Sharefest and Marathon Petroleum Partner to Revitalize Dominguez Elementary
Sharefest and Marathon Beautification Day at Dominguez Elementary
Sharefest, a community-driven organization dedicated to empowering youth facing significant barriers, joined forces with Marathon Petroleum’s Los Angeles refinery to revitalize Dominguez Elementary STEAM Academy.
Supported by Global Scaffold Construction Services (GSCS) and Summernet Landscape, this collaborative project demonstrates the power of community partnerships and corporate social responsibility. By providing students with a more inspiring learning environment, we’re helping them build a brighter future.
Founded in 1909, Dominguez Elementary has been a vital part of the Carson community for over a century. Serving generations of local families, the school is more than just an educational institution; it’s a hub for learning and growth.
Marathon Petroleum has a longstanding commitment to supporting local communities. As Rudy Mendoza, Los Angeles Unified School District’s Region South Director, noted, “Marathon is amazing because they truly stand out as active partners with our schools.” Their willingness to listen, contribute, and be a part of the community is evident in their involvement in projects like this one.
The revitalization of Dominguez Elementary was a collaborative effort involving Sharefest, Marathon Petroleum, GSCS, and Summernet Landscape, who came together to donate materials, provide volunteer services, and put in countless hours of work to make a positive impact.
The project included a variety of improvements, such as interior and exterior painting of walls and brighyt, colorful murals, fresh new landscaping and ground cover, and other enhancements. GSCS handled the scaffolding and painting, while Summernet transformed the school’s landscaping. The result is a more vibrant, inviting, and inspiring learning environment for students and staff.
Dominguez Principal McKay commented, “It feels like we’re loved and we’re special. I know our students will feel the same way.”
A ribbon-cutting ceremony and the presentation of a commemorative plaque marked the completion of the project. The event celebrated the enduring relationship between Marathon Petroleum, Dominguez Elementary, and the Carson community.
The revitalization of Dominguez Elementary is a testament to the power of community collaboration and corporate social responsibility. By working together, Sharefest, Marathon Petroleum, GSCS, and Summernet Landscape were able to make a significant difference in the lives of local students and families.
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About Sharefest:
Sharefest builds hope and pathways to economic success for youth facing significant barriers. Serving nearly 600 youth every year, their primary work takes place inside LAUSD Continuation High Schools from Wilmington to Watts. Sharefest students participate in college and career development coursework that accelerate earning the credits they desperately need to graduate. The Sharefest team mentors and provides students with the necessary skills, support, and connections to achieve their career and college goals. After high school graduation, youth continue to receive support, guidance, and mentoring as they enter into the workforce or community college. Sharefest’s work with youth is partially funded by facilitating service projects for area businesses who want to give back to their surrounding communities. More information is available at sharefestinc.org.
About Marathon Petroleum Corporation and the Los Angeles Refinery:
Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is a leading, integrated, downstream energy company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio. The company operates the nation’s largest refining system. MPC’s marketing system includes branded locations across the United States, including Marathon brand retail outlets. MPC also owns the general partner and majority limited partner interest in MPLX LP, a midstream company that owns and operates gathering, processing, and fractionation assets, as well as crude oil and light product transportation and logistics infrastructure. MPC’s Los Angeles Refinery (LAR) is the largest refinery on the West Coast, with a crude oil capacity of 365,000 barrels per calendar day. It manufactures cleaner-burning California Air Resources Board (CARB) gasoline and CARB diesel fuel, as well as conventional gasoline, distillates, natural gas liquids and petrochemicals, heavy fuel oil and propane. LAR ships products via its connections to several product distribution pipelines and terminals. Its Watson cogeneration plant produces 400 megawatts and is the largest cogeneration facility in California. More information is available at marathonpetroleum.com.
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