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Torrance Education Foundation recognizes Refinery

Torrance Refinery2026-01-23T19:40:36+00:00October 5th, 2025|

Torrance Refining Company was honored to receive the James R. Armstrong Community Leadership Award for its exemplary contributions to support education and the city. Community Relations Advisor Gesuina Lafayette, who accepted the Award on [...]

TORC receives “Friend of Youth” award

Torrance Refinery2026-01-23T19:08:06+00:00October 1st, 2025|

As a longtime community partner and supporter of the organization, Torrance Refining was recognized as a "Friend of Youth" at Switzer Learning Center's annual meeting. Chief Executive Officer of Switzer Learning Center Jeremy L. [...]

Refinery supports Robotics

Torrance Refinery2026-01-23T19:11:37+00:00September 1st, 2025|

A proud supporter of STEM education for decades, Torrance Refining once again sponsored Torrance Unified School District's (TUSD) TorBots 1197 Robotics Club. TorBots advanced from the first Robotics regional competition to the National Playoffs [...]

TORC schools new Teachers

Torrance Refinery2026-01-23T19:43:05+00:00August 20th, 2025|

Torrance Refining is a proud annual supporter of the Torrance Unified School District's Torrance Teacher Institute, which welcomes new educators to the District ahead of the school year with a sponsored lunch. The event [...]

Refinery business partners help raise record funds at YMCA Kids Classic Golf Tournament

Torrance Refinery2026-01-23T18:55:52+00:00August 1st, 2025|

Torrance Refining Company successfully served as presenting sponsor of the 32nd YMCA Kid's Classic Golf Tournament, raising record funds to send kids in Torrance to summer camp and fund youth educational programs. This year's Tournament made [...]

Volunteers mentor students at Cardboard Regatta

Torrance Refinery2026-01-23T18:54:09+00:00August 1st, 2025|

The Torrance Unified School District's Girls Cardboard Regatta is a signature event our employees and contractors look forward to every year. As the presenting sponsor of the 6th annual Regatta, Torrance Refinery’s employee support [...]

Who Answers the Torrance Refining Company Neighborhood Hotline?

Torrance Refinery2025-06-30T20:31:38+00:00June 30th, 2025|

Did you know Torrance Refinery (Refinery) personnel oversee a 24-Hour Neighborhood Hotline (Hotline) to answer questions or concerns about the refinery? Torrance Refinery is strongly committed to operating in a safe, reliable, and responsible manner [...]

John J. Neu Leadership Academy: Students Learn Lifelong Skills from 40 Feet Up

Torrance Refinery2025-06-30T18:48:37+00:00June 30th, 2025|

Many students find it tough to adjust when transitioning from elementary and middle school, and again when they head into high school. Fortunately, the Torrance Police Department’s (TPD) John Neu Leadership Academy (Academy), provides [...]

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It was a great day for the 33rd Annual Kids Classic Golf Tournament, raising funds to support youth programs at @tsbymca Torrance Refinery is proud to be the presenting sponsor of the event, which brings together business partners, volunteers, and golfers to support Youth Advisory Council, Sleep Away Camp, Youth & Government, Youth Institute of Media Arts, and more! Thank you to everyone who made this year’s tournament a great success!

Ready, set, sail! Our volunteers had a blast mentoring students at @torranceusd Girls Cardboard Regatta. This annual event helps students develop teamwork, adaptability, and perseverance as they work together applying engineering principles to build a vessel and race across the pool without sinking. We’re proud to be the presenting sponsor of this fun and educational experience. Keynote speaker Heather Shohet, Clean Products Coordinator at Torrance Refinery, inspired students by sharing her career journey as an engineer. We also thank our volunteer partners at @moog.inc for joining us!

@thevolunteercenter makes a positive impact in our community every day. Torrance Refining Company was proud to be the presenting sponsor of the annual Heart to Heart Gala to raise funds to support important programs such as Operation Teddy Bear, Food for Kids, and much more! Gesuina Lafayette, Community Relations Advisor, reinforced our company’s commitment to support the Center’s work, including through employee volunteerism. Congratulations to this year’s honorees and thank you for your dedication to improving our community.

Student Inventors packed El Camino College for the California Invention Convention: Southern Region. Torrance Refining Company was the presenting sponsor of this annual event showcasing innovative inventions by students from across the region. Valerie Tse, Torrance Refinery Environmental & Process Safety Manager, delivered remarks and presented the Safety and Energy Awards to students. Congratulations to all the winners!

Employees from our Maintenance Department volunteered to share their career journey with inquisitive students at @magruder_torrance. Guillermo described a day in the life of a Torrance refinery electrician, and Martin talked about the various safety and maintenance roles he’s held at the refinery. We’re proud to support multiple @torranceusd programs such as Career Days, Girls in STEAM Cardboard Regatta, and California Invention Convention, to introduce students to different STEAM career paths to prepare them for a diverse and successful future!

We supported the @thevolunteercenter Operation Teddy Bear (OTB) program by reading to students and distributing literacy and school readiness backpacks at Edison Elementary. Our volunteers enjoyed interacting with enthusiastic first graders to encourage literacy, kindness, and volunteerism. OTB began 31 years ago and serves thousands of students annually. To learn more about OTB, visit the Volunteer Center. #torrance #literacy #communitymatters

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