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Help Us Change a Life — It Might Change Yours Too
The Children's Lifesaving Foundation transforms the lives of underserved, BIPOC youth and houseless families in Los Angeles through outdoor education, Summer and Surf Camps, Holiday Events, field trips, and scholarships through college.
- 95,000+youth & families served since 1993
- 2,200+youth & families reached every year
- 501(c)(3)Candid Platinum-Level nonprofit
Ways to Give
Donate
Your gift funds wilderness & surf camps, holiday events, field trips, and scholarships for LA youth.
One-Time or Monthly Gift
Make a secure gift online in minutes — every dollar goes straight to programs for kids and families.
Donate NowLegacy Scholarships
Leave a lasting legacy by starting a scholarship — in your name, a family member's, or in memoriam — for a teen heading to college.
Start a ScholarshipDonor-Advised Fund (DAF)
Give through your DAF in about a minute — on our donate form, just select "Donor Advised Fund" as your payment method. All DAFs supported.
Give Through a DAFOur Wish List
Shop our Amazon wish lists for Wilderness Camp, Surf Camp, the Backpack Drive, and Project Angel Wings — new items only, please.
See the Wish ListGive Your Time
Volunteer
Volunteering with the CLF changes just more than a life — it can change yours too. Our volunteers are some of the best people you'll ever meet.
Seasonal & Holiday Programs
Help run Project Angel Wings and other holiday events for local kids and families.
Summer Camp Positions
Support our beach and wilderness camps as a counselor or camp-day volunteer.
Teen C-I-T Program
High school sophomores, juniors & seniors can train and volunteer as counselors-in-training.
Student Ambassador Program
Get your school involved through campus fundraising and awareness projects.
The Swell Squad
Join our event & PR volunteer group, meeting monthly to help plan CLF events.
Tutoring — Care Through College
Mentor and tutor students working toward college and career readiness.
School Fundraising
Rally your PTA or student club to fundraise or collect in-kind donations for CLF.
Corporate Teams
Bring your company out for a camp day, holiday event, or team-building service project. See sponsorship below.
Partner With Us
Corporate Sponsorship
Sponsor a program, activity, event, or scholarship — and give your team a meaningful way to give back. Large or small, your business can make a huge difference.
Or call (424) 645-7661 — info@childrenslifesaving.org
See Our Current SupportersHoliday Events
Sponsor gift bags, food, entertainment, games, arts projects and Santa visits for underserved LA students.
Surf Camp Days
Bring up to 25 employees to Zuma Beach for beach setup, meal service, and a friendly sandcastle contest.
Annual Fundraising Events
From galas to concerts to speaker luncheons — multiple sponsorship tiers, with tickets and press recognition included.
Field Trip Sponsorships
Cover tickets and meals for up to fifty youth and parents at museums, films, tech companies, and sporting events.
Legacy Scholarships
Fund a scholarship for a college-bound teen in your company's or founder's name.
Employee Volunteer Days
Wrap-and-card-making events, toy drives, and team-building service days for your staff.
Companies who've partnered with CLF
California Supply (20+ years) · Snapchat · GoodRx · Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez · Capital One · Disney VoluntEARS · FOX Gives · Rite Aid · KAYO of California · Topson-Downs · RQ Media · Rothschild Global Financial
More Options
Other Ways to Give
Vehicle Donation
Donate your car and have it picked up right from your home, quickly and easily, through CarEasy.
Donate a vehicle →Ralphs Community Rewards
Link your Ralphs card to CLF and a percentage of every grocery run supports our programs — at no cost to you.
Sign up →Employer Matching Gifts
Many employers match charitable donations dollar-for-dollar. Check with your HR team to double your impact.
Ask us how →Planned / Legacy Giving
Include CLF in your estate plans. Call or email us to talk through legacy giving options.
Contact us →Walmart Registry
Purchase directly from our Camp for All Walmart registry to supply campers with what they need.
View registry →In-Kind Donations
New, unopened sunscreen, surf equipment, backpacks, school supplies, and toiletries are always welcome.
See what's needed →Give by Check
The Children's Lifesaving Foundation
1112 Montana Avenue #534
Santa Monica, CA 90403