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Volunteerism is Part of Valero’s
Culture
More than 129,400 Employee
Volunteer Hours in 2023
Mexico City, Mexico – In partnership with Fondo
Unido de Mexico (United Way Mexico), Valero
volunteers helped local schools by completing
painting projects, updating bathrooms, enhancing
sports facilities, and creating a safe and clean
student environment.
Port Arthur, Texas – Valero volunteers completely
renovated an old baseball 昀椀eld for Port Arthur's Little
League, giving 200 local baseball players a safe
place to learn the game and take pride in their home
昀椀eld.
Major Valero Fundraisers Generated
More Than $44 Million
United Way
In 2023, we pledged more than $20.4 million
to United Way, making our total contribution
since 1980 more than $275 million. Last
year’s campaign supported 60 United Way
af昀椀liates across 32 states.
“Valero’s support has been an anchor of stability for us
to provide relief and temporary housing after events like
hurricanes and tornados. Put simply, the support from
Valero makes our community a better place.”
- John Dias, Executive Director, United Way of
St. Charles
"Valero's partnership with United Way of North Central
Iowa has been so valuable. They are true leaders in
giving back to the community."
- Jen Arends, CEO, United Way of North Central Iowa,
serving Charles City and Lakota
Port Arthur, Texas, Little League baseball 昀椀eld
renovation
Three Rivers, Texas – Valero volunteers collected 131
binders and 57 backpacks to provide school supplies
in Live Oak and McMullen counties.
Houston, Texas – To help local students prepare for
the school year, Valero volunteers distributed 200
backpacks 昀椀lled with school supplies to children in
neighborhoods near the Valero Houston Re昀椀nery.
Texas City, Texas – Valero volunteers supported
Galveston County’s Food Bank haunted house by
cooking barbecue plates for more than 4,000 people.
Benicia, California – Valero volunteers supported
the Benicia Lion Club’s Crab Feed, which raised more
than $12,000 for community events, such as vision
and health screenings.
Amarillo, Texas - Valero volunteers from the
company's Amarillo Payment Service Center assisted
in packaging more than 25,000 meals to residents in
partnership with High Plains Food Bank.
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"Year after year, the Valero Meraux Re昀椀nery consistently
ranks among the top most generous workplaces in the
region. Their support has been instrumental in driving
local community impact, closing gaps, and creating
pathways to a better future for countless individuals and
families."
- Michael Williamson, President and CEO, United Way
of Southeast Louisiana, serving St. Bernard Parish
"Valero earns huge success on the many services to our
community and United Way."
- Jackie Wiswell, Executive Director, United Way of
Moore County, serving the Texas Panhandle
"Valero continuously considers the community's
needs and how they can create a positive impact and
then take action. Valero is the company that every
community hopes for."
- Janie Johnson, CEO, United Way of Mid & South
Jefferson County, serving the Port Arthur, Texas,
community
