Christi Center

Donations made in-kind support our programs and help us save thousands of dollars that we are able to pour back into our areas of greatest need each year.

Your gift of items can be used, auctioned, or sold by the Christi Center. In-Kind donations are tax-deductible as determined by the IRS (please consult your tax advisor or IRS publications for details).

Business sponsors are core in sustaining the Christi Center’s mission to provide free, peer-based grief support across Central Texas. Corporate partnerships are more than financial contributions–they are visible commitments to community well-being, mental health access, and compassionate care during life’s most difficult moments.

Major Corporate Gifts

Leadership-level corporate gifts ($5000–$50,000+) provide meaningful underwriting for core programming, including weekly grief support groups, intake services, volunteer training, and outreach. These gifts help ensure services remain free to families while positioning the sponsoring company as a champion for mental health and family stability in the region. Major sponsors often receive recognition in annual reports, on the website, at signature events, and through social media visibility.

Heart Connections Sponsorships

Heart Connections sponsorships support signature events and community gatherings that raise awareness and funds for grief services. These sponsorships offer businesses public recognition, brand alignment with a trusted nonprofit, and meaningful engagement with community leaders and families. Sponsorship benefits include logo placement, event signage, speaking opportunities, and employee engagement opportunities–all while directly funding compassionate grief support.

In-Kind Donations for Camp Zebra

Camp Zebra is Christi Center’s week long grief camp for children and teens–and we rely heavily on community partnership. In-kind donations such as lunches, snacks, activity supplies, t-shirt printing, facilitator support, or camper care packages significantly reduce program costs and allow us to serve more campers in Austin. This is a hands-on way to invest in youth resilience, offering both visibility and authentic community impact.

Underwriting Kids Who Care Dinners

Kids Who Care dinners provide weekly meals for grieving children and families participating in support programs. Corporate underwriting of these dinners ensures families can gather in a welcoming environment without financial burden. Sponsors help create safe, consistent spaces where children build coping skills and community connections. Recognition opportunities include event signage, digital promotion, and employee volunteer engagement.