Charitable Donations
In 2011, Chevron contributed more than $3.4 million to nonprofit and civic organizations in Richmond and West Contra Costa County for programs that focus on three main areas:
- Public Safety, focusing on at-risk youth
- Improving the quality of K-12 education and
- Economic development, with an emphasis on job creation and vocational training
Our focus on funding results-oriented organizations enables the Refinery to have a greater impact in the community and enhances our ability to improve the quality of life for Richmond residents. Read our Chevron Richmond Community Grant Guidelines for 2012 for more information on Chevron's policy on sponsorships and donations. For progress updates and reporting, please also see Chevron's Community Grant Report Form.
Local Support
Key 2011 Contributions went to support programs such as:
Economic Development Programs such as Catholic Charities Clinical Medical Assistant Bilingual Training Project (Project B-MAT), West Contra Costa Business Development Center Local Economic Development Initiative (LEDI), and the Greater Richmond Interfaith Program Career Pipelines Initiative.
Youth Services Programs including City of Richmond YouthWorks Summer Youth Employment Program, YMCA Youth and Family Services Program, and Youth Enrichment Strategies Camp and Community Program.
Educational Programs as WCCUSD Mathematics Coach Initiative, Gooden College Connection STEM Mentoring Project and the American Chemical Society Project SEED.
Civic and Community Programs including the Greater Richmond Interfaith Program’s Project Homeless Connect, Richmond Neighborhood Council’s Community Programs and Scholarships, and GRID Alternatives Solar Installation Affordable Housing Program.
Financial support and equipment to other local nonprofit organizations is provided annually in our community. See our local 2011 Charitable Contributions.