Bechtel Community Impacts

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Working together to improve our community

As the Department of Energy’s prime contractor for the Vit Plant, Bechtel has a responsibility to invest in the local community where our team members live, work, and play. Each year, Bechtel contributes to charitable organizations and events that make lasting impacts on the vitality of the Tri-Cities, across education, family and community, and health and safety. Whether a long-standing relationship like the United Way, a legacy project like the Family Fishing Pond, or an emerging relationship, Bechtel has supported the Tri-Cities for decades. We are proud to partner with these community organizations and help make the Tri-Cities a great place to live, learn, work, and play.
 
 
  • Columbia River Exhibition of History, Science, and Technology (CREHST)

  • Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce

  • YMCA of the Greater Tri-Cities

  • Down Syndrome Association of the Mid-Columbia

  • River of Fire

  • Junior Achievement of Southeastern Washington

  • Toys for Tots

  • United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties

  • Afro-Americans for an Academic Society

  • Boys and Girls Club of Benton and Franklin Counties

  • Tri-City Development Council (TRIDEC)

  • Riverfest

  • Leadership Tri-Cities

  • Communities in Schools of Benton-Franklin

  • Academy of Children's Theater

  • Volunteer Chore Services

  • Washington State Department of Social and Health Services

  • Modern Living Services

  • Association of Washington Business

  • National Association of Women in Construction

  • Environmental Science & Technology Foundation

  • American Indian Science and Engineering Society

  • Chamna Natural Preserve

  • Miss Juneteenth Scholarship

  • Richland Police Anniversary Wall

  • American Diabetes Association

  • Mid-Columbia Mopar Club Show n' Shine for Hunger

  • MESA (Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement)

  • Expanding Horizons in Math & Science

  • Domestic Violence Services of Benton and Franklin Counties

  • Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington/Northern Idaho

  • Hispanic Academic Achievers Program

  • Sacajawea Elementary School

 

See Where the Vit Plant Gives Back

Learn more about the types of projects we support

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Contributing to arts and culture to enable our collective understanding of the past and to envision a shared, more equitable future.
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Fostering education and learning, particularly related to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
category card Family and Community
Creating opportunities and security for those who live, work and play in our region.
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Protecting the environment while ensuring our communities are healthy, safe and thriving.

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