Feb. 2, 2021 Today, was a busy day for Rainbow® Sandals Foundation, our first stop of the day was to Mercy Warehouse in Laguna Niguel were we delivered 1 bin (approx. 800 lbs) of avocados, for their pantry program which takes place three times a week. Then, we donated 300 lbs of organic oranges and 300 lbs of avocados to Helping Hands World Wide to their the Laguna Beach location. They are an inte

Feb. 2, 2021 This evening Rainbow® Sandals Foundation donated to F.A.M. (Family Assistance Ministry) in San Clemente $10,000 for their shelters, we also gave all the occupants Repair • Reuse • Recycle Rainbow® Sandals a total of 40 pairs included for women, men, and a few children. F.A.M. is a faith based charitable non-profit organization assisting those in need in Orange County with resources fo

Rainbow® Sandals Foundation donated $20,000 to build the safe house in Tanzania Africa through The Graceful Warrior Project . Kelly Kelly is the founder and at only 33 years of age has accomplished so much globally as she has traveled the world, then in 2016 moved to the Eastern Congo as an overseas missionary, having a background in boxing and jiu jitsu she was asked to teach self-defense classes

The San Onofre Parks Foundation’ s 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 protection and preservation of these parks, and an advocate for environmental awareness and ethics. The Foundation is committed to promoti

The North Beach area of San Clemente is home to a vibrant community, with an emerging business base. The area has recently been designated an official Historic District as it contains four of San Clemente finest architectural treasures. The North Beach Community Association is a 501c3 non-profit that was formed by residents and local business people to give the community a voice and to help our co

Rainbow® Sandals is a long term supporter of the Boys & Girls Club of the South Coast Area. Founded in 1967, the club has been the leader in youth development in our community for more than 50 years. Each year, 1,500 local children ages 6-18 participate in programs that support academic success, healthy lifestyles and good character and citizenship. Their mission is simple… To enable every c

Human trafficking along the I-5 corridor in Southern California is much more common than you might think. Victims are often brought in on working visas from poorer countries with the hope of escaping poverty, only to end up in a nightmare. The I-5 Freedom Network works not only to identify traffickers and victims, but to empower survivors with the life skills for a path forward. They also work to

Foster the Earth is dedicated to helping vulnerable children and young adults in the foster care system through exposure to the great outdoors. It is a 7-month program starting in March each year. They meet once a month for day hikes, where participants learn the skills needed to embark on a week-long backpacking trip at the end of the program. Each month, our hikes add more distance and altitude,

The American Red Cross , through its strong network of volunteers, donors and partners is always there in times of need. They aspire to turn compassion into action so that all people affected by disaster across the country and around the world receive care, shelter, and hope including lifesaving blood and blood products. $50,000 was donated to The American Red Cross from Jay “Sparky” Longley Found

Make A Wish Foundation ’s mission is “together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses”. Wishes are more than just a nice thing. They are far more than gifts or singular events in time, they impact everyone involved — wish kids, volunteers, donors, sponsors, medical professionals and community. The act of making their wish come true can give them the courage to comply

The American Cancer Society ’s focus is to be the most impactful cancer fighting organization with a mission to free the world from cancer. The American Cancer Society invests their donors’ dollars wisely to make the biggest impact in the fight against cancer. They fund the best research focusing on ways to prevent, detect, and treat all types of cancer as well as improve the quality of life for c

St. Jude Children Research Hospital are the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children. Their mission is to advance cures and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. No child is denied treatment based on race, religion, or a family’s ability to pay. Jay “Sparky” Longley Founder / CEO of Rainbow®

Jay “Sparky” Longley Founder / CEO of Rainbow® Sandals donated $25,000 to The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the Universal Christian church. Their message is based on the bible and is motivated by the love of God its mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. They have served more than 56 million

Best Friends Animal Society is a no-kill animal rescue and advocacy that was founded in southern Utah in 1984 with a promise to each other dedicate there lives to housing and finding homes for unwanted pets while advocating the importance of no kill. At that time there wasn’t a national voice to end the killing of cats and dogs. Currently, Best Friends operates pet adoption centers, spay/neuter cl

Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens “With COVID-19 restrictions not allowing in-person fundraising events, nonprofit organizations have struggled to raise the funds necessary to keep them in operation next year,” says Rainbow® Sandals Founder and President Jay “Sparky” Longley. “I decided it was Rainbow® Sandals’ responsibility to help these wonderful organizations like Casa Romantica and o

The Ocean Institute is nationally known for its award winning, hands-on marine science, environmental education and maritime history programs. Students, families and the general public become tall ship sailors, research scientists, oceanographers, and explorers while immersed in Ocean Institute programs. Twenty-twenty brought challenging demands, after the sinking of her historic “Pilgrim” in Marc

The Gulf of Catalina Gray Whale Preservation & Education Founda tion (GWF) is a non-profit organization that is led by actual scientists, naturalists, and educators. Their goal is to protect our environment by inspiring the future generations in their respective fields. Rainbow® Sandals Foundation’s $10,000 donation will be used to sponsor educational voyages for children to search for whales,

The Chamber of Commerce is the premier small business organization in San Clemente, having served the community for over 50 years. Tasked with providing programs and activities that promoted small business, the chamber has achieved a 5-star accreditation from the National Chamber.Rainbow® Sandals Foundation’s $10,000 donation will help the organization keep up with its’ programs after a challengin

Named for a little red terrier that was beaten to death, The Little Red Dog, Inc . is dedicated to saving and finding homes for as many dogs as it can. Over 400 were rescued last year from local kill shelters in the area. Many are in need of rehabilitation, but all of them are fostered until they are found forever homes. Rainbow® Sandals Foundation $10,000 donation will help with food and veterina

The San Clemente Historical Society was founded in the 1970s as an all-volunteer non-profit group dedicated to preserving the history of San Clemente.Our purpose is to collect, preserve, and share the history of San Clemente for the benefit of our members and the public. Our goal is to ensure that current and future generations are able to learn about and appreciate the history of San Clemente. Th