Children and youth at Five Acres’ Residential Program experienced a day of hands-on creativity through an innovative summer enrichment event hosted by BCD Travel in collaboration with the Rediscover Center. The interactive program, designed for foster care res... More »
Local health and human services nonprofit Hillsides has been awarded $12 million to construct a comprehensive mental health facility for young adults through California’s Proposition 1. The funding, provided by the Department of Health Care Services’ Bond Beha... More »
Altadena Meals on Wheels has resumed delivering hot meals to homebound senior residents after suspending operations for five months due to the Eaton Fire, which damaged the Altadena Senior Center in January. The organization relaunched its delivery service on ... More »
Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts held its 38th Instrumental Competition on March 30, 2025 at the Pasadena Conservatory of Music’s Barrett Hall. Eight finalists demonstrated their musical talents competing for monetary prizes totaling $20,000. The finalists... More »
In a major boost for community recovery, the Altadena Builds Back Foundation has awarded a record-breaking $4.55 million grant—its largest ever through the Pasadena Community Foundation—to the San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity. The funds will help recons... More »
A Los Angeles-based nonprofit has donated $50,000 to help renovate historic cottages that house foster children in Altadena. United Charity Foundation awarded the grant to Pasadena nonprofit Five Acres, a child welfare agency that has served vulnerable childre... More »
The San Marino Motor Classic revealed details about its philanthropic mission during a recent panel discussion at the Flying “A” Garage, highlighting how a premier automobile showcase can transform a personal interest into a collective good. Representatives fr... More »
Friends In Deed has issued an appeal for community donations as the Pasadena-based nonprofit prepares for its annual Back-to-School event, seeking to assemble 400 backpack kits for local students. “Our annual “Back-To-School” event is our most important Food P... More »
Over 200 patients, caregivers, and supporters gathered in Pasadena on Sunday and raised $100,000 for the Los Angeles Dysautonomia Network, a nonprofit organization supporting Californians with disorders affecting the autonomic nervous system. The annual “Unity... More »
Boys & Girls Club of Pasadena will open its doors Monday for “Camp Great Futures: The Ultimate Journey,” an eight-week summer program serving more than 600 children and youth from the greater Pasadena area. The camp represents the organization’s effort to crea... More »
Young & Healthy has partnered with The Center for Connection to offer free mental health support specifically targeting children ages 2-12 who were affected by the devastating Eaton Fire. The collaboration, funded by a generous donation from Direct Relief, aim... More »
When the Eaton Fire swept through earlier this year, it destroyed Sue Dekany’s carefully curated rock collection that she had been preparing for competition. But rather than abandon her plans, the Pasadena Lapidary Society secretary decided to turn disaster in... More »
