Petersen Scholars Focus on Academic Success

Seven women stand outdoors on a college campus together in a line. They are smiling and facing the camera. A building behind them reads EQUITY CENTER.

In April, three Pasadena Community Foundation staff members visited four of the seven Petersen Scholars who attend Mt. San Antonio College (Mt. Sac). The students are transition age foster youth (TAY) who have navigated many obstacles to attend college. Over a delightful lunch, we learned that even with those challenges, these students are thriving in…

Graduating PCF Scholars Reflect on Their Educational Journeys

Five individuals stand together outside of Pasadena City College posing for a photo.

PCF Scholars Hannah, David, and Jeffrey met PCF staff members Cirenia, Jeannine, and Sarah on the Pasadena City College (PCC) campus in early April to chat about their educational journeys and how their scholarships from Pasadena Community Foundation had helped their efforts. All three Scholars learned about and applied to PCF’s scholarship program through College…

PCF Grantee Spotlight: K9 Youth Alliance

A girl aged approximately 10 years old and wearing a royal-blue tshirt stands facing a gray pit bull dog sitting in profile on a raised platform. It looks intently at her as she raises two fingers in a command.

Ten-year-old Luna stands patiently while her shelter dog, Apollo, straightens on his leash and readies himself for the obstacle course. The pair are participants in K9 Youth Alliance (K9YA), a local organization that recently received one of Pasadena Community Foundation’s 2023 Animal Welfare Grants. On a Friday in late April, Luna and Apollo joined seven…

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,…