We are proud to introduce The Enduring Heroes Memorial. This beautiful bronze monument of a soldier triumphantly holding the American flag, will be erected at the gateway to Pasadena and will pay permanent tribute to the fallen warriors from the greater Pasadena area who lost their lives fighting the Wars of Terror since 9/11/2001. For…
Pasadena Community Foundation and Pasadena Child Health Foundation Announce New Relationship
The Pasadena Child Health Foundation (PCHF) was established in 1951 as a private foundation, two years before the founding of the Pasadena Community Foundation (PCF). For over 60 years, these two foundations have worked side by side in Pasadena to support local non-profits. In June, the PCHF Board voted to dissolve as a private foundation…
Pasadena Community Foundation Honors Donors at Legacy Luncheon
The Pasadena Community Foundation (PCF) honored endowment builders and legacy society members at its Legacy Luncheon held on September 22, 2016 at a private club. PCF is very grateful to our sponsors, particularly presenting sponsor, Northern Trust, pictured left. After Board Chair Judy Gain welcomed the 145 guests, Jennifer DeVoll, Executive Director, announced PCF’s “Be…
PUSD Science Teacher Receives Second Annual Dr. Robert Fefferman Award for Excellence in Math and Science Education
The Pasadena Community Foundation is pleased to announce the second annual $50,000 Dr. Robert Fefferman Award for Excellence in Math and Science Education. Michele Manzanares (pictured above), a science teacher at Blair High School, was chosen as the recipient of a $25,000 cash award. In addition to the $25,000 unrestricted gift to the teacher, the…
College Women’s Club of Pasadena Scholarship Foundation Reaches $1 Million Milestone in Awards
The College Women’s Club of Pasadena is truly a historic organization. The Club allocates financial aid to approximately 10 full-time students each year who need help completing their college or graduate education. “What we share as Club members is a passion to give back to the community. To deliver on that goal, we set up…