Pasadena-headquartered Finlandia Foundation National (FFN) on Monday announced the launch of a fundraising campaign called “Saving Finland In America” to support the acquisition of cultural and historical assets from the Finnish American Heritage Center at the... More »
The University Club of Pasadena Education Foundation (UCPEF) announced plans to host its Second Annual Friendraiser on Sunday, Sept. 24, at the historic Blinn House in Pasadena, across the street from the University Club. During the event, two deserving Pasade... More »
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® has selected Heather de Kok, Judith K. Nakamura and Richard Schulhof as judges for the 2024 Float Awards sponsored by FTD®. This year’s judges bring unique perspectives on parades and floral presentations. An inductee of the... More »
In Pasadena, a city known for its blend of natural beauty and urban innovation, a nonprofit organization named CTrees is challenging the age-old philosophical question: If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound? CTrees h... More »
Andrew and Peggy Cherng, philanthropists, co-founders and co-CEOs of Panda Express, have gifted City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, $100 million to establish the Cherng Family Center for Integrativ... More »
Boys & Girls Club of Pasadena, a nonprofit that serves 2,000 local children and youth with after-school and summer programs, has received a $50,000 grant from The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation. The grant will support the general operations and programs of the 86... More »
Pasadena-based nonprofit Shepherd’s Door Domestic Violence Resource Center (Shepherd’s Door) was founded by Tunisia Offray’s mother Linda Offray in 2000 to assist and support victims of domestic violence. The center was established after Tunisia suffered from... More »
In honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month this September, Southern California McDonald’s restaurants are inviting customers to help them raise $15,000 on September 15, for Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), which helps keep families with children who a... More »
This summer, Pasadena Community Foundation has one more reason to be proud of its PCF Scholars Program. Christian Dimayuga – who was selected for PCF Scholars last September and is now a rising sophomore at Pasadena City College (PCC) – was chosen to participa... More »
Pasadena Heritage, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the city’s historic and cultural resources, is hosting a free event this Saturday, Sept. 9, as part of the Doors Open California celebration. Doors Open California is a statewide... More »
Organ, eye and tissue donation organization OneLegacy announced Wednesday that its 2024 float for the Pasadena Rose Parade will feature a Hopi Butterfly Dancer and showcase the rich heritage of the Native American group. The float, with the theme “Woven Togeth... More »
Foothill Family, a Pasadena non-profit dedicated to improving the lives of children and families, announced Wednesday that it has been awarded a grant of $988,368 per year for the next 5 years. This grant, funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Serv... More »
