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Las Candalistas

We are a 100% volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to benefiting children and the environment in the South Bay of Los Angeles County.

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Our 2025-26 Philanthropies

Boys & Girls Clubs of the LA Harbor

Community’s Child
Family Promise of the South Bay logo

Family Promise of the South Bay
Marine Mammal Care Center logo

Marine Mammal Care Center

Providence TrinityCare Hospice Foundation
Rainbow Services logo

Rainbow Services
Sage SoCal logo

Sage SoCal
South Bay Children’s Health Center logo

South Bay Children’s Health Center
South Coast Botanic Garden logo

South Coast Botanic Garden
Toberman Neighborhood Center logo

Toberman Neighborhood Center

Boys & Girls Clubs of the LA Harbor

True to their mission since 1937, the Boys & Girls Clubs of the LA Harbor help young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. They achieve this through a commitment to quality programs and service sin an environment that is safe, nurturing, and inspiring. We support their College Bound program which has had a success rate of 99% of graduates going to college every fall.

Community’s Child

We proudly support the Health Bags program. This school food delivery program was implemented in 2014 in response to the finding that 27% of the school age children attending Community’s Child Torrance Memorial Health & Wellness Event tested positive for anemia. The program targets children in the South Bay that are food insecure and in need of nutritional assistance. As a result, anemia rates have been reduced to 4%!

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Family Promise of the South Bay

Founded in 2015, Family Promise of the South Bay provides a trauma-informed shelter program that keeps families together while helping them build long-term stability. We welcome all family types and focus on children’s well-being, unity, and hope during times of homelessness. In addition, our free six-week Summer Learning Camp offers K–8 students hands-on academics, social-emotional learning, and joy, while giving parents time to pursue work and stability.

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Marine Mammal Care Center

The Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles rescues and rehabilitates sick and injured sea lions, seals, and elephant seals, giving them a second chance at life in the ocean. As the only facility of its kind in Los Angeles County, MMCCLA also provides free public viewing and educational programs, inspiring more than 24,000 visitors each year to care for our ocean. Support helps us treat hundreds of marine mammals annually and teach thousands of students about conservation and protecting marine life.

Providence TrinityCare Hospice Foundation

Providence TrinityCare Hospice Foundation has compassionately entered the lives of individuals faced with the realities of suffering, loss, death, and grief, to offer expert care and education, while respecting each person’s choices, values, and beliefs, for more than 40 years. They take pride in the fact that they never turn anyone away due to their ability to pay. Specifically, Las Candalistas supports TrinityKids Care which is the only pediatric hospice and palliative care provider serving Los Angeles and Orange Counties.

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Rainbow Services

Rainbow Services empowers survivors of domestic violence with shelter, housing, legal support, and education to help families move beyond trauma toward safety and stability. Through trauma-informed programs for children and prevention education for youth, we strengthen resilience and foster lasting change in our community.

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Sage SoCal

Sage SoCal breaks down barriers to care by providing free, school-based mental health therapy that helps students thrive both personally and academically. With most of our budget devoted directly to therapists, we deliver essential, consistent support to thousands of students across Southern California.

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South Bay Children’s Health Center

South Bay Children’s Health Center delivers vital dental and mental health care to underserved children, teens, and young adults across the South Bay. Through comprehensive treatment, prevention, and education, we empower youth to overcome barriers and thrive in health and wellness.

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South Coast Botanic Garden

South Coast Botanic Garden is a vital resource where nature, education, and community converge, offering exhibitions, programs, and plant collections that inspire environmental awareness and stewardship. With free and reduced-access initiatives, the Garden ensures families, students, and underserved communities can enjoy nature’s benefits as a sanctuary for well-being and learning. From school field trips to the SOAR Butterfly exhibit and the upcoming Children and Family Garden, we spark curiosity, connection, and conservation in the next generation.

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Toberman Neighborhood Center

Toberman Neighborhood Center has been a trusted partner to families in the Harbor Area for over 120 years, providing responsive & trauma-informed services that meet the evolving needs of our community. Their programs are designed with one purpose in mind: to support the health, stability, and success of children by addressing the real-world challenges they and their families face every day. Las Candalistas supports their Food Pantry which serves 1,590 youth through targeted food access and family stabilization services.

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

Our Sponsors

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Bombas
Chefdora
DianeStone
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Kelly Laura
Modern Jewelers
Palos Verdes Magazine
Southbay
Wander Africa
Water Replenishment
Wyland Foundation
TheNesicolaciFamilyFoundation

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Thank you thank you thank you to the amazing Rebecca Forster for moderating our Fall Fundraiser, Journey Through the Pages! It was a fabulous day celebrating 4 local authors all to benefit South Bay children and the environment.
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We are so proud of our volunteer members! They are always thinking about the philanthropies Las Candalistas supports and more ways to help them.🥰

One of our members just generously donated 12 sleeping bags, 16 small camp pillows, and 24 bath towels to Toberman Neighborhood Center! These items will help provide warmth and comfort to individuals in need.

