Our projects are born from the voices and needs of our community.
Rooted in our focus areas, each initiative is designed to address pressing challenges, foster collaboration, and create lasting impact. Together, we turn shared goals into meaningful action, building a stronger, more connected Pasadena for all.
Our Projects
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Community Schools Advisory Council
The Community Schools Advisory Council, led by Collaborate PASadena, unites parents, teachers, administrators, and community partners to guide the growth of community schools in Pasadena. In partnership with PUSD, the council supports expanding the community school model from 4 to 10 schools, builds partnerships, and develops a sustainable model for long-term success while advising on key initiatives like MOUs and focus groups.
Youth Network
The Youth Network is a collaborative initiative focused on gathering and sharing data to better understand and address community priorities affecting young people. Through focus groups and research projects, we identify key gaps and track progress in areas like community health and education. Data, including anonymous results, will inform decision-making and be shared publicly to foster transparency and collaboration.
Week of the Young Child
Bringing together early childhood educators, parents, community organizations, libraries, colleges, and PUSD, the Week of the Young Child and its associated events raise awareness about early childhood policies and encourages a city-wide conversation about resources for families. We aim to inspire collaboration, build connections, and sustain momentum for supporting young children and their families year-round.
LGBTQ Children Support
Conducting research and convening partners to better support LGBTQ youth, we focus on gathering needs assessments for caregivers and providing resources to reduce foster care placements. This project partners with organizations like Planned Parenthood to ensure meaningful, data-driven solutions.
Data Analysis & Organizational Support
Offering tailored data analysis and strategic support to help organizations improve decision-making, track progress, and enhance program impact.
Our Logic Model In Action
The Eaton Fire Collaborative
Our involvement with the Eaton Fire Collaborative centers community-driven recovery and rebuilding efforts in Altadena, Pasadena, and Sierra Madre.
INPUTS
Resources & Infrastructure
Diverse Community Voices
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Local
Non-Profits
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Government Partners
Created the Infrastructure Needed to Respond Rapidly & Equitably
ACTIVITIES
What We Did
Developed a Resource Hub & Master Calendar
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Streamlined Donations, Events & Volunteer Efforts
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Co-created a Long-Term Recovery Group
Coordinated Communication & Resource Distribution
PARTICIPATION
Who Engaged
Fire Survivors
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Volunteer Networks
Unhoused Residents
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Uninsured Families
BIPOC
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Engaged the Needs of the Most Affected Residents
SHORT-TERM OUTCOMES
Immediate
Impact
Facilitated Equitable Access to Resources
Prevented Duplication of Efforts
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Fostered Inclusive Community Engagement
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Empowered the Community to take an Active Role in Recovery
LONG-TERM OUTCOMES
Changes Over Time
Community engaged in decision making through the LTRG
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Policy Shifts Based on Recovery Data and Survivor input​
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Systemic Issues highlighted for structural reform​
Increase Community Participation in Decision-Making & Collaborative Efforts
IMPACT
Systems
Change
Policy Reform
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Reduce Disparities in Outcomes
Eliminate Systemic Inequity
Did You Know?
A logic model is a strategic planning and evaluation tool used to visualize how a program or initiative works, detailing the relationship between available resources, planned activities, and the outcomes they are intended to achieve.
COVID-19 Impact Report
Discover how Collaborate PASadena fostered collective impact to support children and families across Pasadena, Altadena, and Sierra Madre during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
