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Since the first oil strike at Spindletop over 100 years ago, Chevron has been a proud member of the Houston community. Every year, we invest in programs that enable Houston to learn and to work, focusing on education, food and housing security, and the environment.

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fully invested in houston’s future as a lower-carbon energy hub

preparing today’s youth for tomorrow’s careers

Chevron sponsors the Baker-Ripley Fab Lab, a state-of-the-art digital fabrication makerspace located in BakerRipley's East Aldine Community Center.
Chevron sponsors the Baker-Ripley Fab Lab, a state-of-the-art digital fabrication makerspace located in BakerRipley's East Aldine Community Center.

official STEM partner of the houston open

In 2019, Chevron was named the official STEM partner of the Houston Open to help the next generation learn science, technology, engineering and math in exciting, new ways. The same STEM skills that golfers use to elevate their game can also put kids on a clear course to success in the classroom and in life, unlocking their greatest future potential.

In 2019, Chevron was named the official STEM partner of the Houston Open to help the next generation learn science, technology, engineering and math in exciting, new ways. The same STEM skills that golfers use to elevate their game can also put kids on a clear course to success in the classroom and in life, unlocking their greatest future potential.

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Chevron sponsors the Texas Children's Hospital Trauma and Grief Center to provide mobile mental health units to service Houston's public schools.
Chevron sponsors the Texas Children's Hospital Trauma and Grief Center to provide mobile mental health units to service Houston's public schools.

Chevron supports the Boys and Girls Club Greater Houston and its mission to help local youth thrive, achieve and contribute to society.
Chevron supports the Boys and Girls Club Greater Houston and its mission to help local youth thrive, achieve and contribute to society.

In 2019, Chevron the Astros Foundation launched Wins for Kids, an annual program that supports Houston's youth.
In 2019, Chevron the Astros Foundation launched Wins for Kids, an annual program that supports Houston's youth.

empowering independence through food and housing security

Chevron's local workforce volunteers at the Houston Food Bank year-round, assembling supplies for the Backpack Buddy and Food for Change programs.
Chevron's local workforce volunteers at the Houston Food Bank year-round, assembling supplies for the Backpack Buddy and Food for Change programs.

Chevron supports SEARCH Homeless Services to enable Houstonians to achieve stability and become active participants in their local economy.
Chevron supports SEARCH Homeless Services to enable Houstonians to achieve stability and become active participants in their local economy.

For over 40 years, Chevron and Houston Habitat for Humanity have partnered to empower home ownership in low-income communities.
For over 40 years, Chevron and Houston Habitat for Humanity have partnered to empower home ownership in low-income communities.

Chevron supports Dress for Success Houston, an organization that empowers women to achieve economic independence.
Chevron supports Dress for Success Houston, an organization that empowers women to achieve economic independence.

Houston Pride

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Diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of Chevron’s corporate values. In 2019, we became the first major oil and gas company to sponsor the local LGBTQ+ Pride Parade and Festival and won "Best Overall Float".

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Houston Marathon

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Our goal is to support programs that enable Houstonians to reach new heights. Since 2006, the Chevron Houston Marathon has served as Houston's largest single-day sporting event, generating over $50 million for the local economy and raising funds for local charities.
Houston Rodeo

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Supporting the Rodeo reinforces our commitment to supporting youth and education. Rodeo funding supports students from across the state of Texas through multiple educational programs, including Junior Livestock Show, educational program grants, graduate assistantships and scholarships.

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invest in innovation that supports houston’s economic growth

Chevron is a founding supporter of Houston Exponential’s Venture Fund, created to accelerate Houston's innovation ecosystem.
Chevron is a founding supporter of Houston Exponential’s Venture Fund, created to accelerate Houston's innovation ecosystem.

Chevron sponsors Plug and Play Houston with the goal to fuel innovation and solve industry challenges of the Energy industry.
Chevron sponsors Plug and Play Houston with the goal to fuel innovation and solve industry challenges of the Energy industry.

Chevron is proud to be among the first corporate sponsors of the Cannon, a co-working ecosystem designed to spur local innovation.
Chevron is proud to be among the first corporate sponsors of the Cannon, a co-working ecosystem designed to spur local innovation.

more about chevron in houston

The Houston area is home to approximately 8,000 Chevron employees and contractors.
The Houston area is home to approximately 8,000 Chevron employees and contractors.

Chevron is a proud sponsor of the bareback riding and chuckwagon race events at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
Chevron is a proud sponsor of the bareback riding and chuckwagon race events at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.

Chevron volunteers thousands of hours for Houston nonprofit organizations as part of the Chevron Humankind program.
Chevron volunteers thousands of hours for Houston nonprofit organizations as part of the Chevron Humankind program.

Chevron's STEM Zone brings science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) to life for students in Houston.
Chevron's STEM Zone brings science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) to life for students in Houston.

Chevron is the Official Volunteerism Partner of the Houston Texans and supports the annual Texans Care Volunteer Day.
Chevron is the Official Volunteerism Partner of the Houston Texans and supports the annual Texans Care Volunteer Day.

Updated: September 2022