Community Partner Story

For decades, the Assistance League of Pasadena has been quietly transforming lives through its many philanthropic programs. From providing school uniforms and supplies through Operation School Bell to delivering bears and comfort kits to children and adults in crisis, their mission is rooted in compassion for neighbors when they need it most. In recent years, […]

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,

In the heart of Pasadena, Agnes Restaurant and Cheesery has become a beloved neighborhood gem. Co-owners Thomas Kalb, Executive Chef, and Vanessa Tilaka Kalb, Head Cheesemonger, have poured their passion into not only creating incredible food but also fostering a deep connection with the community they call home. Thomas’s familiarity with Friends In Deed began

Tim (Director of the Food Pantry) says: “One of the great things about the work I do is getting to help young people learn about hunger, poverty, and what Friends In Deed does every day. Over the ten years I’ve been in charge of the Food Pantry program, I’ve had countless opportunities to speak with

Pasadena Community Gardens originated as one person’s dream. She had moved into a condo but desperately missed her garden. Her husband refused to consider moving again, so she had to think creatively – and a community garden was the result! The community shares knowledge, helps each other, and experimentally grows produce you’d never find in