HARTLEY, Iowa, December 17, 2021 —Valero’s Hartley Ethanol Plant will distribute $20,000 to local charities from funds raised through the Valero Texas Open (VTO) and Valero Benefit for Children (BFC).
This year the tournament and associated events, including the BFC, raised more than $16 million in net proceeds for charitable organizations across the U.S., including those in Northwest Iowa. The tournament is ranked #1 in charitable giving on the PGA TOUR this year.
“Valero is honored to be part of the tournament’s legacy of giving back through the generous support of our business partners and sponsors,” said Joe Gorder, Valero Chairman and CEO. “With our long-standing relationship through the BFC, the tournament has helped raise more than $187 million for charities, positively impacting many lives in the communities where we operate across the United States,” added Gorder.
“We’re driven to make a difference for our community,” said Kraig Kruger, Plant Manager of the Valero Hartley Ethanol Plant. “We’re proud to continue supporting these agencies and all they do to improve children’s lives in Northwest Iowa.”
The 2021 Valero Benefit for Children local recipients are:
• South O’Brien Backpacks for Kids – Primghar, IA
• Kid’s Backpack Program – Hartley, IA
The VTO is poised to celebrate its 100th anniversary March 28- April 4, 2022.