We are thankful for our long-time relationship with Toberman Neighborhood Center and are grateful for all they do for our South Bay community.

Please visit our website to learn more about our organization, our philanthropies, and how you can help. www.lascandalistas.org

And also….Save the Date for our Spring Fundraising Event! Saturday, April 18th. We’re back in the saddle…the Empty Saddle Club that is! Stay tuned, details coming soon to our website.
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‼️Last Chance to purchase tickets to our Fall Fundraising Event, Journey Through the Pages, November 13th at the Los Verdes Golf Course.

We have a few tickets left! 😀

Don't miss out! Sales close November 3rd!!!!

Featuring discussions with 4 local authors: Julia Bricklin; Kim Davis; Nadine Nettmann; Lara Shea; and our moderator Rebecca Forster

Visit www.lascandalistas.org/event/journey for all the event details, authors bios, and to purchase tickets now.

Complimentary Valet Parking
Welcome Champagne
Plated lunch
Shop the Las Candalistas Market place (Sweet Shoppe, Jams & Jellies, Found Treasures, Creations)
Silent Auction -bid on fabulous items like the Magic Castle; a 'Booze and Books' experience with our moderator Rebecca Forster; and much more!
Buy-it-Now experiences to Tuscany; Africa; and an in-home authentic pasta class or dinner for 6
Boutique Vendors!

It will be a fun fun fun day of authors and shopping for a good cause. Net Proceeds to Benefit: Boys & Girls Clubs of the Los Angeles Harbor; Community's Child; Family Promise of Los Angeles; Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles; Providence TrinityCare Foundation; Rainbow Services DV; Sage; South Bay Children's Health Center; South Coast Botanic Garden; Toberman Neighborhood Center

Thank you to our Sponsors & Community Partners: Supervisor Janice Hahn; Kelly & Laura "Sisters SOLD on the South Bay";Water Replenishment District; Diane Stone, Real Estate Agent at Compass; Wander, Africa; Chef Dora Presents; Wyland Foundation; Our Southbay; PV Magazine; Modern Jewelers; Bombas
#southbay #palosverdespeninsula #bettertogether #journerythroughthepages #literaryluncheon #nonprofitsforchildren

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Last Chance to Attend Journey Through the Pages!
Email from Las Candalistas, Inc. Don't miss out on the next chapter of our Literary Luncheons! Last Chance to purchase tickets to our Fall Fundraising Event We have a few tickets left Don't miss out!
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What is the Las Candalistas (LC) Marketplace?

If you have ever attended one of our Fall Fundraisers or one of our Walk on the Wild Sides from years past, you know that the members of Las Candalistas are a talented bunch.

The LC Marketplace is a collection of goodies and crafts hand made by our very own members! We’ve been doing this since we were founded in 1967.

Our November 13th Fall Fundraiser at the Los Verdes Golf Course, Journey Through the Pages, will proudly feature the following in our LC Marketplace. You can ONLY purchase items from our Marketplace if you attend this event. For all the event details and to purchase tickets now, visit www.lascandalistas.org/event/journey Ticket sales close November 3rd, don’t miss out!

Sweet Shoppe: Toffee; Peanut Brittle; Soft salted caramels; Chocolate or Peanut Butter Fudge; MANY cookies to choose from such as Almond Joy, Mounds, Mini Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Raisin, Peanut Butter with Sea Salt; Gluten free chocolate Walnut Chews; Rum Balls; Applesauce; Chocolate Chip or Cinnamon Swirl Loaf and of course the VERY popular Cheese Bites!

Jams & Jellies: Featuring the FAMOUS Cranberry Jalapeno Jelly which is a crowd pleaser and has been for decades! An excellent gift and is good with just about anything! No, you can’t have the recipe. We’ll have other flavors as well and Soup and Scone Mixes!

LC Creations: Lots of member made quality crafts such as resin embellished cutting boards, martini glass candles, succulent arrangements, greeting cards and gift bags.

Found Treasures: Another LC standby since the early 70’s, Found Treasures offers gently used estate quality items for great prices. (These are not member crafted items).

WOW!!!!

In addition, we’ll also have Boutique Vendors, a Silent Auction, and Buy-it-Now Experiences.

Once you’re done shopping, you can enjoy your plated lunch and engaging discussions with our 4 local authors. Please click on the link above for more info on our authors.

