Aramco Americas Responds with Support for Houston and Port Arthur Following Winter Storm Uri
Three donations totaling $1 million have been made by Aramco Americas to help Houston and Port Arthur with critical public health needs as a result of Winter Storm Uri.
Three donations totaling $1 million have been made by Aramco Americas to help Houston and Port Arthur with critical public health needs as a result of Winter Storm Uri.
- The Houston Health Foundation received $500,000 for seniors and at-risk populations.
- The Houston Harris County Winter Storm Relief Fund, administered by Greater Houston Community Foundation and United Way of Greater Houston, received $400,000 for winter weather relief to help Houstonians with plumbing and home repairs, temporary housing, and other basic needs relief resulting from the storm's aftermath.
- The Southeast Texas Emergency Relief Fund received $100,000 from Aramco Americas to help residents in the city of Port Arthur, Texas, where Aramco's wholly owned subsidiary Motiva operates North America's largest refinery and chemical complex.
“We know there are dire needs throughout Houston now, especially for seniors and Houstonians with disabilities who require immediate support to recover from the storm,” said Robin Mansur, Houston Health Foundation President & CEO. “We are partnering with the Harris County Area Agency on Aging and the Houston Health Department who are in contact with over 60,000 seniors in our community to help identify vulnerable residents who have endured freezing temperatures and damage to their homes. Aramco's generosity will go directly to help with our response.”
Aramco Americas works side-by-side with local government and other charitable organizations to address issues including education, hunger, environmental protection and the overall health and safety of the communities in which it operates. Additional recent support includes funding for COVID-19 response addressing food insecurity and the medical response.
“Houston has been our headquarters home for nearly 50 years. We look to help Houston during these challenging times and extend our support to Port Arthur – communities where we live and work,” said Nabeel I. AlAfaleg, President and CEO, Aramco Americas.
