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…...
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
