ABOUT

The Visit Corpus Christi Foundation is a nonprofit 501c3 charitable foundation with a primary purpose to increase awareness of the travel and tourism industry of Corpus Christi, Texas through workforce and educational opportunities, promotion of events, industry assistance during a crisis and serving as a resource for learning and discovering about the culture and heritage of Corpus Christi, Texas. 100% of monies raised through private donations will remain in the nonprofit charitable foundation.

How to Apply

Businesses: Business owners and sole proprietors in the hospitality and service industry may apply by submitting a narrative describing a financial hardship. Narratives should be 500 words or less. Please include your business information including address and business filing information. Applications should be emailed to meredith@visitcorpuschristi.com 

Employees: If you are interested in applying for the Visit CC Cares Hospitality Emergency Fund financial assistance, click below to find out everything you need to know.

Ways to Support:

Buy Merchandise: Visit CC Cares has partnered with Made in Corpus Christi to sell locally made merchandise. 25% of the merchandise profit sales will go directly to the nonprofit charitable foundation. Buy cool things to donate money, and get free shipping.  

Donate Directly:  Funds for the Visit CC Cares Program are raised through donations to the Visit Corpus Christi Foundation. The Visit CC Cares program can donate one-time emergency funding to help employees or businesses in the hospitality and tourism industry who have experienced financial hardship due to unforeseen circumstances. 

Thank you to our donors

The Visit CC Cares program has received generous donations from different organizations and individuals. With three levels of sponsorship, these donors are able to help even more hospitality employees impacted by various hardships.

The three levels of sponsorships are Hope - $1,000, Care - $5,000 and Horizon - $10,000.

Special thank you to our Donors! 

Vishal Raju Bhagat Foundation - Horizon Level

Corpus Christi Hooks - Care Level

Bill Pettus - Hope Level

NuStar Energy - Hope Level