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2023 Cooking for a Cause
Celebrating the success of our first ever Cooking for a Cause! Together, we raised over $100,000 for Friends In Deed. Take a glimpse into the incredible evening that unfolded.
A heartfelt thank you to The Institute of Culinary Education, Chef Herve Guillard, the 12 talented student participants: Gabriel Baldaia, Elijah Bryant, Taylor Duncan, Bingliang Li, Mark Palacios, Jacob Pa’au, Demi Nicholson, Kye Shamblin, Joshua Suh, Renz Tongson, Joseph Velasco, and Roshan Vettikattu; Chef judges Thomas Tilaka Kalb and Onil Chibas, Daniel Gray, Dana Hersey, Pasadena Now, Stewart Brawley, WeOlive, Karley Carrillo, and our host and Director of the Food Pantry Tim Nistler. Special recognition to our presenting sponsor Barbara Levinson, and to all our amazing sponsors and supporters who made this event possible!
2023 Mayor's Interfaith Prayer Breakfast
The 50th Annual Pasadena Mayor’s Interfaith Prayer Breakfast was a beautiful morning as hundreds of community members, Pasadena residents, local leaders, and the interfaith community came together with Mayor Victor M. Gordo for a morning of peace, prayer, and reflection under the theme: Together We Thrive, Pasadena.
Thank you to Urban Voices Project for a powerful performance that touched the hearts of everyone in attendance.
2019 Friends In Deed 2nd Annual Golf Classic
The second annual Friends In Deed Golf Classic took place on Monday, June 24, 7 weeks after it was originally supposed to take place because of rain. It turned out to a great day for golf. Not too hot. Beautiful weather. And lots of friends out there supporting the work we do at Friends In Deed. And, if you are already thinking of next year’s Golf Classic, SAVE the DATE. It will take place on Monday, May 4, 2020.
2018 Jazz On The Green
This year’s annual Jazz On The Green event was attended by more than 375 people and our most successful and enjoyable JOTG to date. A beautiful fall evening at Historic Castle Green. This year we were very happy to honor Rhonda Stone, Hercules Forwarding, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Altadena for their service to Friends In Deed and our community. The live jazz music was provided by LosAkatombros. Thank you to everyone that attended and for all of your continuous support.
2017 Jazz On The Green
This year’s annual Jazz On The Green event was attended by more than 300 people. It was a perfect fall evening at Historic Castle Green. We were pleased to be able to honor Reverend Donna Byrns, San Marino Community Church, and Wester Rooter & Plumbing for their service to Friends In Deed and beyond. Music was provided by jazz musicians Gene Bertoncini and John Leftwich. Old friends and new friends mingled throughout the evening enjoying fantastic hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and a silent auction. Thank you to everyone that attended and for all of your continuous support.