Millions of Bichon mix dogs acquired in 2020 due to the pandemic are returning to animal shelters at an alarming rate. Some Bichons are abandoned in the desert because their owner can't afford to bring them back to an animal shelter. Bichon Furkids Rescue rescues these dogs and pays for their medical bills and housing until they can find a suitable home. Rainbow Sandals Foundation is happy to

Sept. 13, 2022, Supporting growth on the field through sports programs builds character on and off the field, promotes teamwork, and creates future leaders within our community. Rainbow® Sandals supports the Lady Bobcats in their journey for the title and hopes to help build a bright future for all these young women.

Sept 15, 2021, Rainbow® Sandals Foundation donated $5,000 to Viejo Elementary School Foundation (VESF) for the Safety and technology of the school. VESF is dedicated to improving the educational experience for all students that attend their school. The foundation is comprised of teachers, administrators, and parents of students at Viejo Elementary School. To learn more, visit: http://viejofoundati

Sept. 10, 2022 TNT Softball Classic To strike out breast cancer was founded by Cheri Dvorchaka, breast cancer survivor and now advocate. She brings together a group of women playing competitive and recreational softball. And change from being adversaries to working toward a common goal of striking out breast cancer through the support of Northwestern Memorial Foundation’s McHenry Cancer Center. Th

Sept. 8, 2022, This Thursday, Rainbow® Sandals Foundation went to Del Rey Avocados in Fallbrook to receive some organic avocados. Later that afternoon, Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County (SHFBOC) came to our headquarters to pick up these fresh fruits. With the help of 283 OC partner distribution sites, the avocados will feed their local families. Every month they feed around 489,000 individ

Sept. 7, 2022, It was a busy day here at Rainbow® Sandals Foundation (RSF). Today we gave out 9,990 pounds of organic avocados. First, we had Second Harvest Food Bank pick up 219 cases (8,103 pounds) that they will redistribute throughout Orange County with the help of their 350 partners. Next, we went to Mercy Warehouse in Laguna Niguel to drop off 32 cases (1,184 pounds) for their food distribut

Aug 17-30, These last two weeks have been busy here at Rainbow® Sandals Foundation. With the help of our partner Del Rey Avocados , we gave over 27,400 pounds of organic avocados to local non-profits. Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County received approximately 22,000 pounds that were redistributed throughout Orange County with the help of their 350 partners. Other non-profits that received th

The Fallbrook Child Development Center (FCDC) is a nonprofit corporation established in 1975 and administered by a volunteer board of directors. The center serves up to 48 children from low-income families whose parents are working or in school. Since its founding, the center has graduated more than 500 children, making a difference in many children's lives. FCDC's mission is to provide

Love On Your Back (LOYB) is a non-profit created by a group of retired teachers and other volunteers who started a new program in the Bonsall Unified School District. This program supplements the nutrition of students in the district who rely on the school district for most of their nutrition. The backpack program supplements the food of children in the Bonsall Unified School District who are food

Aug 15-20, This week, thanks to the help of our partner Del Rey Avocados, Rainbow® Sandals Foundation donated over 9,000 pounds of organic avocados to local non-profits: Second Harvest Food Bank, Mercy Warehouse, 2nd Time Store, Orange County Rescue, The Boys, and Girls Club of the South Coast Area, Joshua House, Coral Thrift Store, Assistance League…

For nearly 40 years, Pet Project Foundation (PPF) and the San Clemente-Dana Point Animal Shelter have been united in a unique partnership to provide pro-humane care to lost and abandoned animals in our two cities. Pet Project Foundation offers significant financial support and donates over 25,000 hours of volunteer time each year. The shelter can ensure that every animal in its care will have a sa

Aug 13, 2022, This Saturday, Rainbow® Sandals Foundation went to 2nd Time Store in Tustin and gave them 12 cases (300 pounds) of organic avocados. Since 1988, they have been serving customers and the community by helping those in need of food and providing the ability to come to pick up food daily. Then, we went to Orange County Rescue Mission 12 cases (300 pounds) of organic avocados. They help t

Aug 12, 2022, Rainbow® Sandals Foundation delivered 22 cases (550 pounds) of organic avocados to Mercy Warehouse in Laguna Niguel for their food distribution three times a week. Weekly, they can provide food to over 1000. We want to thank our partner Del Rey Avocados for helping us help others. To learn more about Mercy Warehouse's food distribution, c lick HERE

Aug 11, 2022, Rainbow® Sandals Foundation gave Second Harvest Food Bank 6,300 pounds of organic avocados. Every month they feed around 450,000 individuals. In 2021 they distributed over 59 million pounds of food throughout Orange County. With the help of our partner Del Rey Avocados we can help them serve their mission that no person should go hungry, ever .

Rainbow® Sandals Foundation recently gave 850 pairs of your Rainbow® Sandals returned to our Repair • Reuse • Recycle department to Crossline Food Pantry , where they will be put on the feet of those in need. We would like to once again thank you for helping us help others.

Zeva Longley Family Adventures hike from the Tennessee Valley Trail to the Beach last Saturday. Tennessee Valley, named for the remnants of the shipwrecked SS Tennessee, contains a bevy of wildlife; from mighty raptors to common swallows, the birds of the valley will keep your eyes on the skies. The skies are not the only place to view wildlife; the valley is teeming with Black-tailed Deer, Coyote

Aug 3, 2022, Rainbow® Sandals Foundation gave Second Harvest Food Bank 1580 pounds of organic avocados. 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

July 25, 2022 Rainbow® Sandals Foundation went to The Boys and Girls Club of the South Coast Area in San Clemente (BGCSCA) to deliver four boxes of organic avocados. During the summer break, BGCSCA organizes fun activities for the kids like field trips, sports camps, swimming lessons, sailing, and much more. They endeavor to enable the youth to reach their fullest potential as productive, caring,

July 22, 2022 Today, Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County came by Rainbow® Sandals Foundation and picked up 6 bins of organic Avocados and 1 bin of Lemons. With the help of their 350 partners, they can achieve their mission that no person should go hungry, EVER!!! Last year, they distributed more than 59 million pounds of food to the partner network, providing food to around 450,000 individua

On July 9th, WildCare held their 2nd Zeva Longley's family adventures. It began at Marin Headlands National Park and continued to Rodeo Beach. The families participating had a fun-filled day learning about wildlife, plants, and the ocean. Wildcare's Naturalist Cecelia led the adventure in Spanish. Zeva dedicated her life to bringing children out of urban isolation and into a close relati