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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
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Family Promise of the South Bay
Marine Mammal Care Center logo

Marine Mammal Care Center

Providence TrinityCare Hospice Foundation
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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
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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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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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🤠 Join us for a night of music, laughter, and giving back! Get your tickets today at www.lascandalistas.org
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Email from Las Candalistas, Inc. Featuring Andy & Renee & Hard Rain! Ticket sales are now open! CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS Join us for a rootin' tootin' fun night benefiting South Bay children an
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Thank you, California Pizza Kitchen, for partnering with us this Tuesday, February 24th, to help support South Bay children and the environment!🍕🥰

All day on 2/24, CPK will donate to Las Candalistas 20% of all food and beverage sales on your check. Purchases include dine-in, take-out, online orders, and catering. All you have to do is show the flyer below or mention Las Candalistas when you place your order. Online orders enter BACK20% at checkout.

Only good at the 25306 Crenshaw Bl., Torrance location.

CPK may be known for their pizzas, but they also have delicious salads, pasta, burgers, and more. And a full bar! 😋

Bring your friends, bring your appetite, and let’s make a difference!
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Las Candalistas2 weeks ago
🎉✨ Celebrating the Heart of Our Community! ✨🎉

At our February General Meeting, we had the absolute joy of honoring our incredible Sustaining Members. Because of you, we’re able to grow, serve, and make a lasting impact.
Thank you for showing up, year after year, and for being the foundation that keeps everything moving forward. Here’s to celebrating you — and to everything we’ll accomplish together in the year ahead! 🥂

Pictured are some of our lovely Sustaining members and our President, Lorri Mino (seated), who hosted the soiree. Topping off the party was a delicious and lovely English Tea Abroad Board prepared by one of our Community Partners, Chef Dora Presents.

Las Candalistas currently has over 135 volunteer members! Would you like to be part of this dynamic, creative, fun group that is dedicated to benefiting South Bay children and the environment? Then save the date for our Potential New Member Open House, Thursday, April 30th, 2026, 4:30-6:00 at the Peninsula Center Library Community Room. We’d love to see you there! Shoot us an email if you’d like to attend or would like more information: lascandalistas@gmail.com

And……If you’ve never been to one of our signature fundraisers, we have one coming up! Saturday, April 18th, at the Empty Saddle Club. Featuring LA music icons Andy & Renee & Hard Rain! Get all the details and stay tuned at www.lascandalistas.org. Tickets go on sale later this month!
#SustainingMembers #CommunityStrong #Grateful #Southbay #bettertogether #palosverdespeninsula
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Las Candalistas3 weeks ago
THANK YOU Kelly Evans of Estate Properties for renewing your sponsorship with Las Candalsitas. Because of partners like you, we are able to serve our philanthropies better and help more South Bay children and the environment. Your commitment plays a key role in helping us move our mission forward.
We’re excited to continue working together in the coming year and look forward to sharing the impact of your support!

Would you like to join the Las Candalistas family and help South Bay children and the environment by becoming a sponsor? Please visit www.lascandalistas.org for more information. We’d love to hear from you!

And don’t forget that tickets go on sale this month for A Fistful of Dollars for a Cause. It’s our Spring Fundraiser and will be a fun spaghetti western theme at the exclusive Empty Saddle Club in Rolling Hills Estates. Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 18th. Featuring LA music icons Andy & Renee & Hard Rain! Visit www.lascandalistas.org.event/spring2026/ for more info. You won’t want to miss this!
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Las Candalistas1 month ago
Congratulations Chef Dora on your new venue, Ocean Canyon. We loved visiting your open house yesterday! The space is absolutely beautiful. We're sure you'll have much success there. Pictured is Las Candalistas President, Lorri Mino, with Chef Dora.

We have had the honor of working with Chef Dora at our fundraising events over several years. Her generosity and partnership (and incredible food) have helped us achieve our mission, which is to support South Bay children and the environment.

We are excited to announce that Chef Dora will be catering our 2026 Spring Fundraiser! It will be a fun Spaghetti Western theme: A Fistful of Dollars for a Cause, Saturday, April 18th, at the Empty Saddle Club. Ticket sales open soon, stay tuned at www.lascandalistas.org/event/spring2026/

Congratulations again Chef Dora, we're so happy for you!
#bettertogether #lascandalistas #southbay #palosverdespeninsula
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Thank you The Comedy and Magic Club for hosting our FUNdraiser! We had a blast as well and so appreciate your community involvement. All the talent was amazing and had us laughing nonstop, special shout out to our friend Gary Cannon and we were thrilled to see Brian Kiley again. Your staff is the best, we were very well taken care of. Thank you again for supporting us, we’ll be back!😘
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What a night! 🎉 We had an absolute blast hosting the Las Candalistas Benefit—a sold-out show filled with nonstop laughs, surprises, and great energy from start to finish. Huge love to @vondecarlo , who crushed it as our emcee and kept the room buzzing all night. @kileybriancomic brought big laughs and sharp wit, @cannoncomedy2025 delivered killer punchlines and classic comedy moments, and @adamferrara absolutely owned the stage with his unique, hilarious style. And of course, the magical touch of @chipperlowell left everyone amazed and smiling. Most of all, a heartfelt thank you to @lascandalistas for choosing The Comedy and Magic Club for your fundraiser. We’re honored to be part of such a fun and meaningful night—laughter for a great cause is always a win. Can’t wait to do it again! 💖✨ #ComedyAndMagicClub #LasCandalistas #SoldOutShow #ComedyForACause #LiveComedy
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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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