Lyondell's fourth Global Care Day on May 17, 2003, included projects in 28 communities in the United States, Europe and South America. A summary of the projects can be found below:
Washington, D.C.Lyondell employees conducted chemistry experiments for children at the Capital Children’s Museum.
Morris, IllinoisEquistar employees landscaped and beautified the Channahon District park.
Tuscola, IllinoisEquistar employees worked with several local entities to landscape Tuscola North Ward Elementary School.
Clinton, IowaEquistar employees beautified the school grounds at Clinton High School and planted 80 trees and shrubs at a nearby park.
Lake Charles, LouisianaLyondell employees painted the computer lab and cafeteria at the Leadership Center for Youth.
Newark, New JerseyEquistar employees landscaped and made general facility repairs at Pathways for Independence.
Cincinnati, OhioEquistar employees provided landscaping at Steward Elementary and installed storage areas at Pregnancy Care Center.
Fairport Harbor, OhioEquistar employees installed playground equipment at a local park.
Newtown Square, PennsylvaniaLyondell employees planted flowers and installed a water feature at Tyler Arboretum.
Beaumont, TexasEquistar volunteers partnered with the school PTA to install aluminum covers over picnic tables at Bingham Elementary School.
Clear Lake, TexasLyondell and Equistar employees repaired fences at Armand Bayou Nature Center.
Channelview, TexasLyondell and Equistar employees painted and repaired facilities at the Bear Bayou YMCA swimming pool and concession stand.
Chocolate Bayou, TexasEquistar volunteers landscaped and renovated facilities at Albert Finkle Memorial Park.
Corpus Christi, TexasThe Equistar team joined employees from the Nature Conservancy on construction, painting and landscaping at Mustang Island.
Houston, TexasLyondell and Equistar employees from the companies’ headquarters and data center painted and repaired facilities at the Cossaboom YMCA in Houston’s East End and planted a vegetable garden.
LaPorte, TexasEquistar volunteers assisted the Boys and Girls Harbor with facility construction and repairs.
LaPorte, TexasLyondell volunteers partnered with PSI Homesavers to provide general construction and repairs at a local home.
Markham, TexasEquistar employees installed curbs at Markham Elementary School.
Matagorda, TexasEquistar volunteers established a new computer lab at the Matagorda County United Way as well as installed recycling bins at the local Salvation Army office.
Mont Belvieu, TexasEquistar employees assembled and installed picnic tables at Mont Belvieu City Park.
Pasadena, TexasRefinery employees painted and made general building improvements to the women’s shelter at The Bridge Over Trouble Waters.
Pearland, TexasEquistar pipeline employees supplied landscaping and general construction support at the Pearland Neighborhood Center.
Victoria, TexasEquistar employees provided painting and landscaping services to the Perpetual Care Home.
São Paulo, BrazilLyondell volunteers provided entertainment and lunch at a local home for the elderly.
Fos-sur-Mer, FranceThe Lyondell team rebuilt a "restanque," an ancient wall in the forest of Castillon.
Botlek, the NetherlandsLyondell employee volunteers hosted a cookout and outdoor activities for children of the local Big Brothers, Big Sisters organization.
Rotterdam, the NetherlandsLyondell employees created a new sign for the Via Kunst Gallery, which showcases art pieces created by the homeless and mentally challenged.
Maidenhead, United KingdomLyondell employee volunteers replanted the garden, as well as painted and decorated two rooms at the Thames Valley Toy Library.
Thousands of volunteers. Dozens of communities. Innumerable lives touched. All in one day. Find out more.