ExxonMobil Volunteers Donate 826,000 Hours to Charities; ExxonMobil Highlights Volunteerism By Employees, Retirees And Their Families During National Volunteer Week.IRVING, Texas Irving (pronounced 'er-ving') is a city located in the U.S. state of Texas within Dallas County. According to the 2000 U.S. Census, the city population was 191,615; the 2006 estimate was 201,927 according to the North Central Texas Council of Governments, and 196,084 according to -- ExxonMobil Exxon Mobil Corporation or ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM), a multi-national American corporation and a direct descendant of John D. Rockefeller's Standard Oil company[2] announced today that in 2005, 12,000 employees, retirees and their families volunteered over 826,000 hours to over 5,800 charitable organizations This article is about charitable organizations. For other uses of the word charity, see Charity. A charitable organization (also known as a charity) is an organization with charitable purposes only. in 22 countries through company-sponsored volunteer programs. In 2005, Exxon Mobil Corporation Exxon Mobil Corporation U.S.-based oil and gas company formed in 1999 through the merger of Exxon Corp. and Mobil Corp. It has investments and operations in petroleum and natural gas, coal, nuclear fuels, chemicals, and ores. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :XOM XOM Exxon Mobil Corporation (stock symbol) XOM X/Open Object Management XOM OSI-Abstract-Data Manipulation API XOM Xml Object Model XOM X/Open Osi Abstract Data Manipulation ) and its affiliates donated do·nate v. do·nat·ed, do·nat·ing, do·nates v.tr. To present as a gift to a fund or cause; contribute. v.intr. To make a contribution to a fund or cause. $9 million to the charitable organizations where they volunteered. "Our employees are not only ExxonMobil's greatest asset but they are also highly valued in the communities where they live," said Rex Tillerson Rex W. Tillerson (born March 23, 1952 in Wichita Falls, Texas) is the chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of ExxonMobil Corporation, as of January 1, 2006. After earning a B.S. , ExxonMobil Chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "What we hear repeatedly from non-profit organizations A non-profit organization (abbreviated "NPO", also "non-profit" or "not-for-profit") is a legally constituted organization whose primary objective is to support or to actively engage in activities of public or private interest without any commercial or monetary profit purposes. is that ExxonMobil volunteers are highly capable, committed and a tremendous help to their organization. The volunteer grants are icing on the cake Icing on the Cake is the seventeenth episode from the dramedy series Ugly Betty. Overview As Grace and Daniel chit chat in bed before they start the day, Daniel panics when she informs him that she needs to speak with his mother, but tells her that Claire has . I am very proud of our people." "For more than 50 years, ExxonMobil has given record contributions and offered immeasurable volunteer hours to the United Way and our affiliated af·fil·i·ate v. af·fil·i·at·ed, af·fil·i·at·ing, af·fil·i·ates v.tr. 1. To adopt or accept as a member, subordinate associate, or branch: agencies to help address the diverse needs in our community," said Anna Babin, Director of the United Way of the Texas Gulf Coast. During Volunteer Week, April 24-28, 2006, over 2,000 ExxonMobil volunteers will volunteer in 240 projects at 48 United Way-affiliated agencies throughout the greater Houston Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown is a 10-county metropolitan area defined by the Office of Management and Budget. It is located along the Gulf Coast region in the U.S. state of Texas. area. In the U.S., 8,500 volunteers committed 640,000 hours to 4,800 organizations that received $8.2 million. Grants were awarded in 48 states and totals are highest in locations where ExxonMobil has a significant presence such as Baton Rouge Baton Rouge (băt`ən r zh) [Fr.,=red stick], city (1990 pop. 219,531), state capital and seat of East Baton Rouge parish, SE La. , LA- 48,000 volunteer hours,
$745,000 in grants; Baytown Baytown, city (1990 pop. 63,850), Harris co., S Tex., at the head of Galveston Bay, on the Houston ship channel; inc. 1948 after the consolidation of Goose Creek, Pelly, and Baytown. , TX- 40,000 volunteer hours, $515,500 in
grants; Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX- 22,000 volunteer hours, $249,000 in
grants, Houston Houston, city (1990 pop. 1,630,553), seat of Harris co., SE Tex., a deepwater port on the Houston Ship Channel; inc. 1837.
