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…...
Next Steps in Eaton Fire Recovery: PEF Supports Collaborative’s Work Toward LTRG Formation [Media Release]
Next Steps in Eaton Fire Recovery: PEF Supports Collaborative’s Work Toward LTRG Formation As a proud member of the Eaton Fire Collaborative, the Pasadena Educational Foundation (PEF) is committed to supporting long-term recovery efforts for families and schools impacted by the Eaton Fire. Through this partnership, PEF works alongside local…...
CFPF and Partners Support Restoration of Eliot Arts Magnet [Media Release]
College Football Playoff Foundation and Partners to Support Restoration of Historic Eliot Arts Magnet School Following Recent Fires The College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation, CFP Bowl games, and School Specialty have joined together to pledge a total of $1.5 million towards the restoration of Eliot Arts Magnet School in Altadena,…...
Giftogram and PEF Partner to Support PUSD Families After the Eaton Fire
The Pasadena Educational Foundation (PEF) partnered with Giftogram to provide emergency financial assistance to more than 1,500 households within the Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) community affected by the Eaton Fire in Pasadena, Altadena, and Sierra Madre. Giftogram’s seamless platform enabled PEF to quickly and efficiently send digital gift cards…...
PEF and the Eaton Fire Collaborative – Press Conference
PEF is proud to serve as a lead organization in the Eaton Fire Collaborative, an initiative that began shortly after the fire to support recovery in Pasadena, Altadena, and Sierra Madre. Our commitment goes beyond immediate relief—we are dedicated to standing with these communities for the long haul, working toward…...
PEF Partners with Instacart To Support PUSD Schools’ Fire Recovery
Pasadena Educational Foundation and Pasadena Unified School District have partnered with Instacart to support schools affected by the Eaton Fire through the “Classroom Carts” initiative. This innovative program allows anyone in the U.S. to donate essential supplies directly to impacted schools via the Instacart App or by visiting instacart.com/donate. The…...
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