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Read about the many ways our community helps the Pasadena Educational Foundation make an impact on the lives of every student, at every school, every day.
A Community Reunited Through Resilience
Celebrating Our Schools: Resilience An evening of student voices, shared healing, and the power of public education to bring us together. On April 29, more than 300 guests joined the…
Giftogram and PEF Partner to Support PUSD Families After the Eaton Fire
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…
PUSD’s First High School Student-Led Conference in DTLA!
Student organizers, panelists, and attendees pose with keynote speaker Dr. Tyrone Howard; photos by Helen Chan Hill On April 2, 2025, more than 100 PUSD high school students, teachers, and…
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…
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…
Student Voice: Solidarity with La Raza
By Alessandro M. Throughout the month of February, many anti-ICE protests occurred throughout the state of California. On the afternoon of February 7, 2025 students of four PUSD high schools…
Student Voice: Marching for Justice
Photos by Andrew Silk, John Muir HS By Lula M. On February 7, 2025, students from four PUSD high schools walked out in support of immigrants. When I first heard…
Student Voice: “Human connection will shine a light on the path forward”
By Paulina M. Paulina, a senior at Pasadena High School, delivered a shorter version of this speech at Pasadena Unified School District’s January 22, 2025 Welcome Back Reopen, Restore, Rebuild…
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.…
Turning Pages, Opening Minds: PEF Teacher Grants Bring Books to Life
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
PEF Receives $1 Million from Ballmer Group to Support PUSD Families and Staff
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…
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…
PEF Awards $206,000 to PUSD Educators [Media Release]
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…
PEF News & Updates Fall 2024
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…
Warmth and Care for PUSD’s Families in Transition
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…
