Charlottesville, VA – December 7th, 2023
Local energy supplier, Tiger Fuel Company, has selected WorkSource as its 2023 Holiday Donation partner. The $25,000 donation will contribute to WorkSource’s mission to provide support services, employment training, and job placement for adults with disabilities in Central Virginia.
Tiger Fuel Company, locally owned and operated since 1982, makes an annual holiday donation in the community in honor of its customers. Since 2020, Tiger has partnered with a different, local organization to support them with a financial gift at the end of the year. The 2023 partner, WorkSource, joins previous partners St. Baldrick’s Foundation, JackFest, and the UVA Strong Fund.
“WorkSource is in our own backyard, and we’ve witnessed first-hand the benefit it provides to our fellow community members who need specialized training and support,” said Gordon Sutton, President of Tiger Fuel Company. “On behalf of our customers, we are honored to support WorkSource’s mission to help all our Central Virginia neighbors confidently and independently go about their daily lives.”
“We’re so thankful to receive this generous donation on behalf of Tiger Fuel’s loyal customers. This financial gift will allow us to continue our mission of providing specialized training and support to our community members with disabilities. We look forward to the impact this gift will have on the people we serve,” said Executive Director for WorkSource, Chuck McElroy.
About Tiger Fuel Company
Tiger Fuel Company is a local, family operated energy supplier founded in 1982. As a full-service petroleum product distributor in Central Virginia, Tiger represents the follow major brands: Exxon, Shell, BP, CITGO and its own private label, Excel. Tiger also operates eight state-of-the-art car washes known as TigerWash and nine gourmet-to go convenience stores known as The Markets by Tiger. Tiger also operates Tiger Solar, a full-service solar EPC with over 19 years of experience designing the highest quality clean energy systems. Visit tigerfuel.com.
About WorkSource
WorkSource Enterprises is a private not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization established in 1967. It provides job training, employment, and support services to persons with disabilities. WorkSource serves citizens of the City of Charlottesville and Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson counties. Persons served have intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental illness, physical impairments, sensory impairments, and autism. Visit worksourceva.org.