Did you know that Houston businesses are showing up in a BIG way? Creating meaningful, positive change across our great city and beyond. From heartfelt custom gift basket donations to creative volunteerism, here’s a look at recent standout efforts making real community impact.
Chevron empowering youth through sport
Chevron recently donated $100,000 to local youth programs, divided equally between the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston and First Tee of Greater Houston in honor of Condoleezza Rice, the inaugural recipient of the 2025 Dinah Award. The contribution underscores their commitment to supporting leadership and life skills development through sports. Since 2020, Chevron has invested over $250 million in educational efforts.
H-E-B leads the way in disaster relief
During Central Texas’s devastating July floods, H-E-B and the Butt family pledged a staggering $5 million for recovery efforts. This joins a long history of community leadership, whether it’s responding to Hurricane Harvey, building a new school after Uvalde or running mobile kitchens during emergencies, these are all part of H-E-B’s broader commitment of donating around 5% of pretax earnings to local causes. Simply amazing!
AT&T and Valero: volunteers in action
Houston’s corporate citizenship goes beyond writing checks. AT&T employees recently donated over 11,000 pounds of e-waste, reducing carbon emissions and promoting environmental stewardship. Valero continues to foster a volunteer culture, sending teams out to support local projects and nurture community trust through hands-on action.
Partnerships that elevate giving
Companies in Houston are working smarter, not harder, thanks to organizations like the Greater Houston Community Foundation. Their programs like donor-advised funds, employee engagement support and disaster relief funding help businesses streamline philanthropy and make deep, lasting impact in local communities.
Real change in Houston comes from generosity, strategic giving, and personal involvement. From fueling youth leadership to disaster relief and community partnerships, Houstonians know the power of giving back. That’s why sending a thoughtfully designed gift basket from Design It Yourself Gift Baskets isn’t just a gift — it’s a way to be part of building a stronger, more resilient Houston. After all, we’re the 4th largest city in the nation… shouldn’t we lead the way in giving?
