Day One in Pasadena is celebrating the 15th anniversary of its annual “Cherishing Children” Christmas event, a heartwarming tradition born out of community needs, on Friday, Dec. 15, from 5 to 9 p.m. What started as a toy drive has evolved into a holiday fest... More »
The Pasadena Senior Center has received a $1.25 million donation from an anonymous donor – the largest gift to the center in the past 40 years. The historic seven-figure gift will provide vital general operating support immediately and into the future. The fun... More »
As the 2024 Rose Parade approaches, the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association and Sycamores, a behavioral health organization that’s also based in Pasadena, continue their partnership offering wellness support to the Royal Court members. Over the years, Sy... More »
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 »