We promise this will be a fun day for a good cause! Net proceeds to benefit South Bay Children and the Environment: Boys & Girls Clubs of the Los Angeles Harbor; Community's Child; Family Promise of Los Angeles; Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles; Providence TrinityCare Foundation; Rainbow Services DV; Sage; South Bay Children's Health Center; South Coast Botanic Garden; Toberman Neighborhood Center

Thank you to our Sponsors and Community Partners: Supervisor Janice Hahn; Kelly & Laura "Sisters SOLD on the South Bay"; Wander Africa.; Water Replenishment District of Southern California; Diane Stone, Real Estate Agent at Compass Chef Dora Presents; Wyland Foundation; Our Southbay, Palos Verdes Magazine; Modern Jewelers; Bombas
#bettertogether #southbay #palosverdespeninsula #journeythroughthepages #literaryluncheon #nonprofitsforchildren
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How does an in-home chef prepared dinner for 6 sound? Or an authentic pasta class in your home?

If you want adventure, how about an African Safari, a tour to Victoria Falls, or a stay in a village in Tuscany?

And at affordable prices for a good cause: supporting South Bay children & environment.

All of these are available as Buy-it-Nows only if you attend our November 13th Fall Fundraising Event, Journey Through the Pages at the Los Verdes Golf Course.

In addition to offering these amazing experiences, our Fall Fundraiser includes complimentary valet parking, discussions with four local authors, plated lunch, shopping the Las Candalistas Marketplace, (Sweet Shoppe, Jams & Jellies, LC Creations, Found Treasures) boutique vendors, silent auction, and more!

Click on the photo below to learn more about these experiences and our event.
Or visit www.lascandalistas.org/event/journey for all the event details, to learn more about our authors, and to purchase tickets now! Ticket sales close November 3rd, don't wait!

Net proceeds to benefit: Boys & Girls Clubs of the Los Angeles Harbor; Community's Child; Family Promise of Los Angeles; Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles; Providence TrinityCare Foundation; Rainbow Services DV; Sage; South Bay Children's Health Center; South Coast Botanic Garden; Toberman Neighborhood Center

Thank you to our Sponsors & Community Partners: Supervisor Janice Hahn; Kelly & Laura "Sisters SOLD on the South Bay"; Water Replenishment District of Southern California; Diane Stone, Real Estate Agent at Compass; Wyland Foundation; Chef Dora Presents; Wander Africa; Modern Jewelers; Palos Verdes Magazine; Our Southbay; Bombas

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Tickets are still available for Journey Through the Pages!
Email from Las Candalistas, Inc. Ticket sales close November 3rd GOOD NEWS! There's still time to purchase tickets to our Fall Fundraising Event Don't wait! Sales close November 3rd Ticket price $150
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Thank You to Our Incredible Sponsor! ❤️

We’re deeply grateful to Kelly & Laura "Sisters SOLD on the South Bay" for their thoughtful article in their recent newsletter about us and the work we do to support children and the environment in the South Bay.

Your words help shine a light on our mission and inspire others to get involved. Partnerships like this make all the difference — not only through financial support, but through amplifying our message and sharing the stories that matter most.

Thank you, Kelly and Laura, for being such a dedicated advocate and friend to our cause. Together, we’re making a real impact! 🌟
#bettertogether #southbay #palosverdespeninsula #ThankYou #CommunityPartners #Gratitude #MakingADifference
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Testimonials

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“Your generosity allows us to provide palliative care and hospice for those who need it, regardless of ability to pay. We are so grateful for your 3 decades of support!”

Matthew Scelza

Executive Director Providence TrinityCare Hospice Foundation
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“We are profoundly grateful for the generous support of Las Candalistas, whose funding has significantly enhanced our community food pantries in the Los Angeles Harbor area. Their commitment to our cause has had a tremendous impact, particularly on the youth and broader community members we serve.”

Boys & Girls Club LA Harbor

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Los Angeles Harbor
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“The Wyland Foundation is deeply appreciative of the support Las Candalistas provides. Your work shows how much impact a committed group of people can have in helping others in need. Thanks to you, the Wyland Foundation will be providing much needed mobile education outreach next spring to community centers and underserved schools throughout the south bay about the role we all can play in preserving the health of our coasts and waterways.”

Steve Creech

President Wyland Foundation
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“I am incredible grateful to Las Candalistas for supporting Community’s Child’s Healthy Bags program.  Inflation has hit us really hard.  Work hours have been cut while the cost of food, rent, and transportation has just continued to increase.  The weekly groceries, hygiene products, diapers, school supplies and clothing we receive has helped me and the children so much.  The food we receive is very fresh and nutritious and we all love the cooking and container garden classes; these are such a blessing.  Without the support of the Healthy Bags Program, we would have to choose between eating or paying the rent.  I want to Thank You so much for helping my children to stay healthy and housed.  May God Bless You!”

Recipient of the Healthy Bags Program

Community’s Child
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