Hess Corporation to Make $9 Million, Three-Year Investment in Education in Houston’s Underserved Communities
17 June 2021 - 1:13AM
Business Wire
Hess Corporation (NYSE: HES) today announced a $9 million
financial commitment over the next three years as part of its
Learning for Life Partnership to fund educational programs and
support services for children in three economically disadvantaged
communities in Houston that are part of Mayor Sylvester Turner’s
Complete Communities Initiative. Hess employees will also volunteer
time and expertise to support these programs.
The Hess Learning for Life Partnership will benefit
approximately 22 schools and more than 13,000 children from pre-K
through elementary, middle, and high school in Houston’s Third
Ward, Magnolia Park-Manchester, and Second Ward Complete
Communities neighborhoods. The partnership expands the scope and
reach of Hess’ LEAP (Learn, Engage, Advance, Persevere) educational
program, a $7.4 million investment over the last eight years to
support students in the Magnolia Park and Second Ward
neighborhoods.
Hess Learning for Life grants are being made through the Greater
Houston Community Foundation to various nonprofit organizations to
address needs identified by Mayor Turner’s Complete Communities
initiative, helping ensure that all Houstonians have equal access
to quality services and amenities.
“Our company has a proud history of social investment programs
that make a positive and lasting impact on the communities where we
operate,” said John B. Hess, Chief Executive Officer. “In
partnership with Mayor Turner’s initiative, we are delighted to
expand our commitment to provide children in the neighborhoods
adjacent to Hess Tower in downtown Houston with the academic and
social resources they need to reach their full potential.”
“All children deserve an opportunity to pursue their dreams,”
said Greg Hill, Hess President, and Chief Operating Officer. “With
this partnership, we are supporting the needs of underserved
children at every level of their development.”
“Philanthropic support to local nonprofits and volunteerism from
corporations, such as Hess, keep Houston’s workforce competitive
and youth equipped with the tools they need to succeed. Local
schools also need support and corporate stewardship to improves
student achievement, reduce absenteeism, and develop strong
school-community partnerships,” stated Mayor Turner.
The Hess Learning for Life Partnership will fund STEM equipment
and curricula, teacher training, computer equipment, mentorship
programs, accreditation initiatives, career life guidance
counseling, and other support. It also will provide full
scholarships for nine high school seniors each year to pursue a
college degree or vocational certification and support work-study
programs at the University of Houston and Texas Southern University
in the Third Ward.
Nonprofit organizations to receive funding include The Barbara
Bush Houston Literacy Foundation’s My Home Library; Big Brothers
Big Sisters’ Beyond School Walls mentorship program; Genesys Works’
high school internship program; Communities In Schools’ on-campus
student support; Children’s Museum Houston’s science workshop
summer camp; Collaborative for Children’s Center of Excellence’s
early childhood education programming; Comp-u-Dopt’s computer
education series and hardware distribution; Edgenuity’s credit
recovery program; C-STEM’s Robotics Prototype toolkits and teacher
training; and Alliance Financial Ministries’ student workshops and
after-school programs
Schools benefitting from the investment are Briscoe, Blackshear,
Carrillo, DeZavala, Foster, Franklin, Gallegos, Hartsfield, KIPP
Explore, Lockhart, Peck, Thompson, Tijerina, and Whidby elementary
schools; Cullen, Edison, and Ryan (Baylor College of Medicine)
middle schools; Austin, Energy Institute and Yates high schools;
Texas Southern University and the University of Houston.
About Hess
Hess Corporation is a leading global independent energy company
engaged in the exploration and production of crude oil and natural
gas. More information about Hess Corporation is available at
http://www.hess.com.
About Houston Complete Communities
Complete Communities is a signature initiative of City of
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner. Its mission is to ensure that all
Houstonians have equal access to quality services and amenities
that improve their lives. By developing public-private partnerships
that tap into the strengths of Houston’s residents, nonprofits,
businesses, and philanthropic partners, together, we can build a
stronger, more resilient city and make transformational change
where it’s needed most. To learn more about the Complete
Communities initiative and read the Action Plans created by
residents and approved by City Council for the first five Complete
Communities, visit the website
www.houstontx.gov/completecommunities.
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