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Hess Supports North Dakota Senior Meals Program

Hess contributed $25,000 to support the Minot Commission on Aging Senior Meals Program, a community service providing meals to individuals 60 and older. Meals are paid for on a donation basis only and no senior is denied a meal due to the inability to contribute. Additionally, Hess employees volunteer their time and assist in the delivery of meals.

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Hess Sponsors 13th Annual Walk With Me Event

Hess is proud to sponsor the 13th annual Walk With Me event benefiting Easter Seals of Greater Houston on Saturday, April 20 at the Houston Zoo. Our Hess Force volunteers, family and friends will join the family fun walk that contributes to life-changing programs and services for veterans, service members, children and adults living with all types of disabilities.

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Hess Sponsors Bakken Border Battle Paralympic Sled Hockey Week

Hess recently sponsored the Border Battle Paralympic sled hockey week games with Team USA versus Team Canada in Minot, North Dakota. A special thank you to our Hess volunteers for making the games a success. Congrats to Team USA’s men’s team for their victory.

Our sponsorship showcases our partnership with Prairie Grit, the event organizer, which provides sports opportunities for youth and adults with disabilities.

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Hess Supports Texas Youth and Education at 2024 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

Hess proudly sponsored the 2024 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, an iconic Texas tradition that has committed more than $600 million to Texas youth and education since 1932.

Additionally, our Hess Force volunteers participated in Random Acts of Kindness Day to bring joyful moments to hundreds of rodeo fans, including games, Hess swag and even Hess Toy Trucks. Students from our Hess neighborhoods participated in a sponsored AGVENTURE educational tour and enjoyed lunch at the Rodeo. Thank you to everyone that helped us celebrate rodeo season and support Texas education.

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Hess Sponsors the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation’s Celebration of Reading Fundraiser

Hess is a proud sponsor of the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation’s Celebration of Reading fundraiser at the Hobby Center in Houston on April 9. This year’s event celebrates 30 years of a literacy legacy and will feature select authors sharing insights about their latest books.

The Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation programming is central to the Hess Learning for Life Partnership to support the power of literacy for students in Second and Third Wards and Magnolia Park communities.

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Hess Team Serves as Guest Judges for FBLA Students

Our Hess team served as guest judges for the Minot High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) students. Our role was to provide insightful, constructive feedback and advice to the students on their presentations and projects to prepare them for the upcoming FBLA state conference.

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Brent Lohnes Receives Impact Award for Outstanding Leadership

Congratulations to Brent Lohnes, Hess North Dakota General Manager, on receiving the 2024 Minot Area Chamber EDC Impact Award for Outstanding Leadership to recognize the lasting impact he has made on the Minot community since 2016. We are proud of his dedication to give back to the community and the encouragement he gives Hess’ employees to volunteer to make a difference in the lives of others.

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Hess Celebrates Black History Month

In recognition of Black History Month, Hess’ Black Employees and Allies Community and Network (BEACON) Employee Resource Group (ERG) volunteers organized cultural activities for elementary students in Houston’s Third Ward and participated in a Second Servings “Pop-Up Grocery Store” to assist underserved families in our Hess Neighborhood. The group also hosted a special guest speaker who led a conversation with Hess’ employees about “Making an Impact: A Celebration of Black History.”

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Hess Supports North Dakota Non-Profit Organizations

Hess donated more than $100,000 in matching funds as part of Giving Hearts Day, a 24-hour event for charities to fund their missions in North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. We are proud to continue our support of Farm Rescue, the Great Plains Food Bank and the North Dakota Petroleum Foundation to make a positive impact in our local communities.

"Supporting these charities through Giving Hearts Day is more than a gesture; it's an investment in compassion and community resilience. By contributing to these meaningful causes, we empower organizations to create positive change, foster hope and address pressing societal needs," said Brent Lohnes, Hess North Dakota General Manager.

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