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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.
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Our Eaton Fire Response Stories

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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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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Future of Hope: An Afternoon with Dr. Jane Goodall

On March 30, 2025, Pasadena High School was filled with anticipation and awe as Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, walked onto the stage. For the more than 1,500 students, families, and…

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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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