Pasadena is known for its compassion and for its charitable giving. The city boasts thousands of nonprofits, a vibrant component of a rich local legacy and tradition of supporting arts, education and caring institutions. Today marks the annual global generosit... More »
The NAACP Pasadena Branch on Monday announced the date for the rescheduled 35th annual Ruby McKnight Williams Awards Dinner. At the dinner, the Pasadena Branch of the group honors residents across the region for exceptional service to the community. According... More »
The anticipated return to Pasadena of the SoCal Women’s Conference this week has been postponed and rescheduled to March 22, 2024, founder and organizer Lena Kennedy said Tuesday. Kennedy said the postponement was a show of support for the workers’ strike by P... More »
The South Pasadena Tournament of Roses (SPTOR) has announced details for its major fundraiser, Crunch Time, which will support the construction of the city’s 2024 Rose Parade float. The event is set to take place from 6 to 10 p.m. on Friday, December 29 at the... More »
The Rotary Club of Pasadena has opened the application period for a substantial $31,000 Global Grant Scholarship intended for graduate students seeking opportunities to study abroad. The scholarship project is a collaborative effort funded by contributions fr... More »
Union Station Homeless Services in Pasadena marked its 50th anniversary with a “Dinner in the Park” Thanksgiving meal service for those in need on Wednesday at its headquarters on Raymond Ave., the first sit-down dinner the nonprofit has hosted since the onset... More »
The Pasadena Police Activities League, known as PAL, has been awarded a grant of $5,500 by The Berns Team, a Pasadena-based real estate company. The Berns Team has a history of philanthropy, having awarded over $1 million to local and global charitable organiz... More »
In preparation for Union Station Homeless Services’ upcoming “Dinner in the Park” event feeding thousands of those in need this week, Pasadena City Councilmember Tyron Hampton joined Union Station CEO Anne Miskey and Sodexo staff members at the Pasadena Conven... More »
Union Station Homeless Services officials in Pasadena said the nonprofit is grappling with unprecedented challenges in meeting the escalating demand for Thanksgiving meals. The organization, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary, is gearing up for its annu... More »
“Dinner in the Park” has been bringing together the community to celebrate Thanksgiving over cooked celebratory meals for over 50 years now. Organized by Union Station Homeless Services (Union Station Homeless Services) in Pasadena, the event started as a comm... More »
Marking the beginning of their 2023 holiday season, Salvation Army Pasadena launched its 10th annual Red Kettle campaign with a kick-off fundraising breakfast at their Tabernacle Friday morning. The event began with a welcome from Red Kettle Committee Chair G... More »
For the past 36 years, the Pasadena Jaycees have steadfastly ensured that Thanksgiving is a time of joy and abundance for local families in need through their cherished initiative, Operation Gobbler. The community-wide project, which started in 1987 in collab... More »
