It's about giving back

We are dedicated to community involvement and improving the quality of life in the places we work. We take pride in Devon and the company's accomplishments as a profitable energy producer, and we take heart in our role as a good neighbor. We are defined by the character of our employees, who give their time, money, leadership and compassion to help others.

Community Involvement

Community involvement is a cornerstone of Devon. We look for ways to support our neighbors, strengthen our schools and promote stability through support of cultural initiatives and civic projects.

In 2007, our employees devoted their time and energy to help low-income families achieve the dream of home ownership through the Habitat for Humanity initiative. This nonprofit organization is dedicated to helping people purchase simple, affordable homes built from the ground up through the love and labor of volunteers. More than 100 of our employees contributed to the effort through a home project in Houston. Over five days, Devon geologists, engineers, accountants, administrators and others worked side by side to build a home for a family with two young children. In north Texas, employees weathered the summer heat to help construct exterior and interior walls and frame the roof of the first Habitat for Humanity home in Wise County.

Helping those less fortunate is a common occurrence at Devon. In Oklahoma City, employees supported the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma by donating more than 8,500 pounds of food and $60,500 in 2007. And, in Canada, employees loaded the Calgary Inter-Faith Food Bank with 12,250 pounds of donated food they collected in a mere four days.

Our employees throughout North America play a huge role each year in the success of the companywide United Way campaign. Employees in Oklahoma City, Houston, Calgary, Bridgeport, Texas, and field offices across North America gave a record $3.9 million in 2007 to help the United Way fund health and human services organizations in our communities.

Strengthening Quality of Life

Of Devon's many community commitments, none is more important and rewarding than supporting youth and educational opportunities. Devon has established successful partnerships with inner-city, multicultural elementary schools in Oklahoma City and Houston. More than 300 employees serve as tutors and role models, committing more than 7,500 hours to make a difference in the lives of children. Taking time to educate the next generation has also inspired Devon to contribute more than $3 million in 2007 to help fund college scholarships, supplement educational programs and support other projects at colleges and universities.

We also support emergency response organizations through a number of local commitments. The company made a lead gift of $200,000 to support a new police and firefighters' memorial in Fort Worth, Texas. Our company also responded to a community need at the Eaglesham Fire Department in Alberta, Canada, by donating a vehicle to aid its rescue operations. Animals, too, have played a role in how we help improve communities. We have provided four dogs trained for substance detection, tracking and personal protection to area sheriff's departments to serve and protect their respective communities.

Being a good neighbor is a core Devon value. Improving the natural environment is one of the ways Devon's employees demonstrate this value in their communities. Employees in Canada joined with students, industry partners and community members during the 2007 Energy in Action program to plant trees, haul mulch and water shrubs. Energy in Action is an initiative focused on the environment that brings together the petroleum industry and communities. From mid- September to early October, Devon joined other member companies of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers to participate in Energy in Action activities in 13 communities across Canada. Devon also supports an organization in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, that works with local fishing villages to foster environmental education and help protect the environment.