24th Annual Local Heroes Event Celebrates PCF’s 2023 Impact

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Pasadena Community Foundation has awarded more than $2 million to over 100 Pasadena-area nonprofits this year, and Thursday, November 9 was a day to celebrate that uplifting impact. PCF’s 24th annual Local Heroes Celebration brought together dozens of nonprofit executive directors with civic officials, community partners, and PCF donors. The event, held at Altadena Town &…

PCF Fund Supports Veterans’ Event at The Huntington

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Pasadena Community Foundation (PCF) announces a special opportunity at The Huntington for veterans and active-duty military service members this Memorial Day, Monday, May 29th, 2023, an event generously funded by the Pipia & Ma Welcome Home Fund, a Pasadena Community Foundation Fund. Veterans and active-duty military service members are invited to visit The Huntington with…

Legacy Luncheon Honors Donors Who Fuel PCF’s Mission

Pasadena Community Foundation (PCF) hosted its annual Legacy Luncheon on Wednesday, April 26 to honor the donors who fuel PCF’s mission, as well as local professional advisors who have played a vital role in PCF’s growth and sustainability over the decades. It was a full house, with more than 100 guests in attendance. In 2022,…

Community Turns out for 23rd Annual Local Heroes Celebration

On Thursday, November 10, Pasadena Community Foundation’s annual Local Heroes Breakfast brought together more than 200 guests at the University Club in celebration of the Foundation’s 2022 grant recipients and the leadership of Pasadena-area nonprofit organizations. The event showcased PCF’s $1.6 million in grant and scholarship awards to 60 local nonprofit organizations and 75 individual…

PCF “Heroes Happy Hour” Celebration a “Virtual Success”

PCF’s  annual breakfast to honor local nonprofits providing vital services in the Pasadena area was re-imagined for 2020 to comply with healthcare safety protocols. Instead of an in-person gathering, PCF hosted a live late afternoon virtual event on October 29. Hundreds of people tuned in to enjoy: Live remarks from PCF staff and Board members;…