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…...
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,…...
What’s New
Discovering Your Path at PUSD’s 2026 College and Career Fair- Spending Time in Nature at Norma Coombs
- An Exciting New Event for Student Voices: The Student Think Tank Hosts Their First Town Hall
- Rebuilding Literacy: Restoring and Revitalizing Picture Books Post-Eaton Fire
- Moles and Moles: A Look at Suengmee Seo’s Unique Science Project
