August 2010 Corporate Spotlight

Bee County: 

O.A.T.H. Program-  Tammy Casciato, Executive Director of the O.A.T.H. Program states, "Times are hard for everyone but my small staff of 3 contributes to United Way each year because we have seen firsthand the good that it has brought to our organization. It is nice to know that even if you cannot make a big contribution but you still want to help that your money will be put with others and the impact is amazing and life-changing for the people who seek our services." We have accessed more than $24 million in free medications for more than 20,000 of our neediest neighbors and this is made possible by our partnership with the United Way and the dedication, hard work, and kind hearts of its contributors.

Jim Wells County:  

Jim Wells County Employees- Covering over 845 square miles, Jim Wells County is on U.S. Highway 281 west of Corpus Christi. It is bordered by Live Oak and San Patricio counties on the north, Nueces and Kleberg counties on the east, Brooks County on the south, and Duval County on the west. Jim Wells County Employees have participated in United Way campaigns for several years. The dedication and generosity of the employees who work for the county is apparent and much appreciated! Thank you Jim Wells County employees for you support of United Way in our community!

Kleberg County:  

The Mundy Companies- This company provides flexible work forces to large and small companies across the USA, employing more than 6,000 employees in the chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical and construction industries. Mundy is committed to their customers' SUCCESS and to Safety, Quality and Productivity.

Locally, Mundy Contract Maintenance operates out of the Celanese Plant in Bishop, TX and continues company commitment to success through an annual United Way Campaign. Last year, Jesse Gutierrez, Safety Trainer and Employee Campaign Coordinator, along with the rest of the Mundy team, raised over $9,000 to put back into the Coastal Bend Community!"

Live Oak County:  
                                   
Valero Three Rivers Refinery- Valero Three Rivers Refinery has been a cornerstone of the United Way campaign for years and years. Raising over $300,000 dollars last year with 99.66% employee participation, the generous support United Way of the Coastal Bend receives from Valero Three Rivers has an amazing impact on our community. Currently running as a Pacesetter Company, the employees at Valero Three Rivers are working to exceed their 2010-2011 goal and we know they will do it! Thank you Three Rivers employees for stepping up and doing your part to show others what it truly means to LIVE UNITED.

Nueces County:  

Nueces County Employees- Nueces County Government consists of over 1,300 full time employees with over 40 elected offices and 22 county departments. Nueces County's primary functions are to provide for the criminal and civil justice systems, vital statistics, recording of documents, rural law enforcement, the jail, service of legal process, and maintaining and building rural roads and bridges.

In addition to all of this, Nueces County Employees participate annually in a United Way Workplace Campaign giving back to the very community they civically serve. Says Shana Simmons with the Nueces County Sheriff's office, "Nueces County is nuts about the United Way!"

San Patricio County:                                       

                          
Frost Bank Portland- United Way is proud to recognize the employees of the Frost Bank Portland branch for their tremendous support of United Way in our community. Employees at all Frost Bank branches throughout the Coastal Bend participate in United Way workplace giving campaigns. In addition, each dollar that every Frost Bank employee gives is matched with a dollar as part of Frost Bank's commitment to bettering our community. Thank you Frost Bank for your continued support and for showing others in our community what it means to LIVE UNITED.