BASF events raise $65,000 for Capital Area United Way’s work in Ascension Parish

GEISMAR, LA, December 9, 2021 – At a recent chili cook-off event, BASF presented Capital Area United Way a $65,000 check. The donation represents the total amount raised at the cook-off and an employee led golf tournament. The donation will be used to support United Way’s work through its Ascension Parish Vision Council.

“As the needs in our community have evolved because of the pandemic, natural disasters and other challenges our residents face, BASF and our employees have remained steadfast in our commitment and vision to value people above all else” said Jolen Stein, BASF Communications and Human Resources Director and United Way Board of Directors member. “The nonprofits in our community have shown great resilience and resourcefulness to continue to meet the ongoing needs of our community, and we are proud to continue our support.”

The Ascension Parish Vision Council was established in 2016 and is comprised of representatives from local companies, nonprofit organizations and community leaders who help to identify any gaps in services so that United Way can provide solutions specific to Ascension Parish residents. Non-profit organizations based in the parish can apply for grant funding specific to serving the needs of the local community.

“BASF has been a tremendous partner of Capital Area United Way for many years, and we are honored to always be at the forefront of their philanthropic giving,” said George Bell, President and CEO of Capital Area United Way. “The chili cook-off and golf tournament are annual events that make up a good share of BASF’s overall contribution to Capital Area United Way, and we look forward to partnering with them to spend these dollars in our 10-Parish service area to meet the needs of ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) individuals and families.”

For more information about BASF in Louisiana, visit www.basf.us/la.

About BASF

BASF Corporation, headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF has approximately 17,000 employees in North America and had sales of $18.7 billion in 2020. For more information about BASF’s North American operations, visit www.basf.com/us.

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. More than 110,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio is organized into six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of €59 billion in 2020. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the U.S. Further information at www.basf.com.