Pet Project Foundation
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
Things we’ve been doing…
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
Hope Restoration Ministries
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
The Graceful Warrior Project
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
Manos Que Sobreviven
“ 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
K1 Britannia Foundation
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
Wildcare’s Zeva Longley Family Adventures 2023
“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
Fresh Avocados
June 23, 2023 – Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County (SHFBOC) came by Rainbow® Sandals Foundation and picked up 9 bins of organic avocados. With the help of 310 partners, SCFBOC 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, providing food to thos
Fresh Avocados
June 15, 2023 – This morning, we had Western Eagle Foundation pick up 9 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 o
Mercy Warehouse
June 15, 2023 – Rainbow® Sandals Foundation delivered 1 bin – approximately 850 pounds of organic avocados to Mercy Warehouse in Laguna Niguel for their food distribution that takes place three times per week. They offer food boxes to families in need by providing high-quality groceries that will feed each family for one week. They feed over 1,000 people weekly through their local food bank in Lag
Second Harvest Food Bank
June 14, 2023 – Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County (SHFBOC) came by Rainbow® Sandals Foundation and picked up 6 bins of organic avocados. With the help of 310 partners, SCFBOC 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, providing food to thos
Avocados for Second Harvest
June 9, 2023 – Today, Rainbow® Sandals Foundation gave Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County (SHFBOC) 8 bins of organic avocados. With its 310 partners, SCFBOC provides dignified, equitable, and consistent access to nutritious food, creating a foundation for community health. In 2022, they distributed over 32.4 million pounds of food, feeding an average of 331,700 individuals per month through
Just another day at RSF
June 7, 2023 – Jacob from Crossline Church picked up 850 pounds of organic avocados and one pallet of Lysol Smart Bottles for their food pantry, which takes place twice a week to provide free food to those in need. We also had Ben from Western Eagle Foundation pick up five pallets of Lysol Smart Bottles and eight bins of organic avocados. Located in Temecula, Western Eagle Foundation serves 350,00
21,400 pounds of Organic Avocados
June 1-3, 2023 – We have distributed 21,400 pounds of organic avocados these last few days to various local non-profits. We delivered 18,000 pounds to OC Food Bank in Garden Grove, which will be redistributed to their various food pantries throughout Orange County. Located in Laguna Hills, Crossline Church picked up 1,700 pounds for their food pantry, which takes place twice a week to provide free
SOUL Foundation
Soul Foundation is a community-based organization of volunteers serving, but not limited to, Orange County. We strive to discover and meet the needs of people in our community that could benefit from assistance, support, and gestures of kindness. With a mission to mobilize resources for the benefit of under-served individuals and groups in need of the assistance, support, education, and/or unbiase
28 pallets were given out
May 31, 2023 – We ended the month strong giving out 12 bins of organic avocados and 16 pallets of cleaning supplies. Our foundation ambassador, Herman, brought a bin of avocados over to Mercy Warehouse for their food distribution that takes place three times a week. Then, Second Harvest Food Bank OC came to pick up five bins to be redistributed across Orange County with the help of their partners.
Another busy week…
May 22-26, 2023 – Another busy week here at the Rainbow® Sandals Foundation headquarters. With the help of various local non-profits and our team, we distributed over 17,000 pounds of organic avocados this week. Family Assistance Ministries (FAM) received four bins, and Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County picked up ten bins. Cynthia from Laguna Food Pantry got 242 pounds for their food distr
Busy week…
May 15-19, 2023 – Busy week here at Rainbow® Sandals Foundation. On Monday, we had Second Harvest Food Bank pick up three bins of organic Oranges and one bin of Lemons that will be redistributed through Orange County with the help of their partners. Then, we gave Kathy’s House 40 boxes of Starbucks coffee and K-Cups. On Thursday, Second Harvest Food Bank picked up six bins of organic lemons. That
Smitten With The Kittens
Smitten With The Kittens is a 501(c)3 non-profit that began in 2020 and whose mission is to provide cat and kitten rescue and pet adoption in the Southern California area. Their rescue also provides support and seeks innovative solutions for the more local community where it finds a need. Despite efforts to have pets spayed and neutered each year and TNR (Trap Neuter Return), Smitten With The Kitt
Sixth Street Community Center
Sixth Street Community Center in NYC, along with an amazing group of volunteers, distributed a variety of fruits and vegetables including cauliflower, cucumbers, green onions, oranges, snap peas, and bok choy, as part of their Free Food Distribution. This vital program supports our food-insecure neighbors with fresh produce that is often hard to come by in food pantries. Food insecurity is a house
