Our Mission

OUR MISSIONClick here to apply for an Altadena Fire Small Business Relief Mini-Grant

The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce Foundation is dedicated to the improvement and support of our local business community. 

We support disaster relief efforts for those who suffered loses to their businesses as a result of the Eaton Fire.

The Foundation also supports workforce development and youth internship programs. We also provide college scholarships to emancipated foster youth who are matriculating from community college to a four-year college or university. 

The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce Foundation also supports the growth and development of underrepresented businesses in our local communities. 

The Foundation supports work-based learning and financial literacy programs to benefit young people and others seeking employment or professional advancement in our community. This work is done with and through the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce and Civic Association. We work with education, community, non-profit and business partners as we help provide career exploration and real-world experience for local students.

 

Special thanks to our major donors:
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Bolton Foundation
Wells Fargo

Testimonials

You did a fantastic job matching Evan with OneVeg World, a restaurant whose management gave him a chance to improve his life skills and communication.  He really felt a sense of responsibility and belonging at his job.  All the students are heading back to school with a new found confidence, and while not all of them will continue in the career that the internship offered, the life skills they gained are beyond valuable.

Rhonda Graham