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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

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Trinity kids Care

Community’s Child

Boys & Girls Clubs of the LA Harbor
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Family Promise of the South Bay
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Marine Mammal Care Center
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Rainbow Services
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Sage SoCal
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South Bay Children’s Health Center
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South Coast Botanic Garden
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Toberman Neighborhood Center
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Trinity kids Care

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.

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%!

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.

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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.

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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

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Don't oversleep tomorrow or you might miss the Yard Sale of the summer! We'll have all kinds of good stuff! And it's for a good cause. Saturday, August 2nd, 7:00-12:00, 39 Encanto Dr., RHE

Net proceeds to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of the Los Angeles Harbor; Community's Child; Family Promise of the South Bay; 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
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Don't forget about our Yard Sale this Saturday, August 2nd, from 7:00-12:00 at 39 Encanto Dr., RHE. Come see what we have, you won't be disappointed!

See the flyer for more details.

Net proceeds to benefit: Boys & Girls Clubs of the Los Angeles Harbor; Community's Child; Family Promise of the South Bay; Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles; Providence TrinityCare (TrinityKids Care Hospice Foundation); Rainbow Services DV; Sage; South Bay Children's Health Center; South Coast Botanic Garden; Toberman Neighborhood Center
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We're ready and excited for our 2025-26 season!

Save the date for what will be another inspiring literary luncheon: Journey Through the Pages will be on Thursday, November 13th, 2025,10:00-3:00, at the Los Verdes Golf Course. Lunch, interesting and lively discussions with local authors, shopping, and more. And valet parking too! What a great way to spend the day and benefit South Bay children and the environment.

Stay tuned at www.lascandalistas.org All the details coming soon!
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Las Candalistas2 months ago
"I can do things you cannot, you can do things I cannot; together we can do great things." - Mother Teresa

This beautiful quote sums up our 2024-25 season, which had the appropriate theme of Better Together.

Our season cumulated on June 23rd, 2025, when we presented our philanthropies with their grant checks. Through our year-long fundraising efforts, we exceeded our goals and were able to fund or partially fund programs for all our philanthropies. It was a touching and inspiring day for all.

Congratulations to all our philanthropies: Cancer Support Community South Bay; Manes For Movement; Providence TrinityCare Foundation(TrinityKids Care Hospice); Community's Child; Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles; Boys & Girls Clubs of the Los Angeles Harbor; South Coast Botanic Garden; South Bay Children's Health Center; International Bird Rescue; Rainbow Services DV; Wyland Foundation; Los Serenos de Point Vicente
We are honored to support you!

We're already excited about 2025-26! Save the Date for our fall fundraising event, Journey Through the Pages. It will be another literary luncheon, featuring 4 new authors. November 13th, 10-3, at Los Verdes Golf Course. Stay tuned at www.lascandalistas.org

Thank you to our generous sponsors and community partners, whose support is invaluable to us: Supervisor Janice Hahn; Kelly & Laura "Sisters SOLD on the South Bay"; Chef Dora Presents; Zulu Nyala; Water Replenishment District of Southern California; Wander Africa, The Safari Co.; Diane Stone, Real Estate Agent at Compass; Fotomirrorus; Castle Rock Wines; Our Southbay; Palos Verdes Magazine; Palos Verdes Pulse; Wyland Foundation; Modern Jewelers; Brizzo; Tuscan Hills Table; Bombas
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Mark your calendars for the Yard Sale of 2025! Saturday, August 2nd, 2025. Don't miss out on finding that special item. We'd love to see you there, spread the word and bring your friends. Proceeds to benefit South Bay children and the environment.
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Las Candalistas3 months ago
Each year, on July 1st, when we begin our new fundraising season, we never know what is going to happen. But no matter what, our members always do their best for our philanthropies.

We are excited to report that we exceeded our fundraising goals this season! We were able to fully fund the grant requests of our 2024-25 Top 3 philanthropies: Cancer Support Community South Bay; Manes For Movement; Providence TrinityCare Foundation (TrinityKids Care Foundation; and partially fund requests for 9 other South Bay philanthropies! It was a very successful season!

The official check distribution to these philanthropies took place June 11th, at our annual June Luncheon. This is our final general meeting of our season and a time to celebrate! We also have the pleasure of meeting our incoming Officers, Board of Directors, and new members for 2025-26 at this meeting.

What a year! We definitely are Better Together!

Stay tuned to www.lascandalistas.org for our next fundraising event, Journey Through the Pages. It will be another literary affair on Thursday, November 13th. Save the date!
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Thank you to our generous Sponsors & Community Partners: Supervisor Janice Hahn; Kelly & Laura "Sisters SOLD on the South Bay"; Zulu Nyala; Diane Stone, Real Estate Agent at Compass; Water Replenishment District of Southern California; Wander Africa, The Safari Co.; Chef Dora Presents; Palos Verdes Magazine; Palos Verdes Pulse; Our Southbay; Wyland Foundation; Modern Jewelers; Fotomirrorus; Castle Rock Wines; Tuscan Hills Table; Brizzo; Bombas
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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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