Chevron Commits $250,000 to Hurricane Helene Relief and Recovery Efforts
03 Oktober 2024 - 5:00PM
Business Wire
Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) today announced a donation of
$250,000 to support immediate relief and recovery efforts after
Hurricane Helene devastated parts of Florida, Georgia, North
Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee, causing catastrophic
flooding and damage. The funds will provide support for emergency
team and volunteer efforts.
"This destructive hurricane has affected our neighbors far and
wide, and our hearts go out to them," said Andy Walz, president of
Downstream, Midstream and Chemicals. “We are committed to
supporting the impacted communities during this challenging time as
they navigate the recovery process."
- Fuel Relief Fund will receive $125,000 to support relief
efforts throughout the impacted region
- Team Rubicon will receive $75,000 to aid emergency response
teams
- Volunteer Florida will receive $50,000 to support volunteer
mobilization and recovery efforts
In addition, Chevron will match qualifying donations employees
and retirees make to hurricane relief efforts and will provide
financial contributions to organizations where its employees
volunteer. The aim of this collective financial assistance is to
help communities in times of need.
Chevron has a large retail presence in both Florida and Georgia,
supplying more than 1,600 independently owned Chevron and Texaco
stations. In addition, Chevron has numerous fuel terminals
throughout the two states.
About Chevron
Chevron is one of the world’s leading integrated energy
companies. We believe affordable, reliable and ever-cleaner energy
is essential to enabling human progress. Chevron produces crude oil
and natural gas; manufactures transportation fuels, lubricants,
petrochemicals and additives; and develops technologies that
enhance our business and the industry. We aim to grow our oil and
gas business, lower the carbon intensity of our operations and grow
lower carbon businesses in renewable fuels, carbon capture and
offsets, hydrogen and other emerging technologies. More information
about Chevron is available at www.chevron.com.
About Fuel Relief Fund
Fuel Relief Fund (FRF) is a volunteer-driven, 501(c)3 nonprofit
organization based in the United States. In addition to our
dedicated team at headquarters and Boards of Directors in the
United States and the Netherlands, the FRF family consists of
highly skilled and trained operational volunteers with fuel and
emergency management backgrounds as well as fuel supply chain
management experts with decades of experience. Visit About FRF |
Fuel Relief Fund for more information.
About Team Rubicon
Team Rubicon (TR) is a veteran-led humanitarian organization
that serves global communities before, during, and after disasters
and crises. Their vision is to support humanity and build
resiliency for vulnerable communities across the world. Founded
following the Haiti earthquake in 2010, the organization has grown
to almost 180,000 volunteers across the United States and has
launched over 1,100 operations both domestically and
internationally. By pairing the skills and experiences of military
veterans with first responders, medical professionals, and
technology solutions, TR aims to provide the greatest service and
impact possible. Around the world, disasters are a part of life. No
corner of the globe is spared from severe weather–be it crippling
winter storms, catastrophic hurricanes, or unchecked wildfires.
When disaster strikes, TR works alongside local governments and
agencies to provide services to those who are most vulnerable.
Visit www.teamrubiconusa.org for more information.
About Volunteer Florida
Volunteer Florida, established in the Florida Statutes in 1994,
manages national service programs and advocates for volunteerism
across the Sunshine State. Over the years, Volunteer Florida has
expanded its role to become the state's lead agency for mobilizing
volunteers and coordinating donations before, during, and after
disasters. This includes the management of the Florida Disaster
Fund. In addition to disaster response efforts, Volunteer Florida
remains steadfast in their mission to promote volunteerism through
initiatives like Volunteer Connect, the state's official platform
for volunteer opportunities. Through high-impact volunteer
programs, Volunteer Florida engages Floridians, transforms
communities, and helps make our state a better place to live. For
more information, visit: www.volunteerflorida.org.
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