As the holiday season approaches, Valero is highlighting its long‑standing tradition of community service in San Antonio. Since 1980, the company and its workforce have contributed over $300 million to United Way, making it Valero’s longest‑running outreach effort.
Record‑breaking United Way pledge
For the 2026 campaign, Valero employees in San Antonio pledged more than $5.1 million to United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County. That figure exceeds the internal target of $3.9 million and reflects the deep commitment of Valero’s local workforce to the families and neighborhoods they call home.
Day of Caring volunteers improve local facilities
Nearly 200 Valero team members participated in the company’s annual Day of Caring. Volunteers partnered with Family Service’s Neighborhood Place, completing cleaning, painting, gardening and the construction of new picnic tables. Their work helped transform a 64,000‑square‑foot facility into a welcoming space where individuals and families can learn, connect and thrive.
Benefit for Children supports youth programs
Through the Valero Benefit for Children, hundreds of charities receive grants that target basic needs, health care and education for children in the communities where Valero employees live and work. This year’s effort was bolstered by the Valero Texas Open, which raised $25.2 million, bringing the tournament’s all‑time charitable giving to more than $306 million.
Thanksgiving with the Troops and Adopt‑A‑Family
November marks the 20th anniversary of “Valero’s Thanksgiving with the Troops,” a tradition that brings local service members together for a holiday meal when they cannot be with their families. In December, the company’s Adopt‑A‑Family program will partner with the San Antonio Police Department’s Blue Santa, Family Service and Any Baby Can to fulfill Christmas wish lists for hundreds of families across the city.
Strong third‑quarter business results
Valero’s recent third‑quarter earnings underscore the company’s operational strength. All three reporting segments—refining, renewable diesel and ethanol—performed well, with refinery operators running plants near record production levels to keep the market supplied with essential transportation fuels.
Valero’s blend of robust business performance and generous community investment illustrates how a major energy company can serve both shareholders and the neighborhoods that support it.
Original reporting: San Antonio Report — read the source article.
