Lyondell's first Global Care Day on May 6, 2000, included projects in 22 communities in the United States, Europe and South America. A summary of the projects can be found below:
Bayport, Texas (Lyondell & Equistar) Armand Bayou Nature CenterWhile one team built an area to exhibit a red hawk, other volunteers planted 2.5 acres of prairie grass.
Beaumont, TexasBingman Elementary SchoolVolunteers joined with PTA members at their partner school to rebuild the school playground.
Chocolate Bayou (Alvin, Texas)Alvin Parks and Recreation DepartmentVolunteers completed painting projects at the city swimming pool, baseball field and park pavillion.
Equistar Pipeline (Alvin, Texas)Pearland Neighborhood CenterVolunteers undertook a complete remodel of the neighborhood center, including new flooring and a new sink.
Cincinnati, OhioSycamore Township PlaygroundVolunteers spread more than 75 yards of mulch to enhance the safety and appearance of the playground.
Clinton, IowaMississippi RiverEmployees cleaned-up a recreational area of the Mississippi Riverfront.
Corpus Christi, TexasMustang Island Nature ConservancyEquistar employees joined with Nature Conservancy staff to install a culvert, fencing and new signage.
Fairport Harbor, OhioFairport Harbor Senior CenterEmployees updated the look of a local senior center by building new picnic tables and trash receptacles, among other projects.
Fos-sur-Mer, FranceMediterranean Sea Volunteers cleaned up a portion of the Mediterranean coastline near the facility.
Houston, Texas (One Houston Center)Deady Middle SchoolEmployees gave the campus a face-lift by refurbishing the teacher's lounge, cleaning the school's pond and painting murals representing educational themes.
Lake Charles, Louisiana (Equistar)D.S. Perkins Elementary SchoolVolunteers constructed a walking track through a school playground that Equistar volunteers had built for the school in 1999.
Lake Charles, Louisiana (Lyondell)LeBlanc Middle School and Drost School for Exceptional ChildrenEmployees landscaped areas at the schools and rebuilt flower beds.
La Porte, TexasLa Porte Junior High SchoolVolunteers built a greenhouse for the school's Life Skills program, which helps learning disabled students prepare for vocational education.
Maidenhead, EnglandHolyport Manor SchoolEmployees renovated the school's gymnasium.
Matagorda (Bay City, Texas)Matagorda 4-H ClubVolunteers built an animal pen for this organization that promotes agricultural knowledge in school children.
Morris, IllinoisRainbow Council Boy Scout ReservationVolunteers built and painted 12 new picnic benches for the park.
Newtown Square, PennsylvaniaRidley CreeK Clean-up DayVolunteers worked at two sites, cleaning waterways of trash.
Port Arthur, TexasHughen CenterVolunteers beautified and improved areas of this school for children with special needs.
Rotterdam, The NetherlandsLocal Nursing Home Employees joined with local school children to spend the day entertaining residents of a local nursing facility.
Sao Paulo Sales Office (Sao Paulo, Brazil)Local schoolEmployees worked with students at a local school to clean streets in an adjoining neighborhood and to paint environmental murals on the school walls.
"The volunteers made the children conscious of recycling and the role of each person in keeping the world clean. The students learned that it is important to work for the community." Sonia Maria Monteiro, Logistics Coordinator, Escola Hugo Lacorte Vitale
"The volunteers made the children conscious of recycling and the role of each person in keeping the world clean. The students learned that it is important to work for the community."
Sonia Maria Monteiro, Logistics Coordinator, Escola Hugo Lacorte Vitale
Tuscola, IllinoisDowntown TuscolaVolunteers built a park to support the town's revitalization effort.
Victoria, Texas Senior Citizens CenterVolunteers completed landscaping and minor repair projects at the senior center.
"There is no way the senior center could have paid to get this done. Our building grounds are much safer and more pleasant for our elderly participants. Equistar is a great company and a wonderful neighbor. We are so lucky to have you here in our community." Yvonne Smith, Executive Director, Victoria Senior Center
"There is no way the senior center could have paid to get this done. Our building grounds are much safer and more pleasant for our elderly participants. Equistar is a great company and a wonderful neighbor. We are so lucky to have you here in our community."
Yvonne Smith, Executive Director, Victoria Senior Center