Rainbow Sandals Foundation is proud to sponsor of TThe Coral Thrift Shop for another year. They help us by donating clothing for the unhoused. The Coral Thrift Shop was founded over 50 years ago, when seven local mothers wanted to make a difference in the community. These San Clemente moms were military wives whose husbands were deployed to Vietnam. They came together to help other young families.

Rainbow Sandals Foundation is proud to sponsor of The Assistance League of Capistrano Valley for another year. They help us weekly donating various clothing and hygiene produce for the unhoused. "Assistance League is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization that has been serving the community for 47 years. Member volunteers are dedicated to ongoing support and a long-term presence in the comm

Rainbow® Sandals Foundation in partnership with Wildcare is providing access to outings and activities that connect children and families to the natural world in a meaningful and inclusive way. This program continues the inspiring legacy of Zeva Longley, a passionate and renowned environmental educator. It is designed to help under-represented children and families in the Canal District of San Raf

Rainbow® Sandals is a proud sponsor of Sunbeams Uganda . We donated 80 pairs of Kids Grombows and Single Layer Classic Rubber for the children. We are glad to share their latest updates with you: "Sunbeams Uganda opened Phase One of the Nursery and Primary School January 30th 2024. Kids overflowed and we have 298 children engaging in quality education! We are so thankful for your support in h

March 20, 2024 – Rainbow® Sandals Foundation delivered 900 pounds of organic oranges, to Mercy Warehouse in Laguna Niguel for their thrice-weekly food distribution. This supports over 1,000 people weekly through the local food bank and off-campus outreaches. We would like to thank our partner, TEPA Produce, for helping us help others.

Rota-Rippers is a community supported, tuition-free, learn to ski and snowboard program dedicated to enriching the lives of historically marginalized youth in our community. The ski program was started by Rick Ballesteros from Idaho Base Camp (IBC). Rainbow Sandals Foundation made a generous donation in 2023 to IBC’s outdoor program and Rick’s forthcoming “We Belong” documentary video due out in t

Since the beginning of the year, Rainbow® Sandals Foundation gave Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County () over 10,000 pounds of fresh organic lemons. In 2023, SHFBOC distributed over 36.2 million pounds of food, feeding an average of 392,666 individuals per month throughout Orange County. With over 300 partners, Second Harvest Food Bank provides dignified, equitable, and consistent access to

On January 17th, Cynthia, from Laguna Food Pantry (LFP), collected 170 pounds of organic lemons. Having served the community since 1993. Laguna Food Pantry is dedicated to the belief that "No One Should Go Hungry." In 2023, LFP distributed a remarkable 2,132,459 pounds of groceries, operating five days a week and serving over 1,000 families weekly. Largely run by volunteers, they offer f

"At Owl House Children's Sanctuary, our mission since 2005 has been to provide high-quality childcare to families in the Wood River Valley of Idaho. We cherish the opportunity to offer a safe and enriching environment where children, with ages ranging from 13 months to 5 years, can learn through free play and adventurous exploration. Our core values are deeply rooted in the Golden Rule,

Last week Sixth Street Community Center in NYC distributed produce as part of their Emergency Food Distribution to support our food insecure neighbors with fresh produce that is often hard to come by in food pantries. Food insecurity is a household-level economic and social condition reflecting an inability to provide enough food for every person to live an active, healthy life. Hunger remains a p

Rainbow Sandals Foundation has made a donation to Point Reyes National Seashore Association (PRNSA), a leader in coastal conservation and environmental education. PRNSA partners with the National Park Service to create opportunities for all people to experience, enhance, and preserve Point Reyes National Seashore for present and future generations. This donation will go towards supporting critical

"As we begin a new year, Edible Schoolyard NYC is so grateful for the ecosystem of support, including friends like Rainbow Sandals Foundation! Just like our gardens thrive when plants, wildlife, and the built environment support each other, our students grow when the whole community is involved. Your support helped us create spaces for kids to grow and flourish. Last year, we served almost 4,

In November, Rainbow Sandals Foundation donated to the Pacific Marine Mammal Center (PMMC), facilitating the acquisition of new essential rescue vehicles. Prompted by a concerning encounter with a sick pregnant sea lion near his residence back in June, Rainbow Sandals Foundation's President, Jay "Sparky" Longley, acted swiftly, reaching out to PMMC for assistance. Upon learning of P

Rainbow® Sandals Foundation recently donated to the San Clemente Lifeguard and Junior Lifeguard to support their programs. “Your donation will help us provide Junior Lifeguard scholarships and activities, equipment and supplies for our lifeguards, and ocean safety education programs. Together, we are making a difference and keeping our beaches safe. We are so very grateful for your support. You ar

Dec. 14, 2023 – Rainbow® Sandals donated to San Juan Elementary School, a dual language Title One school serving about 730 students from preschool to 5th grade, as part of the Capistrano Unified School District. Nestled in front of the San Juan Capistrano Mission, their campus is one of the oldest in our district and has a unique charm. Their students come from diverse backgrounds and are learning

A thank you message from Sunbeams Uganda "Thank you again for all you did for the village of Kijjude last year. Truly, Rainbow Sandals Foundation's willingness to invest in us was such an incredible surprise, and it gave us confidence and assurance to kick off a project we had never done before. The risk paid off immensely!. When we look back to see all the lives that have been transform

Wednesday, Dec. 20th, Rainbow® Sandals Foundation delivered 2 bins, totaling 1,530 pounds of organic lemons, to Mercy Warehouse in Laguna Niguel for their thrice-weekly food distribution. This supports over 1,000 people weekly through the local food bank and off-campus outreaches. Then, we gave 765 pounds of lemons to the 2nd Time Store in Tustin, known for daily food assistance since 1988, with a

The work towards a world without lung cancer continues! Lung Cancer Research Foundation (LCRF) thanks Rainbow Sandals Foundation for being involved, raising awareness, and donating towards research that changes lives. Despite being the leading cause of cancer mortality worldwide, lung cancer receives far less research funding than any other cancer. The mission of LCRF is to improve lung cancer out

Rainbow® Sandals Foundation has recently donated to Finding Freedom through Friendship, Inc. (FFF). A nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering and transforming women and children in impoverished areas. FFF addresses poverty, gender inequality, and social disparities by offering shelter, healthcare, nutrition, education, and economic skills for long-term sustainability. Since its inception in

In August, Rainbow® Sandals Foundation, in collaboration with our partner, the Drug & Crime Free Youth Foundation, generously contributed 13 pallets of condensed milk to the SimplyHelp Foundation. Over the past three months, Tina, the Founder of SimplyHelp, successfully dispatched nine containers to Myanmar (Burma). In late November, the container carrying condensed milk and assorted products