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Pasadena Community Foundation Grant

Pacific Oaks College, in collaboration with the Child Care Directors Alliance and the City of Pasadena Task Force on Early Child Development, is facilitating a $1.3 million relief grant provided by the Pasadena Community Foundation (PCF). This funding is available to licensed Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes (FCCH) in Altadena, Pasadena, and Sierra Madre that were damaged or impacted by the Eaton wildfires – or that have expanded to serve families displaced by the fires. The grant may support expenses such as tuition assistance, staffing, mental health services, capacity building, or regulatory costs. The application deadline is May 23, 2025. We encourage applicants to provide detailed and comprehensive responses to the questions on pages 1 and 2. If additional space is required, please include an extra page as part of the application. To view eligibility details and apply, download the PCF Grant Application Packet (PDF), or contact [email protected] for more information.

February 18, 2025

Neighborhood Legal Services of LA County (NLSLA) will be providing a FEMA clinic on Thursday, February 20th from 1-4 PM at Pacific Oaks College 45 W. Eureka Street, Pasadena, CA 91103.

This is an opportunity to connect with legal experts regarding FEMA, so please feel free to share with others who may need assistance.

Space is limited to 200 participants. Please register via Eventbrite here.

February 6, 2025

Our distribution site located at our Pasadena Campus (45 West Eureka Street) will be open Thursday, February 6, 4-7pm, and next Tuesday, February 11, and Thursday February 13,  4-7pm.

Supplies available:

  • Air Purifiers (1 per family)
  • Baby Formula
  • Wet Wipes
  • Diapers
  • Children’s Books
  • Cleaning Supplies
  • N95 Masks

January 23, 2025

ECE Supplies Distribution Center at Pacific Oaks College in Pasadena- January 25, 2025

A new ECE Distribution Center is hosted at Pacific Oaks College, in collaboration with Pacific Oaks College, county Office for the Advancement of Early Care & Education (OAECE), CCALA, and Options for Learning. to support ECE providers.
ECE providers can pick up free supplies at Pacific Oaks College in Pasadena.

Date: Saturday, January 25, 2025
Time: 12 PM – 4 PM
Location: Pacific Oaks College, 45 W. Eureka Street, Pasadena, CA 91103

Available items include air purifiers, masks, and diapers.
Details about next week’s distribution schedule will be posted soon. For the latest updates, visit childcare.lacounty.gov and click the “Wildfire” button.
Office For The Advancement of Early Care And Education – Los Angeles County Department of Public Health

January 12, 2025

UPDATE 1:
The Pacific Oaks College Pasadena campus will remain closed Monday, January 13th – Monday January 20th. All campus courses will continue to be held remotely via Zoom. Please review Canvas for announcements and communications from your course Instructors.

January 10, 2025

UPDATE 1:
Pacific Oaks is planning to reopen the Pasadena campus on Monday, January 13. Leadership will continue monitoring local emergency guidelines including air quality conditions. The safety of our students, staff, and faculty remains our top priority. Any changes in plans will be communicated to the community as soon as possible.

January 8, 2025

UPDATE 3:
Classes will be held remotely. The Pasadena campus will remain closed Thursday – Sunday January 9-12. Please contact your instructor and/or review course announcements in Canvas for updates regarding remote/Zoom course meeting links.

UPDATE 2:
We hope you and your loved ones are safe in the midst of the emergency fire situation in LA County. Many people are experiencing evacuation and disruptions to their lives and the situation is ongoing.

Given the emergency situation, it is important that we come together as a community to support one another. Students, please communicate with your instructors if the fires have caused disruptions impacting your coursework or attendance in online or campus courses. Your instructors will have the most up-to-date information regarding campus course schedules and academic accommodation.

We will continue to provide additional information and resources as they become available. In the interim, please take care of yourselves and each other.

-President Breeda McGrath, Ph.D.

UPDATE 1:
Administrative announcement: Campus students – Classes will be held remotely. Please check Canvas for announcements and Instructor communications regarding Zoom links and class meetings.

Helpful Resources

Students in need of additional support are encouraged to email [email protected].

Not Sure Where to Start? General Helpline 211: Call 211 from your phone to be connected with information regarding shelters and social and health services.

ComPsych® Student Assistance Program : Your SAP (Student Assistance Program) is a FREE confidential counseling service to help address the personal issues you are facing. This service, staffed by experienced clinicians, is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. A guidance consultant will listen to your needs and, if appropriate, refer you to resources in your local community.

LOCAL:

  1. Altadena is an unincorporated Los Angeles County, that means the residents of Altadena receive direct services from the County and the representative is Supervisor Kathryn Barger. Supervisor Kathryn Barger and the best direct assistance is the housing/rental voucher: LACounty211.
  2. Pasadena is a full service City where Pasadena Fire and Police directly respond. Here is the link to get the latest on what the City is doing for assistance City of Pasadena updates includes shelter information.
  3. Sierra Madre is a full service City where its own Fire and Police directly respond. City of Sierra Madre updates

STATE:

  1. Cal Fire
  2. State Assemblymember Harabedian represents District 41 including the entire Eaton Canyon fire area. State Assemblymember John Harabedian offers information on the transition and recovery for the fire victims. Click on the top pink banner on the website.

Supervisor Kathryn Barger – LA County District 5

A post from Taylor on Supervisor Kathryn Barger provided by: https://kathrynbarger.lacounty.gov

CA Department of Insurance
https://www.insurance.ca.gov/
Agent and Broker Overview, License Status

FEDERAL:

 

President Biden has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for the Los Angeles fires. Residents and businesses in wildfire evacuation zones in our area can apply NOW for immediate and long-term federal relief.

Impacted Californians will be able to apply for immediate and long-term relief:  

Here’s how to apply:

Visit: disasterassistance.gov
Call: 800-621-FEMA (3362)
Use: The FEMA mobile app

 What does this relief include?

For residents and homeowners:

  • Temporary displacement assistance (e.g., hotel costs for up to two weeks)
  • $770 for essential personal items
  • Larger direct grants to help cover essential needs such as medical bills, car repairs, and more

For businesses and homeowners:

U.S. Congresswoman Judy Chu’s website has FAQs and additional information:  click HERE.

FEDERAL STUDENT AID DISASTER INFORMATION   – https://studentaid.gov/announcements-events/disaster*
*the information in this resource only applies to students that have been impacted by a federally declared natural disaster and who are enrolled in college or career school.

California Fire Foundation’s SAVE Program offers immediate short-term financial assistance to fire/disaster victims. For more information, contact the California Fire Foundation at [email protected] or (916) 641-1707.

OTHER RESOURCES

TELUS has activated their 24/7 health community crisis support line due to the wildfires. Students, university staff, and the broader community can call them at 1-877-757-7587. By calling, individuals will receive confidential emotional support and referrals to additional community resources. This is a partner through Lewarmark, our insurance provider for international students. We have confirmed this is completely from for students as well as staff. They reached out to our PDSO to offer to all students and staff.

Last updated: January 10, 2025

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