Visit California: 2023 Community Impact Report

Total Funds Raised

$ 31,292


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Sonoma County


$ 13,254

dollars raised raised for local charities in Sonoma County

17,660

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

7,500

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

41

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

200

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

1,110

science-based nature experiences provided to elementary students with Pepperwood

168

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

100 %

donated to charity


Greater Palm Springs

$ 7,602

dollars raised for local charities in Greater Palm Springs

16,636

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

20

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


Los Angeles

$ 4,490

dollars raised for local charities in Los Angeles

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

32

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

$ 2870

donated towards mental health + wellness clinics to support the efforts of Venice Family Clinic in solving homelessness in Venice Beach


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


Catalina Island

$ 1,956

funds raised for Marine Mammal Care Center

597

meals provided to marine mammal patients with Marine Mammal Care 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

$ 400

to help fund the equipment required to maintain clean beaches, rivers & watersheds with Santa MoniCARES in Santa Monica

30

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

83

students received lunch during a mentorship program with Changing Tides Foundation, empowering women to protect the planet in San Diego

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