Volunteering & Community

Products Control Manager Greg Boyer describes fellow employees at Marathon Petroleum’s El Paso, Texas, refinery as “inspired” by the refinery’s long track record of giving, adding that volunteering is never about “checking a box.”

Skills for Cities one-day virtual volunteering event on October 25 will support and empower nonprofit organizations that address social determinants of health to foster healthy and equitable communities and eliminate disparities.

In partnership with IslaUrbana and local communities in Zacatlan and Ahuazotepec, Mexico, Covia's Mexico operations launched a new initiative called Schools of Rain (Escuelas de Lluvia).

This summer, FedEx team members in the Chicago area volunteered their time and athletic skills to help The Support Group (TSG). For over 17 years, FedEx has been a proud sponsor of TSG, a Chicago-based nonprofit led by Director Bennie Henry.

On Tuesday, October 10, Covia hosted more than 115 golfers in support of United Way's efforts to unite people and resources to measurably improve the self-sufficiency of individuals and families.

Chairman and CEO Mike O’Grady along with a group of Northern Trust employees recently volunteered with Cara Chicago, which helps people boost their job prospects through resources, education and encouragement.

Our success as an organization is inextricably linked to the health and well-being of our communities, which are home to our forestlands, the employees who are entrusted with their care, and our contractor workforce.

October 15 is Global Handwashing Day, a global advocacy day dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding about the importance of handwashing with soap as an effective and affordable way to prevent diseases and save lives.

Georgia-Pacific partner American Lumber has deep family and business ties to Uvalde, Texas. When tragedy struck the small community on May 24, 2022, at Robb Elementary School, the team at American Lumber knew they wanted to help.

Tony Matteroli, Sr. Specialist – Talent Acquisition, FedEx Freight, has a special connection to Tanzania and the Maasai people – his adopted daughter, Angel, was born and raised in a small Maasai village.