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PEF Eaton Fire Response Fund

The recent Eaton Fire in Altadena, Pasadena, and Sierra Madre had a devastating impact on Pasadena Unified families, schools, and staff. Nearly 10,000 homes and businesses were destroyed, leaving thousands displaced or facing severe financial hardship.

Donations to the PEF Eaton Fire Response Fund are providing critical support for both immediate relief and long-term recovery, including:

  • Assisting families and staff in need with direct financial aid.
  • Providing essential resources to schools and educators.
  • Enhancing educational and enrichment programs to support student learning.
  • Supporting rebuilding efforts across the district.

This is a commitment not just for today, but for tomorrow and the future, ensuring that our schools and community can rebuild and thrive.

Community partners interested in additional ways to support PUSD families, schools, and staff can contact responsefund@pased.org.

How to Help

Your support strengthens our schools and helps PUSD families recover.

  • Donate – Help fund direct aid for families and provide essential school resources, classroom support, and recovery efforts across PUSD.
  • Volunteer – Join efforts to distribute aid, assist with campus recovery, school gardens, and rebuilding projects.
  • Partner – Businesses, foundations, and organizations can collaborate with PEF to provide funding, services, or in-kind donations.

How to Receive Support

If you or someone you know in the PUSD community has been affected by the fire, these resources are available:

  • Classroom Resource Grants – Open to all certificated PUSD staff, these grants provide funding for classroom materials, teaching resources, and other essential educational needs.

Our Eaton Fire Response Stories

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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$2.3 Million and Counting: PEF’s Commitment to Recovery and Resilience

The Eaton Fire had a devastating impact on the Pasadena Unified School District community. More than 1,000 families and 200 educators lost their homes. Many remain displaced, facing ongoing financial…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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