Chevron Commits $3 Million to Support Hurricane Ida Relief and Recovery Efforts
September 02 2021 - 2:00PM
Business Wire
Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) announced today it is making a
commitment of $3 million to support relief and recovery efforts
underway in the communities affected by Hurricane Ida.
“As a major employer and longtime partner in several Gulf Coast
communities, Chevron is fully committed to helping the region
recover from the impacts of Hurricane Ida,” said Brad Middleton,
vice president of Chevron North America Exploration and Production
Company's Gulf of Mexico Business Unit, which is headquartered in
Covington, Louisiana. “We understand that these resources are vital
to support the needs of our communities. There is significant
recovery work to be done, and Chevron stands by our fellow
Louisiana residents through this difficult time.”
American Red Cross, Catholic Charities and Team Rubicon will
each receive a $500,000 donation to support immediate relief
efforts throughout the impacted region, including Jefferson,
Lafourche, Terrebonne, St. Charles, Orleans, Plaquemines and St.
Tammany parishes, and others. The remaining $1.5 million will be
distributed across local organizations focused on disaster relief.
In addition, the company will match qualifying donations to
hurricane relief efforts made by employees and retirees, as well as
provide financial contributions to organizations where employees
volunteer. Together, this financial assistance aims to help
Chevron’s employees, families and communities during times of
need.
Organizations like the American Red Cross, Catholic Charities
and Team Rubicon are key partners in delivering that assistance.
“Thanks to Chevron’s generous support, the Red Cross, alongside our
partners, is able to shelter and support thousands of families
impacted by Hurricane Ida,” said Don Herring, chief development
officer at the American Red Cross. “We are proud to count on
partners like Chevron as we work together to provide much-needed
comfort and care to help people in need.”
“For decades, Catholic Charities has responded to the needs of
the community after natural disasters,” said Sister Marjorie
Hebert, president and CEO of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese
of New Orleans. “As we prepare to respond to short- and long-term
needs in the community, we are so grateful for Chevron’s commitment
to Louisiana and that they have entrusted us with the funding to be
able to help people after Hurricane Ida.”
“Chevron’s support of Team Rubicon is truly an incredible
investment in Louisiana’s recovery, especially as we begin to
understand the extent of the damage left by Hurricane Ida,” says
Art delaCruz, chief executive officer of Team Rubicon. “This
partnership will allow our Greyshirt volunteers to make an even
greater impact as we assist communities in recovering after the
storm.”
Chevron has been producing and delivering energy in Louisiana
and the Gulf of Mexico for more than 80 years. Its Gulf Coast-based
workforce supports offshore operations in the Gulf of Mexico,
Chevron Pipeline Company in Port Fourchon and the Chevron Oronite
Company’s Oak Point plant. The company also operates the Chevron
Pascagoula Refinery in Mississippi, and with its marketers,
Americas Fuels and Lubricants has Chevron- and Texaco-branded
retail stations across the Gulf Coast region.
About Chevron
Chevron is one of the world’s leading integrated energy
companies. We believe affordable, reliable and ever-cleaner energy
is essential to achieving a more prosperous and sustainable world.
Chevron produces crude oil and natural gas; manufactures
transportation fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals and additives; and
develops technologies that enhance our business and the industry.
To advance a lower-carbon future, we are focused on
cost-efficiently lowering our carbon intensity, increasing
renewables and offsets in support of our business, and investing in
low-carbon technologies that enable commercial solutions. More
information about Chevron is available at www.chevron.com.
About American Red Cross
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to
victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's
blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international
humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their
families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on
volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its
mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or
cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.
About Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities has served the region since 1727. We help our
neighbors meet immediate needs and face long-term challenges. We
steward our resources with transparency and efficiency. Together,
we create a community where everyone is able to live with dignity
and hope. Please visit ccano.org for more information.
About Team Rubicon
Team Rubicon serves communities by mobilizing veterans to
continue their service by leveraging their skills and experience to
help people prepare, respond, and recover from disasters and
humanitarian crises. Founded following the Haiti earthquake in
2010, the organization has grown to almost 150,000 volunteers
across the United States and has launched over 800 operations both
domestically and internationally. Amidst the COVID-19 outbreak,
Team Rubicon has not only pivoted to be able to continue to deliver
disaster response and rebuild services in core mission areas but
has also expanded their scope of missions to meet community needs
brought about by COVID. Visit www.teamrubiconusa.org for more
information.
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