Tuesday, October 29, 2024 | 6:08 am
The Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts is now accepting applications for its 2024-2025 Gifts & Grants program, following a record-breaking distribution of funds last year. In a statement on Monday, the organization said it distributed $1 million to 90 nonpro... More »
Monday, October 28, 2024 | 4:00 am
The Pasadena Jaycees, a group of young professionals aged 21-40, and Friends in Deed are mounting their most ambitious holiday food drive in their 12-year partnership. Weekly visits to Friends in Deed’s food pantry have increased by 75 households compared to 2... More »
Thursday, October 24, 2024 | 5:26 am
Four remarkable activist women were honored Wednesday morning at the 22nd Annual Young Women’s Christian Association Glendale & Pasadena Women for Racial Justice Breakfast fundraising event that drew hundreds to Noor’s Sofia Ballroom in downtown Pasadena. Heav... More »
Thursday, October 24, 2024 | 5:24 am
Pasadena Community Foundation (PCF) has elected two new members to its Board of Directors who will oversee investment strategy, grantmaking programs, and philanthropic engagement throughout the greater Pasadena area. Dr. Ivy Lee Keltner and Tony Gronroos, MBT,... More »
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 | 4:40 am
Happily gathering up the proceeds from the 2024 San Marino Motor Classic held this past summer, Aaron Weiss, founder and CEO of the event, distributed a total of $295,000 to six local nonprofit organizations Monday morning. Weiss presented the checks at his Fl... More »
Saturday, October 19, 2024 | 5:16 am
The Pasadena Host Lions Club announced it is hosting a special breakfast event featuring the 2025 Rose Court of the Tournament of Roses on Saturday, Nov. 16, offering unique chance to meet the newly selected ambassadors. Set to take place at the University Clu... More »
Thursday, October 17, 2024 | 5:48 am
The Pasadena Community Foundation (PCF) has released the list of recipients of its annual Capital Grants Program, awarding $603,000 to 25 local nonprofit organizations. The grants will support a wide array of community services and initiatives in the Pasadena ... More »
Saturday, October 12, 2024 | 5:30 am
One Arroyo Foundation has been awarded the Lehman Award for Regional Support by the National Association of Park Foundations for its efforts to preserve the Arroyo Seco in Pasadena. The award, presented on Thursday, Oct. 10, at the National Recreation and Par... More »
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 | 5:46 am
A local nonprofit plans to unveil a hand-painted billboard Tuesday afternoon urging protection of Altadena’s foothills, in response to a private school’s proposed sports complex development. AltadenaWILD announced it will host a launch party at 4 p.m. on Tuesd... More »
Saturday, October 5, 2024 | 5:25 am
Pasadena Humane has issued an urgent call for dog adoptions and foster homes through a Facebook post. The shelter’s kennels are nearing full capacity, with over 100 dogs currently in their care. To address the overcrowding issue, Pasadena Humane has waived ado... More »
Thursday, October 3, 2024 | 12:03 pm
The Playhouse Village Foundation in Pasadena announced the appointment of local attorney Rodolfo F. Ruiz to its Board of Directors. “Rudy will be a valuable asset to Playhouse Village because he brings relevant expertise and spends time in Playhouse Village ev... More »
Thursday, October 3, 2024 | 6:08 am
Foothill Family, a Pasadena-based provider of comprehensive mental health care, early childhood development programs, and social services, will be celebrating graduates of its Pathways to Professions program with a flower arrangement party. The event on Wednes... More »