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Hess Scholarships Awarded to 4-H and FFA North Dakota High School Seniors

Eight North Dakota 4-H and FFA high school seniors have been selected to receive a combined total of $40,000 in scholarships from Hess Corporation awarded through the North Dakota State Fair Foundation. All awardees are pursuing secondary education or training related to or in support of the oil and gas industry.

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Hess Distributes More Than 15,000 New Books to Houston LEAP Elementary School Students

Hess partnered with the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation to distribute more than 15,000 new books as part of the Spring 2021 My Home Library campaign to elementary students in our six Houston LEAP schools. We are proud to support the power of literacy by providing nearly 2,500 students with new books to help grow their home library and build a lifelong love of reading.

Hess Corporation 4-H and FFA Grant Winners Announced

Hess is awarding ten $500 grants to selected North Dakota 4-H Clubs and National FFA Organization Chapters in partnership with the North Dakota State Fair Foundation. The awarded organizations will use the grants for their annual community service projects and provide a display of their project at the 2021 North Dakota State Fair.

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Hess Provides Funding to Prairie Grit Therapy

Hess provided funding to Prairie Grit Therapy to help purchase therapy equipment and needed supplies for the clinic. Located in the Minot YMCA, Prairie Grit Therapy is an inclusive and adaptive recreational and therapeutic facility. The environment provides opportunities for children living with physical and mental disabilities to enhance their quality of life.

Hess Donates $2 Million to Houston’s Winter Storm Relief Efforts

Hess is donating $1 million to the Houston Harris County 2021 Winter Storm Relief Fund and $1 million to the Houston Food Bank following the severe winter storm that has significantly impacted communities already suffering from the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The company will also match donations made by employees through its matching gift program.

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Hess Donates Hess Toy Trucks to Houston Fire Department’s “Operation Stocking Stuffer” Toy Drive

For the fourth consecutive year, Hess participated in the Houston Fire Department’s “Operation Stocking Stuffer” toy drive. This year, Hess donated 7,000 2020 Hess Toy Trucks to help brighten the holidays for thousands of underprivileged children and families in the Houston community. Hess volunteers helped sort thousands of gifts, including the Hess Toy Trucks, in preparation for the toy giveaway this holiday season.

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Hess Is Donating 20,000+ Hess Toy Trucks This Year to Support STEM Programs Around the U.S.

For the third consecutive year, Hess is donating over 6,500 Hess Toy Trucks and STEM curriculum guides to every elementary school in North Dakota in partnership with the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction. We are proud to support North Dakota’s Strategic Vision for education and introduce students to different STEM concepts in a fun and engaging way.

Hess Houston Corporate Run Helps Raise $31,000 in Charitable Contributions

Hess celebrates another successful year of the Hess Houston Corporate Run 5K. This year’s virtual event had 70 companies and more than 2,500 participants helping to raise $31,000 in charitable contributions. Congratulations to all of the award winners and thank you to everyone who participated in the 4th annual Hess 5K!

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Hess Makes Substantial Contribution to Help Fight Hunger

Hess is making a $100,000 contribution to the Great Plains Food Bank to immediately help feed hungry seniors, children and families across North Dakota and western Minnesota. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an unprecedented increase of people needing food assistance. We are proud to be able to help support the well-being of our communities and thank all that are helping those in need due to COVID-19.