When Nancy Beckham passed away in March of 2007, Barbara and her sister, Patti Healy, wanted to do something to pay tribute to their mother. It seemed logical to further her legacy of a ministry to the hungry. So, they set up a fund at the Pasadena Community Foundation named the Nancy Nash Beckham Endowment for Hunger.
Recently, PCF celebrated our Endowment Builders, Legacy Society Members, and Foundation Fellows at our annual Legacy Luncheon. We were honored to present a video that shows the power of endowments like this one – both to honor a loved one and a create a powerful gift to the community.
Watch PCF’s Video about this important legacy for the Pasadena area.
We believe strong communities thrive when philanthropy tackles real needs. To create lasting impact in Greater Pasadena, we focus on six key areas that that drive opportunity, build resilience, and improve well-being.
Among the many lessons of 2020 is that community is of utmost importance and taking care of one another is the best definition of “essential.” The PCF COVID-19 Response Fund grantees are especially relying on community care and giving this year. With the winter holidays just around the corner, we spotlight how Friends in Deed […]
Altadena Meals on Wheels (AMOW) began its meal service for aging residents in 1973. At the time, the Pasadena Community Foundation (then known as the Pasadena Foundation) provided funding to purchase office and kitchen equipment. Now, more than 50 years later, a 2024 PCF Senior Grant has helped the organization restart its operations following some […]
As the holiday season unfolds each year, nourishing food, gratitude, and community giving take center stage, and nowhere is this more evident than at charitable organizations addressing the food needs of Pasadena-area residents. This week we spotlight two of PCF’s recent 2020 COVID-19 Response Fund grantees, Union Station Homeless Services and Foothill Unity Center, to […]
Among the many lessons of 2020 is that community is of utmost importance and taking care of one another is the best definition of “essential.” The PCF COVID-19 Response Fund grantees are especially relying on community care and giving this year. With the winter holidays just around the corner, we spotlight how Friends in Deed […]
Altadena Meals on Wheels (AMOW) began its meal service for aging residents in 1973. At the time, the Pasadena Community Foundation (then known as the Pasadena Foundation) provided funding to purchase office and kitchen equipment. Now, more than 50 years later, a 2024 PCF Senior Grant has helped the organization restart its operations following some […]
As the holiday season unfolds each year, nourishing food, gratitude, and community giving take center stage, and nowhere is this more evident than at charitable organizations addressing the food needs of Pasadena-area residents. This week we spotlight two of PCF’s recent 2020 COVID-19 Response Fund grantees, Union Station Homeless Services and Foothill Unity Center, to […]
