Phillips 66 powers swim safety

Phillips 66 expands access to lifesaving swim education and resources for children in communities where the company operates.

Phillips 66 has a unique and critical role in fostering a thriving society, and the company’s commitment to swim safety is helping build stronger, safer and more resilient communities. 

The company’s locally driven swim safety program provides funding and resources to more than 25 organizations across the United States, including Boys and Girls Clubs, YMCAs, and parks and recreation departments in communities where it operates. The program is in its second year and builds on the company’s long history of supporting swim safety dating back more than half a century.

“At Phillips 66, we always start with safety. It’s a core value and extending it into our local communities through learn-to-swim programs gives children essential lifesaving skills,” said Courtney Meadows, Manager, Phillips 66 Social Impact. “We believe our commitment to this cause is a unique differentiator for Phillips 66 and exemplifies our mission of providing energy and improving lives.”

In Houston, Phillips 66 activates the program through a partnership with Johnnie Means Aquatics (JMA) an organization with the core belief in “a more diverse, inclusive world of aquatics where every child has the opportunity to swim, lead and succeed.”

JMA was founded in 2022, but its inspiration stems back to 1961 when founder and coach Johnnie Means launched an AAU swim team. At that time, public pools were still segregated, and his team opened the doors to more equity and access to the sport. Today, the organization serves beginner and competitive-level swimmers, ages 5-18, across the Greater Houston area, aiming to eliminate the barriers that have traditionally kept families from getting the proper swim instruction and experience they deserve. 

In May 2025, Phillips 66 participated in JMA’s fourth-annual International Water Safety Day at Texas Southern University. The event welcomed community members to receive hands-on training on swimming techniques, drowning prevention and CPR.

“At Phillips 66, we have a deep commitment to community well-being,” said Teresa Lopez, Advisor, Phillips 66 Social Impact. “And events like this are so important because we know that drowning is one of the leading causes of death for children ages 1 to 14.”

Phillips 66 is proud to support these local swim safety programs:

Ann & Steve Hinchliffe San Pedro & Peninsula YMCA	Gardena-Carson Family YMCA (paid to YMCA of Los Angeles)
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Louisiana	Johnnie Means Aquatics
Borger Community Activity Center	Lewis and Clark Community College
Boys and Girls Club of Brazoria County	Odessa College
Boys and Girls Club of Union County	Odessa Family YMCA
Boys and Girls Club of Yellowstone County	Roxana Park District
City of Aransas Pass (Aransas Pass Aquatic Center)	Splash Club Inc. (Bartlesville)
City of Greeley	Thompson Rivers Parks and Recreation
City of Kaw City/U.S. Army Corps of Engineers	Town of Windsor
Community Foundation of Southwest Louisiana	Whatcom Family YMCA
Crockett Community Services District	YMCA of Midland
Edwardsville YMCA	YMCA of Wilmington
Fort Lupton