On a recent visit to Madison Elementary School, I was reminded once again why this campus holds such a special place in our PUSD community. Under the leadership of Principal Dr. Elisa Perez, Madison continues to strengthen the connection between home and school, with families and educators working side by…...
Seeing What’s Possible: Blair Students Explore Pathways in Bioscience
Thirty-eight students from Blair High and Middle Schools spent the day discovering new possibilities in science and health careers at the BioScience LA event on October 15 at Pasadena City College’s Westerbeck Recital Hall. Students were encouraged to challenge themselves and view bioscience not just as a technical field, but…...
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…...
Growing Together: Lowe’s and PEF Cultivate a New Learning Space at Don Benito
This June, the Pasadena Educational Foundation teamed up with Lowe’s to create a vibrant new outdoor learning space at Don Benito Elementary. The event brought together corporate volunteers and local educators to support students impacted by the Eaton Fire. Held on June 13, 2025, the Lowe’s Volunteer Service Day focused…...
