Tuesday, December 19, 2023 | 7:19 am
Pasadena Community Foundation has just announced $100,000 in Food Security Grants to four local food pantries and distribution centers in the Pasadena area. One year ago, food pantries alerted PCF that they were experiencing overwhelming and unprecedented need... More »
Tuesday, December 19, 2023 | 5:57 am
For nearly 30 years, Pasadena Community Foundation has ended the year with some very special grants. The Yes Virginia Grant Program helps local nonprofits host holiday experiences for children and their families. Many of them feature Santa Claus and gift givin... More »
Monday, December 18, 2023 | 6:26 pm
Lagerlof Cares, the charitable arm of Lagerlof, LLP in Pasadena, has donated $15,000 to Pasadena non-profit Union Station Homeless Services, according to a Lagerlof Cares statement. The funds were raised through their third Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser h... More »
Monday, December 18, 2023 | 5:53 pm
[UPDATED] Pasadena Community Foundation has just announced $100,000 in Food Security Grants to four local food pantries and distribution centers in the Pasadena area. One year ago, food pantries alerted PCF that they were experiencing overwhelming and unpreced... More »
Monday, December 18, 2023 | 5:58 am
Twenty Christmas trees along with stands and assorted toys were distributed Sunday at the NAACP Pasadena chapter headquarters, as part of their annual Christmas toy drive. Local firefighters arrived at the Pasadena branch of the NAACP early Sunday morning to d... More »
Saturday, December 16, 2023 | 5:35 am
More than 700 family members were greeted Friday evening with 20 tons of snow, cheered by hot cocoa and cookies, and thrilled by a visit from the 2024 Tournament of Roses Royal Court — along with Santa Claus himself — as nonprofit Day One hosted its 15th annua... More »
Friday, December 15, 2023 | 5:54 am
Pasadena Humane has launched its “Roses and Wet Noses” adoption program waiving adoption fees for all large dogs (40 lbs. and up) in celebration of their participation in the 135th Rose Parade. Sponsored by Pet Care Foundation, Roses and Wet Noses will run De... More »
Friday, December 15, 2023 | 5:51 am
The Boys & Girls Clubs of West San Gabriel Valley and Eastside will debut their inaugural float in the 2024 Rose Parade presented by Honda on Jan. 1, 2024. The float, themed “Kindness Is Free,” aims to inspire a global audience with its message of compassion a... More »
Friday, December 15, 2023 | 5:44 am
In what may be his busiest day so far before he chases the moon all around the world on Christmas Eve, Santa Claus teamed up with the Pasadena Police Air Operations Section and the Foothill Air Support Team (FAST) to deliver toys and good cheer to patients at ... More »
Friday, December 15, 2023 | 5:41 am
Union Station Homeless Services’ first ever entry, “Bee the Solution” has been designed to be whimsically cute while starting conversations for the public to recognize their collective power to bring an end to homelessness. The “Bee the Solution” theme creativ... More »
Thursday, December 14, 2023 | 5:57 am
Day One in Pasadena is celebrating the 15th anniversary of its annual “Cherishing Children” Christmas event, a heartwarming tradition born out of community needs, on Friday, Dec. 15, from 5 to 9 p.m. What started as a toy drive has evolved into a holiday fest... More »
Monday, December 11, 2023 | 3:51 pm
The Pasadena Senior Center has received a $1.25 million donation from an anonymous donor – the largest gift to the center in the past 40 years. The historic seven-figure gift will provide vital general operating support immediately and into the future. The fun... More »