employee-giving campaign have positively impacted
the lives of countless individuals, families and children
throughout our community."
– Chris Martin, United Way of San Antonio and Bexar
County, President & CEO
“For decades, the Valero Wilmington Refinery has
stood with United Way of Greater Los Angeles in
helping families in crisis and neighborhoods build
shared prosperity. We thank Valero for another strong
year in our long-standing partnership in Creating L.A.’s
Future. Together!”
– Elise Buik, United Way of Los Angeles, President & CEO
Valero Texas Open
The Valero Texas Open
In 2022, 349 charities
continues to rank No. 1
across the United States
on the PGA TOUR in
received funding through
charitable fundraising,
the Valero Texas Open
with an all-time total of
and Benefit for Children.
$232 million, including
funds raised in 2023. With the support and generosity
of Valero's business partners and sponsors, the 2023
Valero Texas Open and its associated fundraising
events, Valero Benefit for Children and Champions fore
Charity, generated more than $23 million in proceeds in
2023 alone.
The Valero Benefit for Children provides funding for
children’s programs in the communities where Valero
operates to support initiatives targeting:
Basic Needs
31%
Education
42%
Healthcare
27%
Lane Riggs, Chief Executive Officer and
President, is joined by the 2023 Valero
Texas Open (VTO) champion, Corey
Conners, and the children at the First
Tee of San Antonio during the VTO.
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Business Partner Spotlight – RICHARD
Over the past 17 years, family-owned and
operated RICHARD has performed engineering
and construction services to support major capital
projects across U.S.-based Valero facilities. Some
of the projects include emissions reduction and the
development of the largest renewable diesel process
units in the world. RICHARD is a long-standing
partner and supporter of the Valero Texas Open and
the Valero Benefit for Children golf tournaments.
