Support Available for PUSD Families Affected by the Eaton Fire

Special thanks to PEF Response Volunteers who helped Pasadena Unified School District staff set up classrooms at the Allendale campus for Altadena Arts Magnet students last week. Your generosity made our students and teachers feel loved. Together we will rise! PEF photo via Facebook

A reminder that Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) students, families, and staff who have been displaced or significantly affected by the Eaton Fire are eligible to apply for financial assistance through the Pasadena Educational Foundation (PEF). Applications can be submitted at pased.org/fire-aid-reg, with resources available in both English and Spanish.

While PEF may verify information with PUSD, all personal details will remain confidential and will not be shared for any other purpose.

Donations to the PEF Response Fund are still being accepted at pased.org/responsefund. Community partners interested in providing support can email responsefund@pased.org or call (626) 396-3625.

About Pasadena Educational Foundation

The Pasadena Educational Foundation (PEF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing excellence in the Pasadena Unified School District. Since 1971, PEF has partnered with PUSD to provide funding, enrichment programs, and essential resources that enhance educational opportunities for students. Through community engagement and philanthropic support, PEF strengthens schools and empowers students to achieve success both in and out of the classroom.

PUSD expresses its deep appreciation for PEF’s unwavering commitment to assisting the district’s community in this time of recovery and resilience.

Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD), 351 S. Hudson Avenue, Pasadena, (626) 396-3600 or visit www.pusd.us.