Last week (Aug. 22-25), Rainbow® Sandals Foundation donated almost 14,000 pounds of organic avocados with the help of our partner, Del Rey Avocados. Located in Irvine, CA, Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County received 3,400 pounds of avocados that will go to their partners across the county. Then, 7560 pounds was picked up by Western Eagle Foundation, located in Temecula, CA. They give out th

The Classical Theatre of Harlem (CTH) is dedicated to providing a life-changing educational experience to youth in Harlem by introducing classical works of theatre through the PROJECT CLASSICS initiative. CTH believes that exposure to the rich tapestry of classical plays can inspire creativity, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of cultural heritage. Through interactive theatre workshop

August 18, 2023 – This week, Rainbow® Sandals Foundation donated over 20,000 pounds of organic avocados to various local non-profits like Second Harvest Food Bank, Western Eagle, Mercy Warehouse, Crossline Church, Boys & Girls Club San Clemente, Pacific Marine Mammal Center, a few schools and other foundations. Thank you to our partner Del Rey Avocados for helping us help others. Mercy Warehou

The Classical Theatre of Harlem’s Shakespeare Intensive just wrapped up a fun-filled, rigorous, educational 8-week experience in the heart of Harlem, NYC. A total of 48 students, ages 8-18, were introduced to the captivating world of Shakespearean theatre while fostering personal growth, confidence, and artistic expression. Through comprehensive acting training, skill-building, literary exploratio

In November 2022, Rainbow Sandals Foundation presented a $5,000 grant to Sixth Street Community Center (SSCC) to support the Spring 2023 season of their Emergency Food Distribution Program. SSCC’s Emergency Food Distribution Program launched in April 2020 in response to growing food insecurity in New York City’s Lower East Side due to the COVID-19 pandemic and has been operating weekly to bi-weekl

On June 12, 2023, our founder and president, Jay "Sparky" Longley, discovered a heart-wrenching scene when he stumbled upon a pregnant sea lion on the beach in front of his house. The sea lion was visibly ill, suffering from the effects of Domoic acid poisoning. Understanding the urgency of the situation, Jay swiftly cont acted the Pacific Marine Mamm al Center for assistance. Recognizin

August 10, 2023 – This morning, Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County (SHFBOC) came by Rainbow® Sandals Foundation and picked up 10 bins of organic avocados. With the help of 310 partners, SHFBOC provides dignified, equitable, and consistent access to nutritious food, creating a foundation for community health. Last year, they distributed over 32.4 million pounds of food to the partners, provi

The Coral Thrift Shop has been serving local residents since 1963, when seven local mothers wanted to make a difference in the community. These San Clemente moms were military wives whose husbands were deployed to Vietnam. They knew there were families who needed help and they wanted to be a positive force, soon learning that in those days a woman could not rent an office or even get a phone witho

Assistance League is part of the first wave of nonprofit organizations in the United States that empowers ordinary citizens to improve communities and transform lives through long-term volunteerism. Organized as a national nonprofit in 1935, Assistance League’s roots date back to the turn of twentieth-century America when founder, Anne Banning, pioneered a tradition of compassion and benevolence c

This morning, Western Eagle Foundation picked up 8 bins of organic avocados. Located in Temecula, they serve 350,000 families annually. Every week, local food pantries, other nonprofit agencies providing hunger relief, and faith-based organizations pick up pallets of food at the Western Eagle drive-thru and transport them to distribution sites in the outlying and rural areas of Riverside County an

The last couple of weeks have been busy here at Rainbow Sandals Foundation. We distributed over 18,000 pounds of organic avocados, more coffee, and bags of clothes to numerous local non-profits. Thank you to all of our partners for helping us help others!

The second hike of the summer was held at Indian Valley Open Space Preserve in Novato on Saturday, July 15. Nine families attended. Cecilia Ledesma, our Bilingual Nature Educator led the hike assisted by Carly Pucci, our Bilingual Wildlife Educator and Susie Graven, a Terwilliger Nature Guide. Before beginning our trek, we had an opening circle where we introduced ourselves and shared some of our

For almost 40 years, Pet Project Foundation and the San Clemente-Dana Point Animal Shelter have been united in a unique partnership to provide pro-humane (No-Kill) care to the lost and abandoned animals of our two cities. Pet Project Foundation serves as the non-profit rescue partner for the San Clemente-Dana Point Animal Shelter and provides all the funding necessary to cover the veterinary medic

On June 23rd, SimplyHelp Foundation picked up 10 pallets (Nesquik Milk Bottles, Starbucks Gingerbread, Cereal & Dawn Wipes). On July 9th, the pallets were shipped to Myanmar (formerly Burma) in Southeast Asia for people in need. We want to thank SimplyHelp Foundation for all their hard work and our partner, Drug & Crime Free Youth Foundation, for helping us help others. On Saturday, July 8

On June 26th, Rainbow® Sandals Foundation presented a check to Hope Restoration Ministries. This money will go towards their one-year free program designed to help addiction, and homelessness, helping to get them back on their feet and be productive in society. “Thank you for your generous donation to Hope Restoration Ministries. As overdose deaths have soared in the last five years primarily from

Established in 2018, The Graceful Warrior Project was originally created to empower women in some of the most dangerous areas of the world. However, as it has grown, we have included boys and men as well, knowing that to truly change a society, we must work with the society as a whole. The Graceful Warrior Project seeks to empower people through a holistic approach: Spiritually, physically, financ

“ What started in 2011 with simple acts of gratitude preparing and serving food to LA skid row residents, twelve years later has evolved into a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit that distributed food to 31,749 individuals and families in 2022 in partnership with LA Regional Foodbank. Other partnerships include Children's Hospital LA and Queenscare Health, which provide medical, dental, and vision service

Established in 2014, K1 Britannia Foundation was originally founded as a maritime foundation but has grown to encompass a variety of charitable projects with a strong focus on the evolving social issues faced by youth on St. Maarten. Over the years, K1 has focused on rehabilitating and providing opportunities for vulnerable & troubled youth, while also helping children in foster care through a

“The first hike at Rodeo Lagoon/Beach in the Marin Headlands on Saturday, June 10th was enjoyed by all that attended. Most of the families hiked with us last summer and there was a strong sense of community; the families brought delicious treats to share and sat in a large circle to enjoy lunch together. Some of the activities included a color card matching game, beach scavenger hunt, and pebble i