• Raised emergency COVID-19 pandemic early relief funds on March 13, 2020 – $60,000 to IMMEDIATELY feed Corpus Christi families
• Created the Small Business Regional Pandemic Grant Program: allocating $750,000 towards small business relief
• Created COVID-19 Public health Emergency Preparedness Partnership with the Coastal Bend Food Bank
• Secured donation of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for front line medical responders in partnership with Stripes Laredo Taco Company
• Secured over $919,500 in funding for “Connect Our Kids” to acquire Chromebooks and WiFi hot spots for school children in Corpus Christi
• Formed partnership between business community and Coastal Bend Food Bank for matching grants
• Established program with Mission 911 to drop-off emergency food and sanitary supplies to senior citizens
• Created the Guajardo Veteran Laptop Loaner Program at La Retama Library
• Led team effort – Shop Local!

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