Richmond Today, a newsletter from Chevron Richmond

We are excited to share the May 2014 issue of Richmond Today, the official newsletter of Chevron Richmond.

You can access a PDF of the newsletter in both English and Spanish by CLICKING HERE. For your convenience, we have included highlights from our May newsletter below. Please feel free to forward this to your friends, family, neighbors and colleagues.

Chevron Invests $6.5 Million in Richmond

Chevron Richmond contributed more than $6.5 million in 2013 to improve schools, create jobs and provide opportunities for youth in Richmond and West County.  Our community contributions demonstrate Chevron Richmond’s commitment to investing in and partnering with the local organizations that work tirelessly to make this community a better place to live and work. Chevron Richmond is proud to continue to support community partners who are making a difference. 

Community Giving 2013

Chevron Richmond remained committed to improving the quality of life in Richmond and West County in 2013, investing more than $6.5 million to support opportunities for youth, education and economic development.  Beyond these contributions, Chevron Richmond employees volunteered with Richmond and West County nonprofits for a total of 1,986 volunteer hours – a 50% increase from 2012.  You can learn more about Chevron’s community giving and the work of Chevron’s community partners by visiting www.ChevronRichmond.com.     

Community Giving Spotlight

We highlight four community partners who are making an impact in the areas of economic development, education, public safety and civic engagement thanks to the support of Chevron Richmond.  The Emerging Leaders Program helped improve academic outcomes for 1,600 local students, while the Gompers High School Youth Development Collaboration turned one of Richmond’s most challenged schools into a measurably safer learning environment.  The Women’s Initiative for Self-Employment provided business training to nearly 40 talented low-income women and Richmond’s hallmark Cinco de Mayo Festival celebrated yet another successful year, thanks in part to Chevron Richmond’s support. 

Chevron Helps Students, Communities 

Each year, Chevron Richmond awards Partnership Grants to organizations in Richmond and West County that improve educational opportunities or support economic development.  The program’s $5 million local investment has made a huge impact in the community, funding groundbreaking projects like the Family Sustainability Project in North Richmond, which works in nearby schools and in partnership with the roving Breathmobile® clinic to help children address and treat respiratory illnesses.  Check out the newsletter for more information on the Project and the other 2013 California Partnership Grant recipients.

Community Corner: A Passion for Cooking

We spotlight the Richmond-based Fusion Latina Collective, a catering company founded by five women with a passion for cooking and a dream of catering fresh Mexican and Nicaraguan food to businesses and events throughout the East Bay.  The business launched in 2013 thanks to the support of Chevron Richmond and the Women’s Initiative for Self-Employment.  Read the complete May edition for a fresh, healthy recipe from the talented women at Fusion Latina.