Today, we had Rick from Saddleback Church pick up 4 bins of organic Oranges. These delicious fruits will be redistributed to those in need through Saddleback Church grocery distributions that take place during the week in different South Orange County cities. We would like to thank our partner TEPA Produce, for helping us help others.

Jan. 7, 2023 – The first two bins of organic lemons of the new year were delivered to Mercy Warehouse in Laguna Niguel for their food distribution that takes place three times a week at the thrift store and donation facility. Weekly, they are able to provide food to over 1000 people. We want to thank our partner TEPA Produce, for helping us help others. To learn more about Mercy Warehouse's f

On December 8th, we gave Second Harvest Food Bank 3 bins of organic lemons. Every year they distribute millions of pounds of food throughout Orange County. To help them serve their mission, no person should go hungry, EVER they have 350 partner networks who then provide food to those in need. In 2021 they distributed over 59 million pounds of food, feeding around 450,000 individuals per month. We

Dear Rainbow Sandals Foundation, We are delighted to report that the first year of our Zeva Longley Family Adventures/ Aventuras Familiares and Summer Camp Scholarships programs was a great success. Thanks to your generous support. Sixteen Canal District families were able to access fun and safe outdoor explorations in Marin County’s open spaces this summer and fall. Eight students attended a week

Third Street Music School Settlement has been transforming lives through the arts for 128 years as the nation's longest-running community music school. Founded in 1894 by Emilie Wagner, an arts education pioneer who made music education the cornerstone of a settlement house that welcomed immigrants to the Lower East Side. She provided families with housing support, food, medical care, and art

Rainbow® Sandals Foundation donated 700 pairs (300 ladies & 400 men) of Repair • Reuse • Recycle (RRR) Rainbow® Sandals to Capo Beach Church / Red Door High School Ministry. The young adults (students) went to Skid Row in L.A. on November 11th. They washed the feet of the unhoused and then presented them with socks, a pair of RRR sandals, and hygiene kits. This annual trip for the last 20 year

Edible Schoolyard NYC’s mission is to support edible education for every child in New York City. Edible Schoolyard partners with public schools to cultivate healthy students and communities through hands-on cooking and gardening education, transforming children’s relationship with food. Edible Schoolyard believes in a future where all children are empowered to make healthy food choices for themsel

Since 1994, the Wood River Land Trust has been a growing and dynamic presence in the Wood River Valley. They are preserving and protecting the Big Wood River, its tributaries, and the treasured landscapes of central Idaho. Working with a visionary community, we have preserved nearly 27,000 acres and created 16 open preserves and 41 conservation easements. Together, they have celebrated places like

It is the season of thankfulness. In anticipation of Thanksgiving tomorrow, Sixth Street Community Center in NYC distributed delicious produce as part of their Emergency Food Distribution to support our food-insecure neighbors with fresh produce that is often hard to come by in food pantries. Food insecurity is a household-level economic and social condition reflecting an inability to provide enou

The Crisis Hotline has been serving the citizens of Blaine County, Idaho, and beyond since 1987. Their trained Responders are proud to be on the Front "Phone" Lines dedicating over 8,760 volunteer hours each year to provide social and emotional support for those experiencing any level of crisis. They are trained in active listening and understand that there are times we all need someone

“At Bernice Ayer Middle School (BAMS), we believe that ALL students can and should learn at high levels. We have created a program that provides additional time and support to students that are not yet learning at the high level we expect. At BAMS, we have a 30 minute period built into every school day, where students receive targeted instruction and then are allowed to retake priority assessments

We had the pleasure of having 13-year-old Ryan Hickman stop by our HQ. He and our founder Jay "Sparky" Longley, have the same philosophy, to keep objects out of the landfill and, of course, reuse and recycle. With these great mindsets, Sparky founded Rainbow® Sandals, and Ryan founded a nonprofit organization called Project3R. At such a young age, Ryan has accomplished so much being an a

Homeless Teen Help (HTH) was founded as a service organization dedicated to helping homeless youths and others. That need to locate local service providers to address their specific needs and challenges. By utilizing the Online Resource Directory and pocket-size print directories, urgent issues can be met. Those in need are given their best chance of quickly receiving needed assistance. HTH believ

The Hunger Coalition builds a healthy community through access to good food. It addresses the root causes of food insecurity in collaboration with key partners. One of the key programs the Hunger Coalition provides is the Healthy Food Pantry, where community members in need can pick up free healthy groceries for their families. Several Children’s Food Programs are offered, including Snack Packs an

Las Palmas, fifth-grade students, are scheduled to attend science camp at the Emerald Cove Outdoor Science Institute near Running Springs in the San Bernadino Mountains for 3 days. Students will study the natural environment, take nature hikes, investigate the geological features, observe wildlife, and compare plant adaptations. During the evening, students study the night sky through telescopes a

I-5 Freedom Network is a San Clemente-based non-profit disrupting the cycle of human trafficking and modern slavery through education and advocacy. Their vision is to end human trafficking so that all live with freedom and dignity. Their mission is to do this through education and advocacy by supporting survivors on their path forward and away from the tangle of exploitation, equipping businesses

The Advocates is located in Hailey, Idaho, and was founded in 1991. The Advocates envision a compassionate community free from emotional and physical abuse. They aim to teach people of all ages how to build and maintain healthy, positive relationships with peers and partners. They accomplish this through education, shelter, resources, and support. Ensuring that no victim of abuse or violence in th

OC's Special Spokes (OCSS) is a non-profit that makes adaptive tricycles for kids with special needs. Rainbow® Sandals Foundation's $5,000 will help at least 5 kiddos get a bike. OCSS is a chapter of the national non-profit organization AMBUCS, Inc. AMBUCS provide their chapters with AmTryke tricycles at an affordable cost compared to the retail price. This allows some families to purcha

"Through a critical donation from Rainbow® Sandals Foundation, Sixth Street Community Center in NYC will be able to continue its Emergency Food Distribution to support our food-insecure neighbors with fresh produce that is often hard to come by in food pantries. Food insecurity is a household-level economic and social condition reflecting an inability to provide enough food for every person t

& quot;The Mares Found ation believes it is possible to reverse the effects of pollution in Our Ocean by educating Our Youth." We have reached over 14 Latin Countries and educated tens of thousands of children. The three projects that are the foundation of our work are Museo Katsuo, AO Latinoamerica, and Ola Metropoli. All three projects focus on teaching the 7 principles of Ocean Literacy (a