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

Rooted in the notion that Crystal Cove State Park is an ideal outdoor classroom for cultivating young environmentalists, Crystal Cove Conservancy is dedicated to protecting this rare piece of California’s history through a unique social enterprise model working in partnership with California State Parks. The Conservancy will use the donation to fund important preservation, education, and conservat

Originally founded in 1958, the local Elks Club had a difficult year in 2020. The aging building itself, required a new Heating and AC system, a new Computer/Software system and a major renovation of the Club’s restroom. Funds from the Rainbow Sandals Foundation will be a tremendous help, as the Covid has dampened most of their fundraisers. For more information: San Clemente, CA No. 2068 The Club

Dec. 16, 2020 – Jamboree Housing Corporation , is a non-profit organization that believes in the power of community to bring hope home to those starting out or starting over-working families, seniors, veterans, formerly homeless, and those with special needs. Over these last 30 years, they built award-winning housing they can afford and providing supportive programs and services that instill both

Dec. 16, 2020 – Fish for Life is a non-profit organization “Spreading the Love, one boat at at time”. Their charter is to enhance the lives of special needs individuals by providing complimentary fishing trips out on the ocean. While teaching fishing skills, the crew creates a memorable experience for each child, this life-changing fishing trip makes kids with special needs feel very comfortable a

Dec. 11 2020 – The USA Olympic Surf team is not funded by the US government, a Rainbow® Sandals Foundation donation will help fund the USA Surfing mission to support and grow the sport of surfing, empower future generations of champions, and advance the positive image of the surfing lifestyle in the United States. Donor funding enables USA Surfing to partner with community organizations to create

Dec. 11, 2020 – Supporting the Friends of San Clemente, Beaches, Parks and Recreation foundation ‘We were drawn to San Clemente because of its incredible climate and the proximity to the beach. We like to be in the fresh air to entertain, exercise and spend time with family and friends. We are here because we care about our community. We want to make our community even better by providing “extras”

Dec. 9, 2020 The Graceful Warrior Project is in the process of building a shelter home in Tanzania, Africa. After spending many months in the Democratic Republic of the Congo where she teaches women and girls how to defend themselves from being molested, with her martial arts and boxing background. Kelly Kelly as her friends call her, believes in taking a holistic approach wanting to help women in

Dec. 4, 2020 – Today, we had Club Dust a non-profit organization stop by Rainbow. We are happy to be able to donate 249 pairs of Repair • Reuse • Recycle Rainbow® Sandals for their work in Africa and Mexico. They have been active for over 40 years and have built over 1,000 safe and decent homes in the hills outside of Tijuana, Mexico. Club Dust provides these homes for the most vulnerable of famil

Dec. 3, 2020 – Rainbow® Sandals Foundation has donated in the name of one of our partners “ Del Rey Avocados ” $5,000 to the North County Food Bank in San Diego, CA. The San Diego Food Bank and their partner North County chapter from feeding 350,000 people a month to nearly 600,000 people. By December 2020 their food purchase will hit $10 million. They have partnered with over 400 nonprofits with

Dec. 2, 2020 – Rainbow® Sandals Foundation has the pleasure to donate $5,000 to Kathy’s House which serves men, women, and children in crisis both locally and globally. They partner with local shelters in Southern California. providing recovery from domestic violence and addictions. Kathy’s House also works in third-world countries to rescue victims from slavery, sex-trafficking, and physical abus

Nov. 25, 2020 Rainbow® Sandals Foundation was able to lend a hand and help the Community Outreach Alliance (COA). COA’s programs offer alternatives to environments where drugs and alcohol are prevalent. As well as offering professional help and guidance for those on their road to recovery, their programs include classes and performances in music, sports, and comedy. Outside of these amazing progra

Nov. 26, 2020 – Rainbow® Sandals Foundation is proud to help Spelman College, Atlanta, Georgia. Spelman College has been the historic global leader in the education of women of African descent.They are dedicated to academic excellence in the liberal arts and sciences and the intellectual, creative, ethical, and leadership development of its students. To learn more about Spelman College visit: http

On November 30, 2020, Rainbow® Sandals Foundation donated $10,000 to support South Orange County’s pro-life animal shelter via the Pet Project Foundation . For nearly 40 years, the 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 the lost and abandoned animals of our two cities. Donations to the PPF,