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PEF Eaton Fire Response
Help Students Recover and Move Forward
The road to recovery after the Eaton Fire is long, but together we’re making steady progress. Your support is helping restore stability, joy, and opportunity across Pasadena Unified schools.
While much has been done, many students and families are still rebuilding their daily lives. PEF is continuing to raise funds and grow partnerships so every student has the support, resources, and learning opportunities they need.
How Your Support Helps
- Mental Health & Wellness
Expanding counseling, wellness programs, and resources that support students and staff across all schools. - Classroom Grants
Providing educators with funds for teaching, learning, and enrichment—especially for students most affected by the fires. - Student Scholarships
Helping PUSD graduates access higher education and future opportunities. - Summer Learning
Keeping students learning, connected, and inspired through engaging summer programs. - College & Career Pathways
Creating opportunities that prepare students for college, careers, and meaningful roles in their community’s recovery.
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.
Our Eaton Fire Response Stories
Eaton Fire Response Spotlight: Ahmanson Foundation Grant Delivers Clean Air at Home for Madison Families
Thanks to a generous $25,000 grant from The Ahmanson Foundation, Pasadena Educational Foundation (PEF) provided easy-to-use, high-quality Healthway air purifiers and replacement filters for Madison Elementary School families. Many Madison…
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…
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…
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…





