April 2025 - Friends In Deed

Apr 24 2025

A Legacy of Compassion: Welcoming Pastor Amy Aitken to the Friends In Deed Board

When Pastor Amy Aitken arrived in Pasadena nearly four years ago to lead First United Methodist Church (FUMC), she stepped into a legacy of deep-rooted partnership with Friends In Deed. FUMC has been a foundational supporter since the organization’s earliest days, and under Pastor Amy’s leadership, that relationship has only grown stronger. Pastor Amy has […]

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Apr 24 2025

No Place Like Home: Why One Volunteer Couldn’t Stay Away from the Pantry

For many, volunteering at the Food Pantry is more than just lending a hand—it’s about connection, community, and purpose. That’s exactly what one dedicated volunteer discovered when life took her in a new direction. After faithfully serving at the Food Pantry for some time, she landed a job as a physical therapist at a nearby

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Apr 24 2025

Sweet Generosity: Romy’s Recipe for Community

Romy was born into the world of pastry—quite literally. A fourth-generation pastry chef, he grew up in France, where baking was not just a job, but a family tradition. When Romy moved to the United States ten years ago, he brought more than recipes—he brought a dream. That dream came to life in December 2024,

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Apr 23 2025

Mary’s Journey From Volunteer to Vital Team Member

When Mary moved to the United States in June 2023, she thought she was finally ready for a break. After 35 years of hard work, she’d earned a little rest. But after a few weeks of downtime, something stirred in her. She missed being active. She missed helping people. So, she started reaching out to

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Apr 23 2025

A Place to Breathe: Ms. Harris’ Story After the Fire

In the wake of the Eaton Fire, every story of loss carries weight, but it’s often the quieter ones that gently remind us of the deep importance of compassion and community. Ms. Harris is 80 years old. She lost her home to the blaze and had been staying at a motel and covering the cost

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Apr 23 2025

From Mortgage Loans to Meaningful Work: Marlene’s Story

Fifteen years ago, Marlene’s life took an unexpected turn. She had been working in the for-profit world of real estate and mortgage lending since graduating from college. But when the 2008 recession hit, she was laid off—an event that might’ve felt like a dead end to some. For Marlene, it was an opportunity to do

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A Legacy of Compassion: Welcoming Pastor Amy Aitken to the Friends In Deed Board

No Place Like Home: Why One Volunteer Couldn’t Stay Away from the Pantry

Sweet Generosity: Romy’s Recipe for Community

Mary’s Journey From Volunteer to Vital Team Member

A Place to Breathe: Ms. Harris’ Story After the Fire

From Mortgage Loans to Meaningful Work: Marlene’s Story

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