Generous Hearts Celebrate Jennifer DeVoll

Pasadena Community Foundation hosted a gorgeous and festive event on the evening of April 27 in celebration of Jennifer DeVoll, six weeks before her retirement as President/CEO of the Foundation in June. The Generous Hearts, Lasting Legacy Soirée honored Jennifer’s 22 years of advancing the mission and impact of PCF. It also showcased her own…

Generous Hearts, Lasting Legacy: Honoring Jennifer DeVoll

Following 22 years of exceptional leadership, Jennifer DeVoll, President & CEO of Pasadena Community Foundation (PCF), will retire in June 2025. Jennifer’s vision and steady hand have been vital not only in growing the Foundation’s assets and grant programs significantly, but also in positioning PCF as a community leader and respected partner with the City…

2024 Local Heroes Celebrates $2.5 Million in PCF Grant Awards

The greater Pasadena community joined Pasadena Community Foundation (PCF) for an uplifting celebration on Thursday, November 14 — the 25th annual Local Heroes Luncheon, a celebration of PCF’s $2.5 million in grant awards to 100 local nonprofits this year. In attendance at the University Club were more than 200 nonprofit leaders, community partners, civic and…

PCF Legacy Event Features Author David Ambroz

On April 25, Pasadena Community Foundation hosted a special event for our Legacy Society Members, Endowment Builders, and community partners at the University Club of Pasadena: A conversation with national poverty and child welfare expert David Ambroz. He shared how his early-life experience of growing up homeless and in foster care ultimately led him to…

PCF Welcomes Child Welfare Advocate David Ambroz

A headshot of an Anglo, bearded man is paired with a book cover that reads "A Place Called Home: A Memoir" David Ambroz

Pasadena Community Foundation announces a free community presentation with nationally recognized child welfare advocate and author David Ambroz on Thursday, April 25 at 6:00 PM at the University Club of Pasadena. Ambroz is an inspiring speaker dedicated to advocating for homeless and foster youth, as well as mental health, social justice, and activism. He has…