CITGO’s Lemont Refinery recently raised a notable $182,000 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association at the 13th annual MDA Shamrock Bowl. The event gathered 288 bowlers from 58 different companies. “CITGO has a long, proud history of supporting MDA because it represents a cause we care deeply about,” stated Jim Cristman, CITGO Lemont Vice President and…
Twice Daily Gifts Free Trip to Italy for One Customer
Nashville, Tenn.-based Twice Daily recently gifted one lucky customer with a free trip to Italy. Brandon Trainer, a Twice Daily Rewards member and local resident of middle Tennessee, was presented a check valued at $7,500 by the Twice Daily team, which he’ll get to put toward his trip to Italy. Twice Daily officially launched Made…
Rutter’s Brings Back $50,000 Youth Sports Giveaway
Rutter’s Children’s Charities has announced the return of its $50,000 Youth Sports Giveaway for 2024. Local youth sports leagues or teams can apply online and 50 will be chosen to receive a $1,000 donation for use towards uniforms, equipment, travel expenses and other needs. Youth leagues and teams can apply from March 22 through April…
bp and Shell Donate $1.7 Million to Launch Energy Trading Program
bp America and Shell Energy North America have announced a combined donation of $1,675,250 to Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) to support the establishment of a dedicated energy trading program (ETP) in its College of Business. “The funding and development of the ETP in partnership with PVAMU is in direct support of bp America and…
Marathon Refinery Helps Raise $140,000 for Boys & Girls Club
In February, Marathon Petroleum’s Robinson refinery co-sponsored and organized the Crawford County Youth Foundation Gala, which included a silent and live auction. More than 250 community members attended the event at Robinson’s Stoney Ridge Event Center. Proceeds topped the $100,000 fundraising goal by over $40,000. The money will help establish a Boys & Girls Club…
Parker’s Supports Injured Veterans in Georgia and South Carolina
Parker’s Kitchen has partnered with the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) to support injured local veterans in Georgia and South Carolina. Parker’s Kitchen and WWP representatives made an official announcement at the company’s headquarters in Savannah, Ga., at a special reception attended by local dignitaries and area veterans. This exciting new partnership will support the WWP…
Marathon Grant Funds New Ground Monitor for Oregon Fire Department
Marathon Pipe Line (MPL) recently provided a $7,000 grant to Ontario Fire & Rescue (OFR) in Oregon to purchase a new ground monitor. A week later, a third-party truck transporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) caught fire during the fuel loading process at a nearby facility not connected to Marathon Petroleum. OFR crews responded and worked…
Wawa Converts Old Store to Philanthropic Popcorn Production Facility
Wawa — working alongside the Eagles Autism Foundation, Popcorn for the People and Nouryon — announced the opening of the new Center City production facility that will create new employment opportunities for the neurodiverse community. The multi-million dollar project was announced by the four investment groups in August 2023 at the Lincoln Financial Field. In…
EG America Launches American Red Cross Fundraiser
EG America has launched its March fundraiser in support of the American Red Cross. The company’s goal for the fundraiser is $250,000. “We are happy to support the American Red Cross by raising funds essential for their mission of helping those in times of need,” said John Carey, president and CEO of EG America. “During…
GATE Petroleum Co. Raises $50,000 for American Lung Association
The GATE Foundation announced that it has raised $50,000 for the American Lung Association. Funds were collected from July 1 to Dec. 31 in coin boxes located at the registers of all GATE locations in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. Funding will be allocated to the respective Lung Association organizations in the communities…