Visit California: Community Impact Report

Total Funds Raised For Local Community & Environmental Charities in California Since 2023

$ 535,161


Sonoma County


$ 97574

total funds raised

130,974

servings of Sonoma County-grown fruits + veggies provided by Farm to Pantry to residents experiencing food injustice; additionally, the emissions equivalent of taking 179 cars off the road for one day was spared

1,100

science-based nature experiences provided to elementary students with Pepperwood

686

days of nutritional care provided to rescued farm animals with Charlie's Acres Animal Sanctuary in promoting farm animal welfare

41

miles of hiking trails maintained by Sonoma Land Trust to support land preservation efforts

731225

lbs. of trash removed out of the Russian River by the Russian Riverkeeper in promoting healthy waterways

200

nutritious meals provided to individuals in need from Redwood Empire Food Bank in advancing food justice

100 %

donated to charity


Greater Palm Springs

$ 35183

total funds raised

45,776

meals provided to individuals facing food insecurity through The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert's food bank

4748

individuals received the ability to enjoy a safe, guided desert walk with Friends of the Desert Mountains

20

East Coachella Valley Youths received outdoor science supplies with Friends of the Desert Mountains


San Luis Obispo

$ 85000

total funds raised

250

trees planted with EcoSLO


Los Angeles

$ 230268

total funds raised

150

days of care provided for rescued animals with The Gentle Barn in advancing animal welfare efforts

256

rescued dogs received food for 1 day with spcaLA solving animal homelessness

3971

marine mammals received meals for 1 day with Marine Mammal Care Center in keeping LA's coastline healthy

242

wolves fed for two days by Wolf Connection

$ 212,796

donated to The Change Reaction’s wildfire direct giving fund

182

high-energy meals provided by Los Angeles Emergency Preparedness Foundation for a Community Brigade member during an activation


Catalina Island

$ 11,737

total funds raised

1942

meals provided to marine mammal patients with Marine Mammal Care Center

526

science divers provided tanks by Bleu World to conduct survey dives around Catalina Island


Visit Oceanside

$ 26,301

total funds raised

1028

restored coastal habitats for native wildlife with WILDCOAST

1602

students were provided the ingredients to participate at a garden-to-table cooking class with Berry Good Food Foundation


Encinitas/San Diego

$ 2590

total funds raised

259

days of nutritious meals provided for one girl during the Changing Tides Foundation Mentorship Program


Orange County

$ 500

dollars raised for local charities in Orange County

6

California Two-Spot Octopus' received food for 1 day for educational programming with Ocean Institute in promoting a healthy Pacific Coast

47

marine mammal patients received 10 lbs of food with Pacific Marine Mammal Center, working to maintain healthy marine ecosystems


Santa Barbara County

$ 2963

total funds raised

296

meals provided for Cuyama residents joining a skills-building workshop


Monterey County

$ 18,410

total funds raised

7364

children (1-5 years old) received free books as part of the Reach Out & Read Program with Big Sur Health Center


Gold Country

$ 220

dollars raised for Bear Yuba Land Trust

110

native plants planted at a restoration site in Gold Country in advancing land preservation efforts


More California Destinations


107

hours of educational programming provided to disadvantaged youth served by Rancho Cielo Youth Campus, empowering tomorrow's hospitality industry leaders and beyond in Monterey County

60

Take Care Tahoe signs created reminding visitors to keep Tahoe clean in South Lake Tahoe

20

bus passes provided for residents overcoming homelessness to go to work with HomeRise in San Francisco

30

sets of supplies provided for 30 beach clean ups with Surfrider SLO in preserving the SLO County coastline

11

miles of hiking trails maintained by Napa Land Trust, working to preserve land in Napa County

25

rescued dogs received care for two days with SF SPCA, working to find forever homes for SF's homeless pet population