Kuraray Gives Back: 350+ Volunteer Hours Supporting the 2026 Pasadena Rodeo

For Kuraray Foundation of America, the event was about more than sponsorship. It was an opportunity to contribute time, expertise, and resources to an organization that continues to invest in the Pasadena community year-round.

Community | Volunteering

Kuraray Gives Back 350 Volunteer Hours Supporting the Pasadena Community

PASADENA, Texas | More than 350 hours of direct support for the Pasadena community.

That commitment extended beyond volunteer hours. The Kuraray Foundation of America (KFA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, sponsored the 77th annual Pasadena Livestock Show & Rodeo, contributing $5,000 in support of local youth programs.

Across the rodeo’s nine days, 11 Kuraray America, Inc. (KAI) employees contributed more than 350 volunteer hours to support event health, safety, and security. Drawing on their professional experience, they helped identify and address potential onsite risks, supported the medical tent, and worked behind the scenes to help create a safe, well-run experience for attendees.

Supporting Pasadena’s Next Generation
The rodeo’s impact continues long after the gates close. Funds raised help support college scholarships, livestock show awards, calf scramble programs, and other opportunities for local students and agricultural education.

KAI volunteers also supported interactive educational exhibits connecting industry, agriculture, and sustainability. These exhibits helped families explore the journey from farm to table and the role different industries play along the way.

For the Kuraray Foundation of America, this was more than a sponsorship. It was an opportunity to contribute time, expertise, and resources to an organization that invests in the Pasadena community year-round

Thank You to Our Volunteers
We are grateful to the Pasadena Livestock Show & Rodeo for welcoming our team and for its continued commitment to local youth and families.

To our 11 KAI volunteers, thank you for the time and expertise you brought to the event: David Solo, Calvin Balch, Alex Berry, Dwight Brunner, Matt Callas, Eric McDaniel, Miguel Pompa, Zachary Reynolds, Chase Stewart, Richard Bass, and Tyler Free.

Their service reflects Kuraray America’s commitment to being an active partner in the communities where our employees live and work.

Learn more about Kuraray America’s community initiatives.