[1] Since 1912, this chapter has continually supplied the largest percentage of athletes that comprise the United States at the Olympics.
Since that time the SoCal Olympians and Paralympians has sought to perpetuate Southern California's outstanding Olympic heritage which dates back to 1904.
The organization stages a Welcome Home Dinner for Olympians after each summer Olympic Games, and provides sports motivational speakers to local community groups.
They participate in celebrity Golf tournaments and provide grants to Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls through their 501C3 charity, the Koroibos Foundation.
The SoCal Olympicians support the international Olympic Day by hosting sports clinics during the month of June.