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Kelly Brush Foundation

Kelly Brush Foundation

Rainbow® Sandals Foundation has recently donated to The Kelly Brush Foundation, expressing pride in supporting its admirable mission to inspire and empower individuals with spinal cord injuries to lead active and engaged lives. Founded by Kelly and her family after her 2006 spinal cord injury during an NCAA alpine ski race, the Kelly Brush Foundation remains committed to ski racing safety. The fou

Mission Basilica School

Mission Basilica School

October 8, 2023 – The Rainbow® Sandals Foundation has recently made a donation to Mission Basilica School, an elementary school in San Juan Capistrano serving preschool through 8th grade. This contribution will be allocated to enhance security measures for their upcoming Serenade Gala and more. The school, rooted in the history of San Juan Capistrano Mission since 1776, strives to continue the wor

Sparky Named “2023’s Man of the Year” by The Flora May Foundation

Sparky Named “2023’s Man of the Year” by The Flora May Foundation

Pictured from left: Jon Hansen (Trust One Components) and his dog Grace, Rhett Strika (honorarygodparent.com), Sparky and his dog Benny, Debbie Hansen-Bosse (CEO of The Flora May Foundation), Linda Ledford (John Anderson Law/Board Member of FMF), and Herman Brown (Rainbow Sandals Foundation) pictured. In a heartwarming ceremony held on November 17th at Rainbow's Corporate office, Sparky Longl

Sage School in Hailey ID

Sage School in Hailey ID

The Sage School is an independent school in central Idaho serving students in grades 6-12. We offer a unique, experiential curriculum that is project-based, gets students involved in their community and their environment, and prepares them with the academic, cognitive, social, and emotional skills necessary for a life of meaning and purpose. Donations from foundations and businesses are a crucial

The Joyce Theater

The Joyce Theater

Rainbow® Sandals Foundation is delighted to be a Friend of The Joyce Theater, an international leader in dance presentation. The Joyce Theater sustains the art form by supporting artists and educating audiences. Last season, Rainbow® Sandals Foundation’s support was vital in connecting the art of dance to over 100,000 audience members and more than 30 companies from 11 countries. To learn more abo

Familia Nights

Familia Nights

Rainbow® Sandals Foundation has made a generous donation to both the Flourish Foundation and Idaho Base Camp (IBC) to start Familia Nights in the Wood River Valley of Idaho. The idea for the walks came partly from Zeva Longley Family walks in Marin County hosted by WildCare , and locally from Daniela Anguita of the Flourish Foundation , and Herbert Romeo of Idaho Base Camp . The vision for the pro

Sixth Street Community Center

Sixth Street Community Center

This month, Rainbow® Sandals Foundation generously contributed $5,000 to Sixth Street Community Center (SSCC) to support the work of their Emergency Food Distribution Program. The distribution provides families and individuals facing food insecurity with access to free, fresh vegetables and fruits, which is often lacking at food pantries. Through their food security programs, SSCC has distributed

Helping Burma

Helping Burma

Throughout October and November, the Rainbow® Sandals Foundation contributed over 55 pallets of essential items such as canned goods, baby formula, and nutritional drinks to the SimplyHelp Foundation. This initiative was made possible through collaboration with our partner, the Drug & Crime Youth Foundation. Led by founder Tina, SimplyHelp Foundation, sent a total of 9 containers to Myanmar (B

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month International!

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month International!

Despite being the leading cause of cancer mortality worldwide, lung cancer receives far less research funding than any other cancer. The mission of the Lung Cancer Research Foundation (LCRF) is to improve lung cancer outcomes by funding research for the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure of lung cancer. Rainbow Sandals Foundation has generously donated $5000 to LCRF, helping raise awareness

The Advocates / Melissa Boley

The Advocates / Melissa Boley

Rainbow® Sandals Foundation recently donated to The Advocates located in Hailey, Idaho. Melissa Boley (pictured on the left) works through the Advocates helping women of domestic violence. Melissa Boley is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Intern Supervisor in the State of Idaho. She began her social service career in 1978 as an undergraduate and completed her Masters in Counseling Ps

