Over the years, the size of Sandpipers' response to the community has grown but our motivation and purpose have remained the same. Our primary and most unique objective remains providing immediate and confidential assistance to those in need who are referred to us by social workers, schools, non-profit organizations and local churches. Often the last source of hope for families, we are fortunate to be able to respond quickly, addressing the most basic of human needs. Each year our members contribute over 3,000 hours of volunteer service to dental clinics, medical support and counseling services, and children's programs. We also personally shop and deliver meals and supplies to shelters for battered women, the dying, and the homeless.
Sandpipers is also passionate about education.
Each year we offer scholarships to graduating seniors and continuing aid to previous scholarship recipients. We also offer book scholarships to working parents returning to school. In any given year, Sandpipers plans to support up to 40 university students and 20 Jr. College students through these scholarship programs. There is not a day that a Sandpipers member cannot be found working in the South Bay. Our service and support is multi-faceted and has touched the lives of thousands in so many different ways.