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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

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.

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Our Sponsors

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Bombas
Chefdora
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Modern Jewelers
Palos Verdes Magazine
Wander Africa
Water Replenishment
Wyland Foundation
TheNesicolaciFamilyFoundation
Kelly Evans, Realtor
Malaga Bank

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We’re incredibly grateful to Water Replenishment District of Southern California for renewing their support of our mission! 💙

Your continued partnership helps us make a lasting impact in our community and empowers us to keep moving forward with purpose. Because of you, we’re able to reach more people, create more opportunities, and drive meaningful change.

Thank you for believing in our work and standing with us year after year. We truly couldn’t do this without you!

You can also help us help South Bay children and the environment by attending our Spring Fundraiser, A Fistful of Dollars for a Cause, Saturday, April 18th, at the best kept secret on the hill, The Empty Saddle Club! It will be a fun night for a GREAT cause, featuring live music with LA favorites Andy & Renee & Hard Rain. Visit www.lascandalistas.org/event/spring2026/
to get all the details and to purchase tickets now. Don’t wait, sales close April 8th!🤠

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 at Home TrinityCare Hospice Foundation; Rainbow Services DV; Sage; South Bay Children's Health Center; South Coast Botanic Garden; Toberman Neighborhood Center
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Don't miss out on South Bay superstars Andy & Renee & Hard Rainat our Spring Fundraiser, A Fistful of Dollars for a Cause. It's going to be a toe tappin' fun night for a great cause! Saturday, April 18th, at the Empty Saddle Club in Rolling Hills Estates. Ticket sales close April 8th.🎸

Never seen an Andy & Renee performance? Now's your chance to experience South Bay's finest musicians and help local children and the environment. Visit www.lascandalistas.org/event/spring2026/ to learn all about our upcoming fundraiser and to purchase tickets now! Don't wait, ticket sales close April 8th!

Your evening also includes a delicious gourmet buffet of BBQ and pastas with all the sides, salads, and fixins. Plus amazing appetizers and desserts - catered by popular premier LA caterer Chef Dora Presents! (You'll love the mini Italian sausage chili with corn bread cups appetizer!)

Our host for the evening is Las Candalistas favorite comedian, Gary Cannon.

Complimentary keepsake photo!

Plus much more to make it a memorable evening benefiting: Boys & Girls Clubs of the Los Angeles Harbor; Community's Child; Family Promise of the South Bay; Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles; Providence at Home TrinityCare Hospice 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: The Nesicolaci Family Foundation: Supervisor Janice Hahn; Kelly Evans, Estate Properties; Water Replenishment District; Malaga Bank; Chef Dora Presents; Wander Africa; Wyland Foundation; Modern Jewelers; La Caze Development; Bombas#bettertogether #southbaylosangeles #palosverdespeninsula #communitymatters #givingback
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Tuscany or Africa? Which would you like to visit? Maybe both! 😃

We’re offering fabulous trips to both places as Buy-it-Now items at our Spring Fundraiser, A Fistful of Dollars, April 18th at the Empty Saddle Club. Purchase tickets and get all the info at https://lascandalistas.org/event/spring2026/ Ticket sales close April 8th!🤠

We’ve presented both these experiences at our fundraising events before and we are bringing them back by popular demand!

Experience the Authentic Flavors of Tuscany! 🇮🇹 6 nights for 2 people in a one-bedroom apartment in Cortona, Italy. Includes wine tasting and a cooking show with dinner.
And/or
All inclusive Africa Photo Safari: 6 nights for 2 people at Zulu Nyala, located in the heart of South Africa’s Zululand conservation region. Includes lodging, 3 meals per day, 2 game viewing activities per day, and more. 🦒

See the flyers below for more info.

In addition, we have exciting and unique Live and Silent Auction items, catering by Chef Dora Presents, comedian Gary Cannon as our MC, and we are featuring South Bay music superstars Andy & Renee & Hard Rain! Don’t miss out on a fun night to benefit South Bay children and the environment. We truly hope to see you there!

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 at Home TrinityCare Hospice Foundation; Rainbow Services DV; Sage; South Bay Children's Health Center; South Coast Botanic Garden; Toberman Neighborhood Center

Thank you to our Sponsors & Donors: The Nesicolaci Family Foundation; Supervisor Janice Hahn; Kelly Evans, Estate Properties; Water Replenishment District of Southern California; Malaga Bank; Wander Africa; Chef Dora Presents; La Caze Development; Modern Jewelers; Wyland Foundation; Bombas
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Las Candalistas2 weeks ago
We had the privilege of welcoming Family Promise of the South Bay (LA), an incredible philanthropy, to our March General Meeting. Their mission is to help families seeking stable housing in the South Bay achieve sustainable independence through a community-based approach.

