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Response Fund

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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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…...

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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…...

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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…...

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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…...

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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…...

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Eaton Fire Response Fund

The Eaton Fire has brought profound loss to many in our community. Some have lost homes, and all of us are feeling the impact in one way or another. As always, Pasadena Educational Foundation is here to support our public schools and the students, teachers, and families they serve. In…...

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A video message of gratitude from the PEF staff

We are so proud of all the work that we do at the Pasadena Educational Foundation, but know we can only do it with the support from our generous community. Please watch this video expressing our heartfelt thanks to you for your support and all that you have made possible…...

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2021 Year In Review: Your Support Made A Difference

As we wind down 2021, everyone at PEF is grateful for the support of our donors, volunteers, and partners. You have enabled us to do great things for our public school community this year. Together we make an impactful difference in the lives of our students and families. Thank you…...

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Activating Face Shields!

As news across the globe pronounced a shortage of protective equipment for critical workers, the Pasadena Educational Foundation turned to its longstanding 3D printing program in Pasadena Unified (PUSD) to focus on solutions. PEF staff collected 18 of the 3D printers from various PUSD schools and brought them all to…...

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