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Valero employees donate well more than 100,000 volunteer hours each year to improve people's lives and give back to the communities where they live and work. The company is a true partner in each of its communities and actively participates in a variety of charitable events as well as civic initiatives. Employees from every Valero location – from the stores to the refineries to the corporate headquarters – exemplify their commitment as true corporate neighbors.

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Community & Giving

Valero and its employees, and through generous and giving sponsors, raise millions of dollars annually, donating to various local and nationwide worthy causes — with a particular interest in children’s charities. Events and charitable organizations include:

  • Valero Benefit for Children Golf Classic
  • Valero Texas Open
  • United Way
  • Muscular Dystrophy Association
  • National Multiple Sclerosis Society
  • Children’s Miracle Network
Sponsorships

Valero’s brand stands for excellence in everything it does, so it’s no surprise that the company supports excellence in athletics, sponsoring premier sporting events throughout the U.S., including:

  • Valero Texas Open – Covered by CBS and The Golf Channel, the Valero Texas Open is a world-class tournament on the PGA TOUR, and in conjunction with the Valero Benefit for Children consistently ranks among the biggest fundraisers on the PGA TOUR
  • Valero Alamo Bowl – Top college football teams from the Big 10 and Big 12 conferences match up to play what is always an exciting game
  • Other events including the Valero Cactus Bowl
San Antonio Food Bank Volunteerism

More than 100,000 hours are donated by Valero employees each year as they volunteer for countless community projects, including student mentoring, environmental cleanup events, Habitat for Humanity, support for at-risk youth and much more.

Military Support

From military care packages to greeting cards and calling cards, Valero Energy Corporation and the Valero Energy Foundation proudly support our U.S. Armed Forces. Through its generous employees, the company delivers well-wishes each year to all deployed employees who are part of the National Guard and Reserve, as well as to deployed family members of Valero employees. Military members receive holiday greetings, e-mail updates from home and large care packages to share with fellow troops. Valero Energy is a proud recipient of the “Pro Patria” and “Above and Beyond” awards from the National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), as well as an honored fundraiser for injured Marines, Wounded Warriors, the USO, the Fisher House and other military support organizations.


Read more about Valero's recognition from the ESGR

Houston Refinery Care Package
United Way
2009 Year in Review
Valero has pledged $11.4 million to the United Way for the 2010 campaign, with an additional $780,700 to Centraide in Canada through our Ultramar employees!
United Way Special Edition
Valero is often recognized and honored for commitment to community, support of the environment and as a best place to work.
Valero Awards & Honors