CITGO Lemont Refinery Raises $183K For United Way Of Will County

LEMONT, IL — CITGO Lemont Refinery recently held its annual United Way campaign, and raised $183,940 in support of the 37 partner agencies that receive funding and guidance from the United Way of Will County, the business said in a news release.

The money was raised during the annual CITGO workplace campaign by more than 570 CITGO employees, including support from the United Steel Workers Union and matching funds from CITGO Petroleum Corporation, the business said.

The dollars raised will be used to fund over 78 programs throughout Will County that fall within the United Way’s four areas of impact: healthy lifestyles; safer communities; self-sufficiency; and youth success, according to the business.

“For many years, CITGO and its employees have fueled the United Way’s mission of uniting communities and resources to empower people and create positive sustainable change, and this year’s fundraising results are a perfect example of the company’s true dedication to support the communities in which it serves," Kamala Martinez, President and CEO of the United Way of Will County, said in a release.

According to Martinez, CITGO is a corporate cornerstone in the United Way of Will County’s annual campaign, having raised more than $2.37 million over the past 21 years through employee contributions, corporate donations and various fundraising events, the business said.

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