Rooted in Care: Honoring Lorna Miller and Alma Stokes
Two deeply valued members of the Pasadena Educational Foundation community, Lorna Miller and Alma Stokes, were recently recognized at Young & Healthy’s “Rooted in Care” founders luncheon for their lasting contributions to children and families in Pasadena. Their connection to both organizations reflects the strong partnership that helps support PUSD…...
PEF and the Eaton Fire Collaboratory: A Space for Hope and Healing
The Pasadena Educational Foundation is proud to be one of more than 200 local organizations that make up the Eaton Fire Collaborative (EFC), a network united by care, service, and the shared goal of long-term recovery. Formed in the aftermath of the devastating Eaton Fire, the Collaborative brings together nonprofits,…...
Disney Brings Magic to Fire-Impacted Schools with Special Field Days
This September, Disney brought joy and wonder to some of the youngest members of our community. In response to the Eaton Fire, Disney surprised fire-affected schools with their very own Disney Field Days. Hosted at Madison Elementary and Don Benito Elementary, the events welcomed more than 2,300 students from across…...
Eaton Fire Response Spotlight: Ahmanson Foundation Grant Delivers Clean Air at Home for Madison Families
Thanks to a generous $25,000 grant from The Ahmanson Foundation, Pasadena Educational Foundation (PEF) provided easy-to-use, high-quality Healthway air purifiers and replacement filters for Madison Elementary School families. Many Madison families experienced compromised home air quality in the wake of the Eaton Fire, making this support especially critical for their…...
Over 500 PUSD Students and Families Receive Clothing Through UNIQLO Partnership
More than 500 Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) students, family members, and staff received free, high-quality summer clothing on June 20 through a partnership between UNIQLO and the Pasadena Educational Foundation (PEF). Held across three PUSD sites, the distribution provided a respectful, shopping-style experience for families impacted by the January…...
What’s New
Teacher Tuesday: Outside and Growing with Luisa Villapudua- Comfy Classroom, Engaged Students: Teacher Tuesday with Maricela Talavera
- Voices in Harmony, Hands in Service at America Sings
- PEF Board Connects with Families at PUSD Science Fest
- Building Readers Through a Classroom Library: Teacher Tuesday with Jean Raya
