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Port of CC presents its signature event

Port of Corpus Christi presents its signature holiday event, the 21st annual “A Tree for All.” Port of Corpus Christi is partnering with NuStar Energy and The Home Depot to provide 200 fresh, live trees, tree stands, and ornaments to deserving area families. The event will take place at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, November 29, 2018, at The Home Depot, located at 4038 S. Port Avenue.

“We are delighted to once again share this meaningful holiday with families in the Coastal Bend. ‘A Tree for All’ is a central part of the Port of Corpus Christi’s holiday celebration,” said Sean Strawbridge, Chief Executive Officer for the Port of Corpus Christi. “The Port of Corpus Christi wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday season.”

In the past 20 years, the Port of Corpus Christi and its partners have provided more than 4,000 trees to families and contributed over 3,750 hours to this event. Participating community organizations in the Corpus Christi, Gregory, Portland, Robstown, Premont, Rockport, Fulton and Falfurrias region include: Communities in Schools, Goodwill Industries and Mission 911.

“The Port of Corpus Christi brightens the holidays for children and their families through this annual tree-gifting event. They are truly trees of joy!” said Gloria Taylor, Executive Director for Communities in School.

 

 





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