Operation Gobble Gobble 2025: A Community Effort That Reached 525 Families
This year, 525 families in Pasadena and Altadena received Thanksgiving meal support through Mayor Victor Gordo’s Operation Gobble Gobble 2025. On Saturday, November 22, the Pasadena Educational Foundation proudly supported the event alongside city, labor, education, and community partners, helping deliver holiday meals to households navigating continuing needs amplified by…...
Harvesting Connections: Coming Together for PUSD Families
Families, neighbors, and community partners filled the Madison Elementary campus with laughter and gratitude during this year’s Harvesting Connections event, a joyful gathering that celebrated the power of partnership across the Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD). The event reflects PUSD’s Community Schools approach, which brings together educators, families, and local…...
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…...
What’s New
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
- Rooted in Care: Honoring Lorna Miller and Alma Stokes