EconomyThe fourth largest city in the nation and the largest in the entire South and Southwest, Houston is a port of entry; , TX- 201,000 volunteer hours, $2,904,000 in grants; and Fairfax Fairfax, city (1990 pop. 19,622), historic seat of Fairfax co., NE Va., a residential suburb of Washington, D.C.; inc. 1892, as a city 1961 (at which time it became independent and no longer included in a county). There is some light manufacturing. , VA- 35,000 volunteer hours, $429,000 in grants. Examples of recipient One who receives. The person to whom an e-mail message is sent is the recipient. (communications) recipient - One who receives; receiver. E.g. "No recipient of the e-mail message will know about the other addressees who were listed in the BCC header." organizations and contact information is provided at the end of this document. In 2005 ExxonMobil employees and retirees also donated $35 million of their own money to charity and relief organizations through company-sponsored programs. When combined with corporate donations, ExxonMobil, together with its employees and retirees, contributed $168 million to community investments worldwide. ExxonMobil Foundation is the primary philanthropic phil·an·throp·ic also phil·an·throp·i·cal adj. 1. Of, relating to, or marked by philanthropy; humanitarian. 2. Organized to provide humanitarian or charitable assistance: arm of the Exxon Mobil Corporation in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . The Foundation and the Corporation engage in a range of philanthropic activities that advance education, health and science in the communities where ExxonMobil has significant operations. In the United States, ExxonMobil supports initiatives to improve math and science education at the K-12 and higher education higher education Study beyond the level of secondary education. Institutions of higher education include not only colleges and universities but also professional schools in such fields as law, theology, medicine, business, music, and art. levels. Globally, ExxonMobil provides funding to improve basic education and combat malaria malaria, infectious parasitic disease that can be either acute or chronic and is frequently recurrent. Malaria is common in Africa, Central and South America, the Mediterranean countries, Asia, and many of the Pacific islands. and other infectious diseases infectious diseases: see communicable diseases. in developing countries. In 2005, Exxon Mobil Corporation, its divisions and affiliates, and ExxonMobil Foundation provided $133 million in contributions worldwide, with $42 million dedicated to education. Additional information on ExxonMobil's community partnerships and contributions programs is available at http://www.exxonmobil.com/community. Information from Volunteer Donation donation n. gift. If made to a qualified non-profit charitable, religious, educational or public service organization, it may be deductible as a contribution in calculating income tax. DONATION, contracts. Recipients:
BATON ROUGE, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish Recycling Office
Contact: Director Susan Hamilton, 225-389-5194
Overview of Organization: Promotes innovative waste reduction
programs in East Baton Rouge Parish. The office implements
outreach campaigns and events such as the annual America
Recycles Day and Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day.
Comment from recipient: "The ExxonMobil VIP grants, along with
the incredible support that ExxonMobil volunteers provide,
enables our Recycling Office to effectively reach out to our
community and provide numerous community recycling events
during the year," said Susan Hamilton, EBRP Recycling Office
Director.
East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools
Contact: School Superintendent Charlotte Placide, 225-922-5618
Overview of the Organization: Operates public school system
for East Baton Rouge Parish.
Comment from the recipient: "The partnership we have with
ExxonMobil in Baton Rouge is an outstanding initiative that
they have taken on in support of public education. Their
volunteer organization (Ambassadors Committed to Education)
has demonstrated an invaluable leadership toward the
development of our students, teachers and other professionals.
This is especially true for our highest needs students. I
truly value the relationship and partnership we've had with
ExxonMobil over the years, not only by their volunteers and
funding, but also from the capacity-building we continue to
experience in this partnership," said Charlotte Placide,
Superintendent of Schools.
BAYTOWN, TX
Baytown Youth Fair Association
Contact: Joey Enderli, President, 281-834-9453
Overview of Organization: The mission of the Baytown Youth
Fair & Livestock Association is to provide facilities and
opportunities for area youth to exhibit their agricultural
work, to promote understanding and a better knowledge of
proper selection and care of livestock, and to give youth an
opportunity for training in leadership and sportsmanship.
Comment from recipient: "VIP grants have made it possible for
us to renovate our Youth Fair Grounds and give students a
better opportunity to exhibit their animals," said Joey
Enderli.
Pumphrey Elementary School
Contact: Rachel De Leon, Principal, 281-420-4655
Overview of Organization: Pumphrey Elementary (grades Pre K -
5) is an 18-year partner school with ExxonMobil and is located
across the street from the ExxonMobil Baytown Olefins Plant.
