Nov 30, 2021 | The San Onofre Parks Foundation (SOPF) is a California non-profit 501 c (3) public benefit charitable corporation whose mission is to assist California State Parks in the delivery of public education and interpretive programming at both San Clemente and San Onofre State Beach Parks. Additionally, SOPF is a voice for the community with regard to the protection and preservation of the

Rainbow® Sandals Foundation recently donated a total of 1484 pairs of Repair • Reuse • Recycle Rainbow® Sandals to Orange County Rescue Mission, Crossline Church, and Mary's Kitchen. The 1484 pairs consisted of 884 pairs of men's and 600 pairs of women's. These sandals will be distributed to those in need. Orange County Rescue Mission in Tustin aims to treat each person with respect

A Home 4 Spot Animal Rescue is a volunteer-based organization that provides foster care, medical treatment, and medicine while seeking permanent homes for abandoned dogs—founded in March 2009 by Las Vegas resident Diana England. Since that time, they have saved over 7000 local dogs from being euthanized. Founder Diane England and her volunteers continue to save dogs despite suffering an unfortunat

Nov. 16, 2021 Our founder Jay "Sparky" Longley, was honored yesterday for his sponsorship of the Ole Hanson Beach Club tile on Avenida Del Mar in San Clemente, CA. He was honored with the 8th installation out of 14 planned with San Clemente's Landmarks on Del Mar. At the end of the ceremony, @rainbowsandalsfoundation presented San Clemente Historical Society with another $20,000 che

Nov. 16, 2021 | The Noble Path Foundation is dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of healthy nutrition and lifestyle choices for our youth. They provide Real Food Forums for grades K-12. Sports-specific nutrition seminars for athletic teams and have a Nourish to Flourish referral program that services at-risk teens with personalized fitness and wellness curriculums. Thanks to their pre

Nov. 12, 2021 | Rainbow Sandals Foundation made a donation to Las Palmas Elementary for their science camp experience. These funds will support the students' expanded educational opportunities by reducing the costs associated with this memorable experience. At the science camp, their students will have the unique opportunity to study the natural environment. Students hike established trails,

Oct. 22, 2021| I-5 Freedom Network is a San Clemente based nonprofit that works to disrupt the cycle of human trafficking through prevention, advocacy, and survivor support. They train hotels (a hub for human trafficking) to detect and report signs of trafficking with a survivor-informed and victim-centered approach. I-5 Freedom Network also offers community awareness training, workshops for teens

Oct. 27, 2021 This week we got an update from Heer To Rescue about the puppies they were expecting. Felicita had a litter of 4 puppies and named after Rainbow Sandals. There are 3 girls named Madison, Catalina, and Sandpiper, and 1 boy named Sparky, in honor of Sparky. They are all healthy and doing well! The money donated by Rainbow Sandals Foundation goes 100% to vet care for the dogs!

Oct. 25, 2021 | Founded in 2003 Festival of Children Foundation helps charities become well-funded, well-marketed, and efficient organizations. The Costa Mesa-based foundation's mission is to improve children's lives by strengthening the charities that serve them. They help their member's organizations' dreams a reality by providing training, awareness, and financial support. T

Rainbow® Sandals Foundation donated back on June 30th to Children of the Americas Foundation (website is Mexico Red/Zona Norte) 300 men and 200 women Repair • Reuse • Recycle Rainbow® Sandals. These will be distributed through the orphanages close to the border town of San Diego. Today, we received this new photo of the children still enjoying their Rainbow® Sandals.

Oct. 22, 2021 | Heer to Rescue is a 501c3 charity that is 100% volunteer-based and donation-based. They rescue dogs locally that are being given up by their families or are found homeless on the streets and from shelters. They rescue dogs of all breeds, sizes, and ages and get them proper vet care. Heer to Rescue also educates the community on dog training, spay/neuter, breed discrimination. Every

Oct. 18, 2021 Rainbow® Sandals Foundation donated $5,000 to the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF). Their mission is to provide opportunities and support people with physical challenges to pursue active lifestyles through physical fitness and competitive athletics. The CAF believes that involvement in sports at any level increases self-esteem, encourages independence, and enhances the quality of

Based in Irvine, CA, Terra Nova's expressed mission of loving our community and the world-at-large, well. They have been serving South Orange County for over a decade but with various teams and strategic partners. Rainbow® Sandals Foundation $10,000 went towards their largest annual project, Kids Feeding Kids. They mobilize local families, including youth from right here in Orange County. Eve

In 2014, Sean Kapoff founded One Atta Time after visiting his sponsored child Bryan in El Salvador in August 2013. After spending time with him and his mother, Sean learned that it's common for children to suffer from illnesses due to contaminated drinking water. In February 2014, and after much research and study, Sean brought a team to El Salvador. They trained local teenage leaders to asse

Oct 1, 2021 | Rainbow® Sandals Foundation donated $50,000 to Sonance Foundation ; their mission is to conserve land through outreach, restoration, and research. "Some of the Earth's greatest landscapes are threatened by increased road construction, oil and gas exploration, and mining. We aim to protect these areas from inappropriate development."

Oct 2, 2021 | Rainbow® Sandals Foundation donated $10,000 to Mary's ki tchen in City of Orange, CA. The soup kitchen has been in existence for over 35 years, serving hundreds of hot breakfast and lunches six days a week. Those without housing also have the opportunity for a hot shower and a place to receive their mail. Without an address, it's challenging to get assistance from agencies,

Oct 1, 2021| Rainbow® Sandals Foundation donated $5,000 to Coast Hills Church. Even though a small church, it's a family with a passionate desire to glorify GOD together. Whether in person or spirit, their prayer is that the people sense the presence of the Spirit of God, exemplified in love.

Oct. 15, 2021 | Today, we had the pleasure of meeting 12-year-old Ryan Hickman. 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. Learn about Ryan's nonprofit: Established in 2020

Recently we had the honor of meeting retired USMC Capt. Derek Hererra, whom we could help via the Challenged Athletes Foundation. While leading his team on patrol in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan, on June 24, 2012, Derek was shot in the spine and instantly paralyzed. When he returned to the U.S., Derek spent six months rehabilitation at a Veteran's hospital in Florida. Derek is a Challe

Oct 8, 2021 | Rainbow® Sandals Foundation donated $50,000 Dance Marathon at SDSU in support of Rady Children's Hospital. The Dance Marathon students work incredibly hard to fundraise every dollar. Our donation gets them significantly closer to their goal of $400,000 raised this academic year. It supports the sick and injured kids at Rady Children's and helps the students at SDSU as they