In an effort to promote social distancing, and do our part at preventing the spread of COVID-19, Curacao Foundation services will be unavailable until further notice.
Curacao Foundation promoting health and social distancing
Hector Brandan
Curacao x Downtown Women’s Center
Join the fight against homelessness for women!
In celebration of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, Curacao has partnered with Downtown Women’s Center to join the fight against homelessness for women. In support of women’s past, present, and future achievements, every purchase you make during the month of March will contribute to support services for women experiencing homelessness and formerly homeless women such as housing, health services, meals, employment, and other basic necessities.
Thank you for supporting Curacao and P.S I Love You
Curacao Foundation continually strives to directly impact the communities that support our business. This February, we donated $5000 to P.S I Love You Foundation for the development of social and emotional learning programs for schools, teachers, and instructors. Thank you all who contributed through purchases made at Curacao.
Curacao’s Back to School
It is our mission to continually assist and uplift the very community that supports our business. That’s why as part of Curacao’s Back to School campaign, we presented $1,000 each to 5 schools in Los Angeles.
Kids Embrace Event
Over 100 Parents and their kids flocked to Curacao South Gate April 20, 2019 for free car seat inspections offered in partnership by the Curacao Foundation and Kids Embrace.
Seats were inspected for expiration, recalls, manufacturer and fit by trained Kids Embrace specialists. All guest whose car seats that did not pass inspection received a free car seat.
The event received many guest, especially from low income communities in LA, many receiving free car seats.
Maria de Jesus, a grandmother whose daughter is raising her grandson on her own had waited in line since 7:30 am.
“What you are doing for my family is a blessing for us,” De Jesus emotionally said after receiving a free car seat after the inspection showed her grandsons.
Curacao Foundation present Alejandra Guzman in concert
Wednesday October 30th
Join us in the fight against breast cancer with an intimate concert by renowned Mexican singer and breast cancer survivor Alejandra Guzmán, presented by Curacao Foundation in support of the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Since 2002, the Curacao Foundation has supported over five thousand families through our direct assistance program and supported over 1,400 organizations in education, immigration, and health and well-being that provide programs and services to the communities we serve.
For every purchase made, a percentage will benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Your support funds scientific research, community health programs and educational programs for communities in need. Join us at our benefit concert on Wednesday October 30th, 8pm at The Mayan Theater.
If you make a purchase in any one of our stores or online, you are automatically entered in our sweepstakes to win a pair of tickets.
You do not need to make a purchase to participate. Enter our raffle for free at icuracao.com/luc-sweepstakes
Curacao Supports Alternatives to Violence Project with Hero’s Journey 5K Run
Earlier this Spring, Curacao Foundation teamed up with Aztlan Athletics for their second annual Hero’s Journey 5K run benefit. Over 130 runners and walkers of all levels and ages attended the Los Angeles State Historic Park, on April 20th, 2019, dressed as their favorite superheroes!
Funds were raised to support Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) workshops. AVP is a non-profit organization dedicated to violence reduction by offering conflict resolution workshops in prisons, jails and throughout the community. The organization fosters nonviolent, respectful and compassionate communication for safer communities.
Friends and families enjoyed a special day in the park, all the while learning about health and wellness and supporting a good cause. Awards were given out for top overall finishers in each age division. We appreciate all the support our community showed us during our Hero’s Journey Run, and we look forward to the next one!
Curacao Foundation Health Fair
Join Curacao and our community health partner in the San Fernando Valley, NEVHC at out Panorama CityHealth Fair.
Sunday, July 28th
2 pm – 6 pm
FREE Admission includes:
– Glucose/ diabetes testing
– Blood pressure testing
– Cholesterol testing
– Nutrition information
– General health screenings
– Heart health information
– Free or low-cost medical services
– Zumba session
Curacao Employees Volunteer with One Tree Planted for Earth Day
In continuation with the Curacao Foundation’s partnership with One Tree Planted—an organization focused on planting trees in deforested areas—Curacao employees joined a mass of Angelenos for the Friends of the LA River’s Earth Day river cleanup on April 20, 2019.
Curacao employees spent the day at the Lewis McAdams Riverfront Park accompanied by thousands of locals picking up trash and beautifying the Los Angeles River.
The environmental initiative comes as part of Curacao Foundation and One Tree Planted’s partnership during the foundation’s One Purchase, One Tree campaign. The two organizations joined forces to encourage people to shop while bettering the environment during the Mother’s Day shopping season.
“The Curacao Foundation is committed to protecting our planet by raising awareness through the critical and diverse actions we engage in. We do it not only through our One Purchase, One Tree campaign but also through our day of service,” Curacao Foundation Director Sophia Cortez said.
“As a corporate citizen that is committed to being an active community partner it is critical to promote the preservation of our beautiful planet on Earth Day.”
Through April 22, 2019 to May 12, 2019, for every gift purchased at any Curacao store, the Curacao Foundation pledges to plant one tree for Mother Earth. The proceeds gathered during the campaign will be donated to One Tree Planted who will plant the trees in fire-affected areas of California and Arizona.
The foundation hopes to reach their goal of 10,000 trees.
“We do all of this in the spirit of helping our planet and to remind us why it is so important to preserve it in the present and for future generations, ” Cortez said.
Curacao helps hundreds at the annual Feria de Inmigracion
Live performances, fun activities, legal counsel and health checkups–the Curacao Foundation made it all available to the local community for absolutely free on Saturday, March 16, 2019.
As an effort to provide legal aid and other invaluable services to the Hispanic community Curacao stores serve, the Curacao Foundation hosted their annual Feria de Inmigracion.
Lawyers, nurses and other medical professionals and advocacy organizations were all invited and took part in assisting the community. Guest received free health check ups, were able to ask their pressing immigration questions and were lended critical legal counsel.
Live performers, including Bebe Coronel and Grupo Camino Tropical, added to the festivities of the event and children were able to enjoy playhouses and other fun activities.
The event not only successfully helped the local community but also raised hundreds in donations to further support immigration initiatives at the southern border. Donations proceeds went to more than 10 immigrant advocacy organizations to advance their efforts with the immigrant community.
