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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.

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…

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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…

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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…

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Messages of Thanks: Gratitude Across the Miles

For Altadena Arts Magnet, moments of community through art are cherished after the Eaton Fire. This year at PEF’s Celebrating Our Schools event, Altadena Arts students welcomed guests to join…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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“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:…

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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…

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Eaton Fire: The World Responds

From Ypsilanti, MI to Honolulu, HI — From Hoboken, NJ to Mesquite, TX — From Rancho de Taos, NM to communities who know fire recovery firsthand, like Boulder, CO and…

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