United Way is part of the VLO cult. Doesn’t impact earnings or stock price. But an attempt to influence communities and the company image. Especially around refineries, for when there is an explosion / fire / release of material. You will be required to contribute and told the amount.
After you leave VLO, they will tell United Way, and in a few weeks you will receive a letter from United Way suggesting that you continue your contributions. If you don’t contribute to United Way directly, they will tell VLO, and you will be contacted by VLO with “encouragement” to contribute to United Way.
The cult is like the Hotel California, you can check out, but you can never leave.