64 Education and Workforce Development Every child deserves access to the resources and technology that engage them fully and maximize their learning experience. Valero partners with local public school districts and foundations, charter schools, colleges, universities and trade schools to ensure all students have access to the tools and support systems needed to pursue their dreams. Benicia, California – The Valero Energy Foundation provided $500,000 to the Vacaville Boys & Girls Club to help with the construction of a new 8,000 square foot building to serve the children in the community. The new building will include classrooms, a new kitchen and a celebration center. Port Arthur, Texas – The Valero Energy Foundation provided $100,000 to Port Arthur ISD to fund the Empowering Students and Teachers in the STEM program, a four-part initiative where teachers are provided the materials necessary to ensure students are thriving in these subjects. 2 Wilmington, California – Valero provided $125,000 to the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium to support its STEM education programming. The aquarium is free to all attendees and open year-round. Montreal, Canada – For the fourth consecutive year, Valero was one of the major sponsors for the Défi Kayak Desgagnés, a three-day kayaking challenge that raised more than $333,000 for Jeunes musiciens du monde (Young Musicians of the World). This organization teaches music to at-risk youth to promote social belonging and self-esteem, motivating them to pursue their dreams. In Houston, Texas , Valero partners with YES Prep, which works to provide children equitable access to an exceptional public school education that equips them to achieve their educational goals and fulfill their potential, changing their lives forever. For the class of 2022, more than 98 percent of graduates have been accepted to a four-year college. Corpus Christi, Texas – Over the past six years, Valero and the Valero Energy Foundation have provided around $1.5 million to Driscoll Children’s Hospital in South Texas, which provides pediatric care for 31-counties. In 2021, Valero’s support helped the Hospital raise $81,000 to purchase “Transportle Preemie Pods” to keep tiny patients secured during transport. Community Health and Well-Being We are committed to investing in organizations that ensure our community’s most vulnerable populations have equal access to health care services. Some of our major gifts included: 4