Comment from recipient: "With VIP grant money, our school has
been able to continue purchasing science lab equipment. This
equipment has made it possible for students to have a hands-on
approach to learning science and improve our science and math
initiatives. While we recognize how important direct
contributions are to our school, it is the ExxonMobil
volunteers who have made such an impact on our students by
demonstrating the importance of math and science and serving
as positive role models," said Rachel De Leon.
DALLAS-FT. WORTH, TX
Girls, Inc.
Contact: Stephanie Scott, Communications Director,
214-654-4536
Overview of the Organization: Girls Incorporated encourages
girls to discover their own identity, develop their potential
and grow in their sense of responsibility to self, family and
community. It provides female-focused programs that empower
girls to take charge of their lives.
Comment from the recipient: "Through ExxonMobil volunteers,
girls have the opportunity to take a peek into their futures.
They begin to see that their future lives could be when they
stay focused on reaching their goals. Our girls know that
there are people in our community who love then and want the
best for them," said Ruth Thomas, Girls, Inc. CEO.
Junior Achievement
Contact: Linda L. Schoelkopf, President, 970-690-8484 x 247
Overview of the Organization: Junior Achievement educates and
inspires young people to value free enterprise, business, and
economics to improve the quality of their lives. In 2005, 13
employees volunteered, teaching JA programs to classes in
Dallas and Irving.
Comment from the recipient: "It is the ongoing commitment of
companies like ExxonMobil that enables Junior Achievement to
continue to make a difference in the lives of thousands of
children in Dallas, and millions around the world. By
encouraging employees to take time during the workday to
volunteer in a classroom and providing leaders for our Boards
of Directors, ExxonMobil demonstrates every day that when
corporate America values the volunteer services their
employees provide, our communities thrive," Linda L.
Schoelkopf, Junior Achievement Dallas, President.
HOUSTON, TX
United Way of the Texas Gulf Coast (UWTGC)
Contact: Anna Babin, Director, 713-685-2756
Overview of the Organization: The UWTCG provides support to
more than 80 agencies in four counties. The Houston area is
home to operational headquarters for six of our global
businesses. Over the 2005 Campaign, 6,300 employees
volunteered more than 64,000 hours at UW-affiliated agencies,
and that was a 14 percent increase over the previous year.
Every year, thousands of employees and retirees work on
volunteer projects we identify with the UW -- they build,
paint, refurbish, organize senior citizen activities.
Comment from the recipient: "Truly, ExxonMobil and its
employees are a living example of what can be accomplished
with continued commitment and dedication to the community. For
more than 50 years, ExxonMobil has given record contributions
and offered immeasurable volunteer hours to the United Way and
our affiliated agencies to help address the diverse needs in
our community. This year's contribution is especially
meaningful to us and we are fortunate to have such a committed
partner on our side."
FAIRFAX, VA
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology,
Alexandria, VA
Contact: Joan Ozdogan, Executive Director, 703-750-8317
Overview of the Organization: TJHSST provides a specialized
learning environment for selected students with high ability,
aptitude, and interest in mathematics, science and technology.
TJHSST is administered by Fairfax County Public Schools and
serves nearly 1,800 students from Arlington, Fairfax,
Fauquier, Loudoun, Prince William Counties, and the Cities of
Fairfax and Falls Church.
Comment from the recipient: "ExxonMobil employees have
immeasurably added to our learning community through
curriculum advising, guest lectures, judging science fairs,
and Jefferson student programs that promote middle school
student interest in mathematics, engineering and science. We
are very grateful to ExxonMobil for their commitment to
community through employee volunteerism and financial support
through VIP Grant Program." Joan Ozdogan, Executive Director,
Jefferson Partnership Fund.
United Community Ministries, Inc. (UCM)
Contact: Denise Hayden, Director of Development, 703-768-7106
ext. 338
Overview of the Organization: Our mission is to assist
families and individuals to improve the quality of their lives
in a manner which builds their self-esteem and fosters their
ability to function at the greatest level of their capacity --
socially, economically, and emotionally.
Comment from the recipient: The support that we've received
over the past 15 years from the Exxon Mobil Corporation and
it's employees has been instrumental in our ability to provide
assistance to the working poor in our community. Employee
participation in our Annual Holiday Toy Drive, donating bikes,
toys and clothing, has helped us bring a little joy into the
lives of children who otherwise would go without. And, the
generous Volunteer Involvement Program not only provides us
wonderful, professional volunteers, we get a check too!
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