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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.

Our 2025-26 Philanthropies

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

Social News

Las Candalistas
Las Candalistas2 hours ago
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!
#bettertogether #southbay #palosverdespeninsula #californiapizzakitchen #givingback #CharityDining #communityfirst
Las Candalistas
Las Candalistas6 days 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
Las Candalistas
Las Candalistas2 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!
#southbay #bettertogether #palosverdespeninsula #nonprofitsforchildren #givingback
Las Candalistas
Las Candalistas4 weeks 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
Las Candalistas
Las Candalistas1 month ago
We had the honor to have a visit from Toberman Neighborhood Center at our January General Meeting! We have enjoyed a long-time relationship with this amazing philanthropy (which has been in existence for over 150 years) and are excited to support them again this year.

Toberman offers many programs which are vital to our South Bay Community such as: College Corner, Community Violence Prevention and Intervention, Family Source Center, Free Tax Prep, and Food Pantry. Las Candalistas is specifically supporting their Food Pantry this year. Toberman's vision is the belief that together, we can create a world of hope, opportunity, and empowerment for all. Thank you Toberman Neighborhood Center, for all you do! We are Better Together!❤️

You can help us support Toberman Neighborhood Center, and other South Bay philanthropies by attending our Spring Fundraiser. 🤠Save the Date for 'Fistful of Dollars for a Cause.' Saturday, April 18th, at the Empty Saddle Club. It's a Spaghetti Western theme! Stay tuned at www.lascandalistas.org/event/spring2026/ All the details coming soon! You won't want to miss this fun event, featuring South Bay music favorites Andy & Renee & Hard Rain!

Pictured: Linda Belzer and Nita Birnbaum, Las Candalistas VPs of Philanthropy; Dr. Lupe Rivera, Toberman Chief Executive Officer; Las Candalistas President Lorri Mino; Mariela Luna, Director of Family Source Center, Toberman.
#bettertogether #nonprofits #nonprofitsforchildren #southbay #palosverdespeninsula

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