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Friends In Deed will host its annual Cooking for a Cause fundraising event on Sunday, Sept. 29 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Agnes Restaurant and Cheesery, located at 40 West Green Street in Pasadena. All proceeds will benefit the nonprofit organization’s Food Pan... More »
A teenage entrepreneur who launched a nonprofit to help peers affected by the Eaton Fire announced she is opening a permanent location in Old Pasadena this fall. Avery Colvert, who will turn 15 soon, started “Altadena Girls” in January following the devastatin... More »
The NAACP Pasadena Branch marked the 105th anniversary of the 19th Amendment on August 26 with a reflection on Black women’s voting struggles and a call to defend voting rights. The organization posted a statement on Facebook acknowledging the difficult path ... More »
One hundred children who lost their homes in the Eaton Fire will be the focus of an unlikely pairing: black tie and burgers. The Boys & Girls Club of Pasadena’s 17th annual gala on Saturday, Oct. 4 will raise funds for Club members impacted by the Eaton Fire w... More »
The Friends of the Pasadena Public Library will celebrate their 50th anniversary with a fundraising event honoring Joel Sheldon, third-generation owner of Vroman’s Bookstore and longtime Pasadena bookseller. The event will be held at the Shakespeare Club and a... More »
The 14th annual San Marino Motor Classic raised over $400,000 for local charities during its weekend of events on August 23-24 at Lacy Park. The nonprofit organization hosted thousands of spectators who viewed some of the world’s finest classic cars at the pre... More »
When Kaiy Smith-Biesman launched her businesses during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic while her Marine husband was on active duty, she did what seemed impossible: She built three community-rooted brands, navigated through the LA wildfires, all while raisi... More »
Civil rights icon Dolores Huerta will receive the Legacy Lifetime Commitment Award at the YWCA San Gabriel Valley’s 90th Anniversary Legacy Gala, scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 21, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Hilton San Gabriel. Huerta, born April 10, 1930, co-foun... More »
Goodwill Southern California is expanding its local presence with a new retail store that transforms shopping into social impact. The nonprofit is set to open its fourth Pasadena location at 1720 E. Colorado Blvd. on Friday, August 22, strategically positioned... More »
Goodwill Southern California will cut the ribbon on its newest retail store Friday morning, Aug. 22, marking the nonprofit’s fourth location in Pasadena. The store at 1720 E. Colorado Blvd. sits near the Pasadena City College campus. A ribbon-cutting ceremony ... More »
First Tee — Greater Pasadena will host a free family golf clinic to support families affected by the Eaton Fire, which destroyed more than 9,000 buildings and displaced hundreds. The “Eaton Fire Family Day,” presented by East West Bank, takes place Saturday, A... More »
Pasadena Humane has named Chris Ramon as its new president and chief executive officer. He has served as interim leader since February, the nonprofit announced Tuesday. Ramon’s appointment follows a nationwide search, and he begins in the role immediately, bri... More »
