Phillips 66 Gives $10K, 20 Volunteers to Odessa Nonprofit

When Jackie Duarte walked up to the Odessa home Friday morning, she saw faded paint and years of wear. By afternoon, she watched volunteers bring the house back to life.

Phillips 66 delivered a double boost to Christmas in Action, an Odessa nonprofit that repairs homes for low-income, elderly, and disabled residents. The company wrote a $10,000 check and sent 20 employee volunteers to renovate a local home in need.

The volunteers rolled up their sleeves through Phillips 66's "Good Energy in Action" program, which connects employees with hands-on community service. They painted, repaired, and refreshed a home for someone who couldn't afford the work alone.

Christmas in Action has a simple but powerful mission: ensure vulnerable homeowners can live in warmth, safety, and independence. The organization partners with communities to fix critical issues that many residents can't tackle themselves.

David Burditt, a board member with the nonprofit, stressed that one donation won't solve everything. "It's not just a one-time deal," he said. "All through the year people have needs, and those needs are being met right now."

The $10,000 will fund additional home renovations throughout the year, multiplying the impact far beyond that single Friday. Each repair means an elderly resident stays warm in winter or a disabled homeowner avoids a dangerous fall.

The Ripple Effect

Duarte, the volunteer coordinator, captured what makes this work meaningful. Watching volunteers transform something worn into something welcoming creates visible hope.

The beauty of programs like this is how they multiply impact. Twenty volunteers gave their time, which freed up funds to help more families. Corporate dollars stretched further because people showed up with paintbrushes and purpose.

Odessa residents who wondered if they'd have to leave unsafe homes now have options, and volunteers return to work remembering why community matters.

One home at a time, warmth and safety are becoming realities instead of wishes.