Phillips 66 Wood River Refinery Invests Over $1.3 Million in Local Communities in 2025

Melissa Erker

Jan 22, 2026 12:34 PM

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ROXANA — Phillips 66 Wood River Refinery continued its strong tradition of community support in 2025, investing $1,362,800 in the Metro East region through corporate contributions, employee giving, and volunteer programs.

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“Our community partnerships are a reflection of the people who work here,” said Melissa Erker, Manager of Public Affairs West Region for Phillips 66. “When you see this level of investment—more than $1.3 million—you’re really seeing the collective commitment of our employees to strengthen the places where we live and work.”

Investing Where It Matters

In 2025, the refinery’s community investment included:

$706,556 in direct contributions from Phillips 66 supporting education, environmental sustainability, community safety, and social advancement;
$176,633 raised through the United Way Campaign;
$277,870 provided through the Volunteer Grant Program; and
$201,739 donated through the Matching Gift Program.

Funding supported more than 100 regional organizations, including Glen-Ed Pantry, Curtain’s Up Theater Group, South Roxana Fire Protection District, Wood River Parks & Recreation, Riverbend Family Ministries, Living

Lands & Waters and Community Hope Center.

Hands-On Service

Employee volunteerism remained a driving force behind the refinery’s impact. Hundreds of Wood River Refinery employees logged thousands of hours supporting causes from youth mentorship and food security to environmental cleanup and community restoration projects.

“Our employees continue to amaze me,” Erker added. “They show up after work, on weekends, and during company projects—not because they have to, but because they care. Their volunteer hours translate into real financial contributions for organizations that truly make a difference.”

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A Lasting Commitment

Phillips 66 continues to refine its community investment strategy to align with evolving local needs—emphasizing education, environment, and community safety as top priorities.

“As our region grows and changes, so do the needs of our neighbors,” said Erker. “We’re proud to partner with organizations that share our vision of a stronger, safer, and more sustainable future for everyone.”

About Wood River Refinery
Located in Roxana, Illinois, Wood River Refinery is operated by Phillips 66. Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX) manufactures, transports, and markets products that drive the global economy. The diversified energy company’s portfolio includes Midstream, Chemicals, Refining, and Marketing and Specialties businesses. Headquartered in Houston, Phillips 66 has employees around the globe who are committed to safely providing energy, improving lives, and advancing a lower-carbon future. For more information, visit phillips66.com or follow @Phillips66Co on LinkedIn.

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SHP caption: Wood River Refinery employees volunteer to help build bunk beds with Sleep In Heavenly Peace.

LLW caption: Wood River Refinery employees help plant 175 trees in Calhoun County with Living Lands & Waters.

ECM caption: Wood River Refinery employees participate in their fifth-annual service project at the Edwardsville Children’s Museum Micro Forest.

GlenEd caption: Melissa Erker presents a check to the Glen-Ed Pantry director, Jane Ahasay, to celebrate Wood River Refinery’s $50,000 donation to support the pantry’s capital campaign.

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