The Friends of the Pasadena Public Library (FOPPL) Bookstore has reopened at the Jefferson Elementary School campus, offering significant discounts to Altadena residents and educators. Located at 1500 East Villa Street between Hill and Allen, the bookstore fea... More »
CORE, a global crisis response nonprofit co-founded by actor Sean Penn, began clearing debris from an Altadena reservoir Thursday to restore water access for residents affected by recent wildfires. The project, funded by philanthropist Stephen J. Cloobeck, was... More »
Pasadena Humane is calling on the community to help ease their near-capacity dog kennels by adopting dogs. To free up much-needed space, the shelter has announced that adoption fees are waived for all dogs and puppies through Friday, March 28. Pasadena Humane ... More »
The HDR Foundation announced it has funded the implementation of the All Kids Bike Learn-to-Ride Program at Madison Elementary School in Pasadena, providing kindergarteners the opportunity to learn cycling skills during physical education classes. The program ... More »
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society announced that its annual Walk MS: Greater Los Angeles fundraiser will proceed as scheduled on Sunday, March 30, starting at 9:30 a.m. at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena. Despite recent devastating California wildfires... More »
Villa Esperanza Services will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, March 20th, from 4 to 6 p.m. to celebrate the completion of Phase 2 of its campus expansion. The Pasadena-based nonprofit has added three new classrooms, an Occupational Therapy Clinic, ... More »
Two Pasadena journalism nonprofits have revived a youth essay competition that honors civil rights leader Caesar Chavez and promotes writing skills among middle school students. The “Sí Se Puede” Annual Youth Essay Contest, announced March 17, 2025 by the Pasa... More »
Edison International Foundation, the charitable arm of electric power company Edison International, has made a $25,000 donation to Foothill Unity Center on behalf of Santa Anita Park to support ongoing fire relief efforts in Los Angeles County. The donation co... More »
As the sun rises over the Arroyo Seco this Sunday, March 16, a group of hikers will set out on a journey through one of Pasadena’s most storied natural landscapes. The One Arroyo Foundation’s first membership event—a scenic hike through the Arroyo—offers parti... More »
Families Forward Learning Center will host its annual Soirée on March 29, honoring Pasadena Councilmember Justin Jones and community champions Jessica Sandoval Salazar and Romulo Salazar. The event aims to celebrate those who have contributed to the organizati... More »
The Pasadena-Altadena Chapter of The Links, Incorporated will host a Black Family Wellness Expo on March 15 at the Jackie Robinson Community Center. Part of the National Impact Day of Service, this bilingual event aims to address health disparities in the Blac... More »
A Virginia-based charity will pay approximately $175,000 for more than 800 high school seniors in Altadena to attend their prom following devastating wildfires that ravaged their community. Alice’s Kids, along with longtime supporter Steve Carell, made the ann... More »