The Mares Foundation

The Mares Foundation

The Mares Foundation continues to support a community promoting a clean and safe Ocean throughout Latin America. We are growing in our partnerships by aligning with other brands and organizations that have the same passion for the ocean that we do. We just released our newest coloring book in the original Basura Ben trilogy called "Ben meets Dolfriends". This story will be shared amongst

The Advocates / Sun Valley Steadfast

The Advocates / Sun Valley Steadfast

Rainbow® Sandals Foundation recently donated to The Advocates located in Hailey, Idaho. They also run and support the program Sun Valley Steadfast. It’s a therapeutic healing intensive for women survivors of sexual abuse. The intensive is four days long and involves experiential interventions with horses, art, psycho-education, individual sessions, and movement. Sun Valley Steadfast is unique in t

Third Street Music School Settlement

Third Street Music School Settlement

“Third Street is deeply grateful for the Rainbow Sandals Foundation's generous support of our mission and core music and dance education programs. For 129 years, Third Street has been dedicated to expanding access to arts education to empower NYC youth to reach their fullest potential, unite diverse communities, and encourage cultural exchange. With the Rainbow Sandals Foundation's suppo

One Atta Time Update.

One Atta Time Update.

One Atta Time provides water filters and equipment to families in rural areas to access clean, drinkable water. With the help of Rainbow® Sandals Foundation’s donations the previous years, One Atta Time has provided clean drinking water to 300 families in Honduras, specifically in the Santa Rita District and Victoria District. Out of the 300 families, 100% of someone in each family had experienced

The Zeva Longley Scholarship for Nature Education

The Zeva Longley Scholarship for Nature Education

On September 23, Wildcare hosted an end-of-summer picnic at Samuel P. Taylor State Park in Marin County, CA for The Zeva Longley Scholarship for Nature Education recipients. The celebratory day was filled with family fun: a hike through the stately redwoods, lunch, nature-oriented games such as Loteria and time to explore and discover the beauty of the park. Rainbow Sandals Foundation, in partners

Oranges for Second Harvest

Oranges for Second Harvest

October 4, 2023 – Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County (SHFBOC) came by Rainbow® Sandals Foundation and picked up 1889 pounds of organic oranges. With the help of 310 partners, SHFBOC provides dignified, equitable, and consistent access to nutritious food, creating a foundation for community health. Last year, they distributed over 32.4 million pounds of food to the partners, providing food t

RRR for SimplyHelp Foundation

RRR for SimplyHelp Foundation

October 2, 2023 – SimplyHelp Foundation received 703 pairs of Repair • Reuse • Recycle Rainbow® Sandals, 48 pairs of new women’s leggings and 545 pieces of clothing. These will be sent to help those in need located in Myanmar (Burma) in Asia.

Fresh avocados 🥑

Fresh avocados 🥑

September 22, 2023 – Today, 2,350 pounds of organic avocados 🥑 were picked by Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County ( ). These will be redistributed throughout the county with the help of their 310 partners. SHFBOC feeds an average of 331,700 individuals per month. We want to thank our partner, Del Rey Avocados, for helping us help others.

Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County

Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County

September 14, 2023- Today, Rainbow® Sandals Foundation gave Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County (SHFBOC) 9 bins of organic avocados. In 2022, they distributed over 32.4 million pounds of food, feeding an average of 331,700 individuals per month throughout Orange County. With its 310 partners, SHFBOC provides dignified, equitable, and consistent access to nutritious food, creating a foundatio

SOUL Foundation

SOUL Foundation

September 12, 2023 – Today, Larr y from SOUL Fou ndation stopped by Rainbow® Sandals Foundation to pick up about 700 clothing items. SOUL Foundation is holding an event to help those in need in North Orange County. Their mission is to provide supportive outreach to benefit underserved individuals and groups in need of community, tangible assistance, and attainable pathways to a thriving life. We w