We are honored to continue our relationship with Family Promise and support children in need through their core shelter services and educational programming, including their 6-week Summer Learning Camp.

It was truly inspiring to hear about the meaningful work they’re doing in our community. Their passion, dedication, and impact remind us how powerful it is when people come together for a greater cause.🥰

Pictured is Las Candalistas President Lorri Mino with our VP’s of Philanthropy Linda Belzer and Nita Birnbaum, and Family Promise of South Bay (LA) Executive Director Lina Takada.

You can help the South Bay community and crucial organizations like Family Promise of LA by attending our 2026 Spring Fundraiser. ⬇️

Join us at Fistful of Dollars for a Cause, for a special night for a great cause. Like all Las Candalistas events, it will be fun and unique, this one will have a spaghetti western theme! And we are proud to feature LA music Icons Andy & Renee & Hard Rain at this event! Saturday, April 18th, 5-9:30 at the Empty Saddle Club in Rolling Hills Estates. Purchase tickets now and get all the details at https://lascandalistas.org/event/spring2026/ 🤠

Thank you to our Sponsors and Community Partners: The Nesicolaci Family Foundation; Supervisor Janice Hahn; Kelly Evans, Estate Properties; Water Replenishment District of Southern California; Chef Dora Presents; Wander Africa; Las Caze Development; Wyland Foundation; Modern Jewelers; Bombas
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Las Candalistas2 weeks ago
What a year it’s been! 💙

Because of the incredible support from our donors, volunteer members, sponsors, and community partners, this year we were able to make a real difference. Together we expanded our programs, reached more people in need, and created meaningful impact that will last far beyond today.

Read all about where your support goes in our annual newsletter THE INSIDER, below. We can't do this without you!

Please help us continue our mission, to support South Bay children and the environment. You can help us now, and have a fun evening, by attending our Spring Fundraiser: A Fistful of Dollars for a Cause. It's a spaghetti western themed fundraiser at the Empty Saddle Club in Rolling Hills Estates! Saturday, April 18th, 5-9:30. Purchase your tickets now and get all the info at https://lascandalistas.org/event/spring2026/ Featuring LA music icons Andy & Renee & Hard Rain! Don't miss out, it's going to be a memorable and unique event!

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 at Home TrinityCare Hospice 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: The Nesicolaci Family Foundation; Supervisor Janice Hahn; Kelly Evans of Estate Properties; Water Replenishment District of Southern California; Chef Dora Presents; Wander Africa; Modern Jewelers. Wyland Foundation; La Caze Development; Bombas

#bettertogether #southbaylosangeles #palosverdespeninsula #communitymatters #givingback #supportourcharities

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Our Annual Newsletter THE INSIDER is here!
Email from Las Candalistas, Inc. Discover where your support goes! What an incredible year it's been! Thank you for your loyalty and support. Scroll down to see everything we accomplished TOGETHER! CL
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🥰THANK YOU Malaga Bank ! We are grateful for our long and continued partnership. Malaga Bank’s sustained commitment to the South Bay community plays an essential role in helping us advance our mission and serve those who depend on our programs.

Malaga Bank has renewed their sponsorship with us and will specifically underwrite a portion of our upcoming Spring Fundraiser. We are honored that they will be sponsoring in part LA music icons Andy & Renee & Hard Rain! 🎶

Andy & Renee & Hard Rain will be featured at our Spring Fundraiser, A Fistful of Dollars for a Cause, to be held on April 18th, at the exclusive Empty Saddle Club in Rolling Hills Estates. Tickets for this fun and special event are now on sale! Visit www.lascandalistas.org.event/spring2026/ to purchase tickets now and get all the details.

You too can help us help South Bay Children & the Environment as well by attending Fistful of Dollars for a Cause or by becoming a sponsor! Please visit www.lascandalistas.org for more information on how to join the Las Candalistas family. We’d love to hear from you!

Net Proceeds from Fistful of Dollars for a Cause 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 at Home TrinityCare Hospice Foundation; Rainbow Services DV; Sage; South Bay Children's Health Center; South Coast Botanic Garden; Toberman Neighborhood Center #bettertogether #southbay #palosverdespeninsula #communitymatters #givingback
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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

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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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