"Lena Pope Home is known throughout the area for its years of commitment to family support and preservation," Tillerson said. "We are delighted to provide Lena Pope Home with this gift so they may continue their proud history."
Tillerson [image-nocss] said the company went through a considerable selection process to decide which local area organization would receive funds for the 2007 holidays. Last year, the company supported St. Philip's School and Community Center in South Dallas.
Serving children and families for more than 76 years, Lena Pope Home opened in 1930 and offers preventive and rehabilitative services that strengthen and preserve family life, including family preservation, counseling, alternative education and foster care to meet the behavioral healthcare needs of children, youth, adults and families.
Lena Pope Home served more than 20,000 children and families in 2006.
ExxonMobil and the ExxonMobil Foundation, its primary U.S. philanthropic arm, engage in a range of philanthropic activities that advance education, health and public policy in the communities where ExxonMobil has significant operations. In 2005, ExxonMobil, its divisions and affiliates, and the ExxonMobil Foundation, provided $133 million in contributions worldwide.[Pictured (left to right): Kevin Avondet, board president of Lena Pope Home; Rex Tillerson, chairman and CEO of ExxonMobil; Ted Blevins, executive director of Lena Pope Home; and Marty Leonard, community development co-chair of Lena Pope Home.]Members help make our journalism possible. Become a CSP member today and unlock exclusive benefits, including unlimited access to all of our content. Sign up here.