A Pasadena nonprofit that has long been dedicated to fostering technological innovation and entrepreneurship now says it’s shifting its attention to finding ways to help local small businesses thrive as they work to recover from the pandemic. Innovate Pasadena... More »
Recognizing that getting shots into the arms of all Pasadena-area residents is a critical component of the city’s ongoing COVID-19 response, the Pasadena Community Foundation has recently funded a partnership that enables Harambee Ministries to host two COVID-... More »
For Pasadena nonprofits that have traditionally depended on dinners, galas and other fundraising events, a year of social distancing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic has forced charities to get creative, shifting efforts primarily to the virtual arena. But... More »
After a year of social distancing and remote learning, the mental health issues that children and teenagers are experiencing are soaring. Not only do students miss their friends and struggle with virtual learning, but many also have experienced deaths and job ... More »
After 32 weeks of distributing fresh meals to Pasadena’s frontline workers while at the same time supporting local minority-owned restaurants, the organization Pasadena Food Hug is coming to an end as the pandemic shows signs of lifting. Since starting Pasaden... More »
The Pasadena Delta Foundation has received a $25,000 donation from the Southern California Gas Co. to use for scholarships for students in minority groups studying STEM fields, the utility announced Tuesday. The donation was one of two $25,000 gifts announced ... More »
The Pasadena Delta Foundation has received a $25,000 donation from the Southern California Gas Co. to use for scholarships for students in minority groups studying STEM fields, the utility announced Tuesday. The donation was one of two $25,000 gifts announced ... More »
Five Acres announced its new board members and recognized its community award recipients at its 133rd Annual Meeting and Board Celebration yesterday. Hosting the virtual celebration, Five Acres honored community members and volunteers who were unable to be rec... More »
Assistance League of Pasadena is reopening its Craft Fair Gift Shop on Wednesday, March 10, for you to shop from a wide assortment of beautiful and unique handcrafted items. All items sold in this carefully curated gift shop are meticulously crafted by men and... More »
In observance of Women’s History Month, the Altadena Chamber of Commerce and Civic Association is teaming with Altadena Libraries to hold an online mixer next week in “celebration of the women-owned businesses,” the organization has announced. The online meet-... More »
The nonprofit organizations AbilityFirst and FVO Solutions have finalized their merger with the goal of improving services for Los Angeles County residents with developmental disabilities, representatives announced last week. The new organization maintains the... More »
The Pasadena Planning Commission will go over the city’s first compliance review of Villa Esperanza Services’ 15-year master plan on Wednesday, February 24, in a special meeting that begins at 4:30 p.m. In 2014, the Pasadena City Council adopted the nonprofit... More »
