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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.
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Our Eaton Fire Response Stories

PEF Volunteers Unite to Support Altadena Arts Magnet’s New Campus

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Community Support Shines at PUSD’s “Reopen, Restore, Rebuild & Rise” Event

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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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PEF Response Fund Aid Registration

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Eaton Fire Response Fund

The Eaton Fire has brought profound loss to many in our community. Some have lost homes, and all of us are feeling the impact in one way or another. As…

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A video message of gratitude from the PEF staff

We are so proud of all the work that we do at the Pasadena Educational Foundation, but know we can only do it with the support from our generous community.…

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Activating Face Shields!

As news across the globe pronounced a shortage of protective equipment for critical workers, the Pasadena Educational Foundation turned to its longstanding 3D printing program in Pasadena Unified (PUSD) to…

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Seasonal Produce Distributed to PUSD Families

Pasadena Educational Foundation volunteers helped distribute 420 boxes of fresh fruits and vegetables to area families this week. Tangerines, apples, onions, and potatoes –  all in-season produce – was distributed…

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Helping PUSD Get Back On Campus – Altadena Grocery Outlet

Thank you to the Altadena Grocery Outlet for supporting Pasadena Unified School District staff Covid-19 vaccination clinics! “Many of our customers’ children attend Pasadena Unified School District schools, especially Eliot…

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