Community Impact
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The oil and natural gas community is dedicated to making Colorado a better place, and their work doesn’t stop when they clock out at the end of the day. The 100,000 industry employees across the state show they care by donating their time and money to support more than 500 organizations across Colorado. Their extra efforts touch a variety of causes including arts and recreation to supporting veterans, educating youth and helping under-served families.
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2020 was a year where the only certainty was that things were uncertain. But one thing remain unchanged - the commitment that the oil and natural gas industry has for the communities in which we live and work. More than ever, these communities needed our support and we didn't hesitate to find ways to provide it. Our employees created human connection and harnessed the human spirit's power, despite the fear and countless unknowns of 2020. It was a testament to the type of people we employ in the oil and natural gas industry and I couldn't be more proud to share their stories.
COGA’s members have demonstrated leadership on issues that Coloradans care about – not just through words, but through action, investing millions each year and volunteering thousands of hours. Our collective and ongoing work, whether out in the field or volunteering at a nonprofit, brings alignment to the values we all share – clean air and clean water, safe schools and strong families, support for our communities, and protecting the beautiful state that we all call home.
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By the NumbersOver $10 million in direct financial support to Colorado nonprofits.
Over 52,000 hours in volunteer service.
Over 80% of surveyed companies contributed to youth and education-based nonprofits.
Over 67% of surveyed companied contributed to nonprofits serving vulnerable populations.
COGA’s annual Mardi Gras Ball in February 2020 resulted in over $150,000 in funds raised for the Colorado Energy Foundation and it’s 2020 cohort of grant recipients.
Within the first weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic, industry employees’ rapid response resulted in over $10,000 in funding for Food Bank of the Rockies in early April 2020.
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Volunteerism in 2020 adapted to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, with employees volunteering through virtual opportunities such as online mentoring, sending letters of appreciation to first responders, and safe, socially-distanced food distribution, bicycle repairs for children, and much more.
