CITGO Lemont Refinery Donates to United Way of Will County

LEMONT, IL - The CITGO Lemont Refinery recently raised $206,087 for their annual United Way campaign.

“For many years CITGO and its employees have fueled the United Way’s mission of help and hope, and this year’s fundraising results are a perfect example of the company’s true dedication to support the communities in which it serves,” said Mike Hennessy, president and CEO of the United Way of Will County, in a release.

According to Hennessy, CITGO is a corporate cornerstone in the United Way of Will County’s annual campaign, having raised more than $2 million over the past 17 years through employee contributions, corporate donations and various fundraising events.

According to CITGO, support for the United Way by CITGO Lemont Refinery employees takes place year-round. Many employees choose to contribute through automatic payroll deductions each month – to ensure ongoing support for the programs and services. The dollars raised will be used to fund 109 specific programs that fall within the United Way’s four areas of impact: healthy lifestyles; safer communities; self-sufficiency; and youth success.

Members of TeamCITGO, the employee volunteer program, also donate their time to various partner agencies like Guardian Angel Home Community Services and the Northern Illinois Food Bank.

Photo provided by CITGO Lemont Refinery.