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ExxonMobil, United Way Partner to Strengthen Houston’s Emergency Infrastructure
Amanda McMillian, Mayor John Whitmire and Claudia Kreisle
HOUSTON, TX – June 9, 2026 – ExxonMobil and United Way of Greater Houston today announced a donation to the City of Houston’s Power Protection Plan to help strengthen the region’s natural disaster infrastructure. The donation supports the purchase and installation of a generator at the Fonde Community Center in the Third Ward.
The Fonde Community Center has served as one of the city’s busiest climate-controlled facilities during recent disasters. Adding a generator will ensure it continues serving the community when needed most. This investment also supports the city’s ongoing efforts to expand resources for residents experiencing homelessness and enhances preparedness during times of crisis. They expect to complete the generator installation by May 2027.
“This donation represents our commitment to strengthening community resilience and ensuring that, even in the most challenging circumstances, people have safe, reliable access to energy and related critical support,” said Alvin Abraham, global manager of corporate giving, ExxonMobil. “We thank the City of Houston for leading this initiative and for the opportunity to be part of a solution that helps our neighbors better prepare for and recover from disasters.”
United Way of Greater Houston used an analysis of 211 Texas/United Way HELPLINE calls, combined with data from the United Way ALICE Report, to inform the location of the generator. This analysis shows that households already struggling to make ends meet before the disaster made the highest number of calls for disaster assistance.
“A key part of disaster preparedness and resiliency is having a safe, accessible place where community members know they can go not only for physical resources, but also for an encouraging voice and a helping hand in difficult times,” said Amanda McMillian, president and CEO, United Way of Greater Houston. “We are grateful to ExxonMobil for their commitment to improving our city’s resiliency and for their longtime support of disaster recovery efforts.”
“When I became mayor, I was surprised to find that most of our critical city facilities, including fire and police stations, did not have generators to use during emergencies. The Power Protection Initiative I launched will install generators in 100 of our facilities following years of neglect,” said Mayor John Whitmire. “This is exactly the kind of partnership Houston needs. I appreciate ExxonMobil and United Way of Greater Houston for stepping up to help strengthen disaster preparedness in our city. The Fonde Community Center has been a critical resource during emergencies, and this investment will help ensure it remains available to serve residents when they need it most.”
About ExxonMobil
ExxonMobil, one of the largest publicly traded international energy and petrochemical companies, creates solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs.
The corporation’s primary businesses - Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions – provide products that enable modern life, including energy, chemicals, lubricants, and lower emissions technologies. ExxonMobil holds an industry-leading portfolio of resources, and is one of the largest integrated fuels, lubricants, and chemical companies in the world. ExxonMobil also owns and operates the largest CO2 pipeline network in the United States. In 2021, ExxonMobil announced Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emission-reduction plans for 2030 for operated assets, compared to 2016 levels. The plans are to achieve a 20-30% reduction in corporate-wide greenhouse gas intensity; a 40-50% reduction in greenhouse gas intensity of upstream operations; a 70-80% reduction in corporate-wide methane intensity; and a 60-70% reduction in corporate-wide flaring intensity.
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About United Way of Greater Houston
United Way of Greater Houston connects people to possibility. We unite donors, volunteers and community partners in support of a focused plan to remove barriers on the path to financial stability for families and individuals. Programs focused on financial stability, youth opportunity, healthy community, and community resiliency help our neighbors land on their feet and stay there. For families and individuals who are ready, our Integrated Client Journey removes barriers on the path to financial stability. United Way also connects our neighbors to help, hope and critical resources 24/7/365 through the 211 Texas/United Way HELPLINE. Our community investments are backed by research, ensured by good stewardship and deliver results. For more information, visit www.unitedwayhouston.org.
The Fonde Community Center has served as one of the city’s busiest climate-controlled facilities during recent disasters. Adding a generator will ensure it continues serving the community when needed most. This investment also supports the city’s ongoing efforts to expand resources for residents experiencing homelessness and enhances preparedness during times of crisis. They expect to complete the generator installation by May 2027.
“This donation represents our commitment to strengthening community resilience and ensuring that, even in the most challenging circumstances, people have safe, reliable access to energy and related critical support,” said Alvin Abraham, global manager of corporate giving, ExxonMobil. “We thank the City of Houston for leading this initiative and for the opportunity to be part of a solution that helps our neighbors better prepare for and recover from disasters.”
United Way of Greater Houston used an analysis of 211 Texas/United Way HELPLINE calls, combined with data from the United Way ALICE Report, to inform the location of the generator. This analysis shows that households already struggling to make ends meet before the disaster made the highest number of calls for disaster assistance.
“A key part of disaster preparedness and resiliency is having a safe, accessible place where community members know they can go not only for physical resources, but also for an encouraging voice and a helping hand in difficult times,” said Amanda McMillian, president and CEO, United Way of Greater Houston. “We are grateful to ExxonMobil for their commitment to improving our city’s resiliency and for their longtime support of disaster recovery efforts.”
“When I became mayor, I was surprised to find that most of our critical city facilities, including fire and police stations, did not have generators to use during emergencies. The Power Protection Initiative I launched will install generators in 100 of our facilities following years of neglect,” said Mayor John Whitmire. “This is exactly the kind of partnership Houston needs. I appreciate ExxonMobil and United Way of Greater Houston for stepping up to help strengthen disaster preparedness in our city. The Fonde Community Center has been a critical resource during emergencies, and this investment will help ensure it remains available to serve residents when they need it most.”
About ExxonMobil
ExxonMobil, one of the largest publicly traded international energy and petrochemical companies, creates solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs.
The corporation’s primary businesses - Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions – provide products that enable modern life, including energy, chemicals, lubricants, and lower emissions technologies. ExxonMobil holds an industry-leading portfolio of resources, and is one of the largest integrated fuels, lubricants, and chemical companies in the world. ExxonMobil also owns and operates the largest CO2 pipeline network in the United States. In 2021, ExxonMobil announced Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emission-reduction plans for 2030 for operated assets, compared to 2016 levels. The plans are to achieve a 20-30% reduction in corporate-wide greenhouse gas intensity; a 40-50% reduction in greenhouse gas intensity of upstream operations; a 70-80% reduction in corporate-wide methane intensity; and a 60-70% reduction in corporate-wide flaring intensity.
Follow us on LinkedIn.
About United Way of Greater Houston
United Way of Greater Houston connects people to possibility. We unite donors, volunteers and community partners in support of a focused plan to remove barriers on the path to financial stability for families and individuals. Programs focused on financial stability, youth opportunity, healthy community, and community resiliency help our neighbors land on their feet and stay there. For families and individuals who are ready, our Integrated Client Journey removes barriers on the path to financial stability. United Way also connects our neighbors to help, hope and critical resources 24/7/365 through the 211 Texas/United Way HELPLINE. Our community investments are backed by research, ensured by good stewardship and deliver results. For more information, visit www.unitedwayhouston.org.
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