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Our Stories: Making an Impact Everyday
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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.
Student Emotional Well-Being During the Summer
RTI (Response to Intervention) teachers will be members of our Summer Enrichment Program teaching staff, in partnership with PUSD’s Student Wellness department. These wellness teachers will be focusing on the…
Dawn Over ’Dena: A Benefit Concert for Fire-Affected Families
On Sunday, May 25 at 7:00 p.m., Dawn Over ’Dena will bring together local performers and community members for an evening of music, dance, and support at the AGBU Vatche…
CFPF and Partners Support Restoration of Eliot Arts Magnet [Media Release]
College Football Playoff Foundation and Partners to Support Restoration of Historic Eliot Arts Magnet School Following Recent Fires The College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation, CFP Bowl games, and School Specialty…
Summer Learning & Fun for PUSD Families Affected by the Eaton Fire
Did you know that PEF is offering financial assistance for PEF Summer 2025? Most Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) families impacted by the recent Eaton Fire will pay just $250…
“Unsinged by Fire” – PUSD Students at LitFest in the Dena
On Saturday, May 4, five PUSD Student Think Tank (STT) members offered a reading to a packed room at LitFest in the Dena in a panel entitled, Unsinged by Fire:…
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…
What’s New
Messages of Thanks: Gratitude Across the Miles- Student Emotional Well-Being During the Summer
- Building Empathy Celebration Showcases Powerful Student Reflections on History, Identity, and Justice
- Dawn Over ’Dena: A Benefit Concert for Fire-Affected Families
- CFPF and Partners Support Restoration of Eliot Arts Magnet [Media Release]
