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,

Nov. 25, 2020 – The San Clemente Lifeguard & Junior Guard Founda tion is dedicated to enhancing the safety and well-being of visitors to the beach through education, developing and building community partnerships, and obtaining resources to directly support the San Clemente Marine Safety Division’s Lifeguard and Junior Lifeguard programs. The Foundation also supports preservation of the histor

Nov. 17, 2020 – Today, we meet with PierPride , they are helping to Preserve a San Clemente Landmark. Rainbow® Sandals Foundation donated $10,000 to the PierPride Foundation. The effort will kick off PierPride's 2021 goal of improving the food concession stand and overall experience at the end of San Clemente’s Historic Pier. To learn more about PierPride vi sit: http://www.pierprid e.org Pic

Nov. 16, 2020 – Monday, Rainbow® Sandals Foundation gave a donation check to Grandmas House of Hope for $6,000.00 to help in being a part of this amazing organization. They have grown from less than a handful to 19 homes in 14 years. They are also serving meals that totaled over 60,000 for October. At Grandpa's house, where the priority is veterans who have been living on the streets, not onl

Nov. 13, 2020 Today, Rainbow® Sandals Foundation gave a donation of $5,000.00 to Give the World Village in Kissimmee, Florida. They are an 89 acre, whimsical nonprofit resort that week-long, cost-free wish vacations to critically ill children and their families from around the world. The week-long stay is much more than a vacation, the families laugh, play, and create priceless memories together a

Nov. 11, 2020 – Today, South County Outreach in Irvine, CA came by the Rainbow Headquarters. Rainbow® Sandals Foundation is proud to donate $ 10,000.00. They have 5 main areas, the first one is a Hunger and Homelessness Prevention, offering on-site prevention programs, one on one case management, as well as resources /referrals. The second one is their Food Pantry, which provides a week's wor

On Nov. 12th, 2020, Rainbow® Sandals Foundation donated $10,000.00 to the Assistance League of San Clemente . In 1919 Anne Banning, Ada Edwards Laughlin, and their charity-minded friends formalized Assistance League of Southern California. As a precursor to the national organization, they began by providing food and clothing to local families severely impacted by the war, today there are 120 locat

Nov. 3, 2020 Rainbow® Sandals Foundation had the pleasure of donating 2023 pairs of Repair • Reuse • Recycle Rainbow® Sandals to Set Free Ranch / Church located in Lake Elsinore, CA. These will be distributed through all their 20 plus locations, possibly even to their Hati location. The “ranch” programs are designed to assist individuals struggling with substance abuse, physical abuse, those who a