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…...
Eaton Fire Response Fund: Community Update
Since we launched the Pasadena Educational Foundation’s Eaton Fire Response Fund in January, we’ve been deeply moved by the outpouring of support from thousands of individuals, corporations, and foundations across the country. Every gift—large or small—has made a meaningful difference as we work together to support our schools, families, and community and…...
PEF Volunteers Unite to Support Altadena Arts Magnet’s New Campus
Last week volunteers from the Pasadena Educational Foundation came together to assist Altadena Arts Magnet in setting up their new classrooms at the Allendale campus. This effort was part of a broader community response to support schools affected by the Eaton Fire. The volunteers worked closely with teachers and staff…...
Community Support Shines at PUSD’s “Reopen, Restore, Rebuild & Rise” Event
The Pasadena Educational Foundation (PEF) recently supported PUSD’s “Reopen, Restore, Rebuild & Rise” professional development day, held on January 22, 2025, at Pasadena City College. This event served as a welcome back for PUSD staff following the Eaton Fire, just one day before the first group of schools were set…...
Responding to Crisis: PEF Volunteers Support Eaton Fire Relief at Madison Elementary
In the immediate aftermath of the Eaton Fire, the Pasadena Educational Foundation mobilized volunteers to support critical relief efforts. Last Friday, January 17, 2025, PEF volunteers joined forces with the Pasadena Unified School District’s Farm to School Program at Madison Elementary to distribute essential supplies and produce to over 1,000…...
PEF Response Fund Aid Registration
For Families of PUSD students and PUSD staff. The Pasadena Educational Foundation (PEF) is providing assistance to PUSD families and staff who have been displaced or seriously impacted by the Eaton Fire. Thanks to generous donations to the PEF Response Fund, PEF is working to support the PUSD community during…...
