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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.…

At the heart of the Pasadena Educational Foundation’s mission is the belief that every student deserves an enriched educational experience. One inspiring example of this commitment in action is the…

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…

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…

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…

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…

The Pasadena Educational Foundation (PEF) is deeply grateful to the Ballmer Group for their generous $1 million gift in support of Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) families and staff affected…

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…

Pasadena Educational Foundation Awards More Than $206,000 in Grants to Pasadena Unified School District Educators PASADENA, CA – Pasadena Unified (PUSD) teachers and principals received more than $206,000 in grants…

This past year has shown the incredible power of community—educators, students, partners, and supporters like you—working together to strengthen public education. From launching innovative programs to creating community connections, the…

Even in Southern California, winter means cooler nights. For many, this is a welcome change following our long summers. For others, it is a challenge. Recently volunteers from the Junior…

The Pasadena Educational Foundation (PEF) held “Thanks to You Tacos”, where the Pasadena Unified School District administration, warehouse, and maintenance and operations staff were honored with a lunch recognizing their…

Article courtesy Pasadena NOW By Eddie Rivera The library has always been a favorite place for students to hang, and now at Marshall Fundamental Middle School, they can do it…

The PUSD Realtor Certification Program, a collaborative effort between the Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS® (PFAR), Pasadena Educational Foundation (PEF), and Pasadena Education Network (PEN), successfully certified over 100 local real…

Pasadena, CA – The Pasadena Educational Foundation (PEF) Board of Directors has officially endorsed Measures R + EE, which will be on the ballot for the November 2024 election. These…

The Pasadena Educational Foundation (PEF) partnered with Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) for their World Impact Day on September 27, 2024. A local group of WBD employees focused their impact efforts…