MPCgives Invitational raises $2.26 million for community investments and grants
Community News
Foundation, San Antonio, TexasMore than 180 sponsors and donors were represented at the event to raise funds for charities and community colleges across the country.
“At MPC, our community investment strategy is centered around strengthening communities and helping make people's lives better,” said Tim Aydt, EVP of Refining at Marathon Petroleum. “We’re happy to have opportunities like this where our valued business partners can participate, because together we make an even bigger impact.”
This year, the money raised will be distributed among the following national and international organizations:
- American Red Cross
- Ducks Unlimited
- Habitat for Humanity
- Inroads
- International Bird Rescue
- Operation Warm
- United Way
- United Services Organization – USO
- Wildlife Habitat Council
Workforce Development scholarships will also be given to these 13 community colleges and educational programs:
- LA Harbor College
- Washtenaw Community College
- Bismarck State College
- El Paso Community College
- College of the Mainland
- River Parishes Community College
- Stark State
- Lincoln Trail College
- Diablo Valley College
- Ashland Community & Technical College
- Alaska Vocational Technical Center
- Women in Trucking Association Scholarship Program
- American Indian Science Engineering Society
Watch to learn more about the beneficiary organizations: