Earlier this 12 months, the nation watched helplessly as wildfires ravaged Southern California. One of many communities impacted by the Eaton hearth was the Eliot Arts Magnet Faculty in Pasadena. Eliot Arts is the one public arts college within the San Gabriel Valley. This art-centered magnet college serves center schoolers within the space and provides a program integrating the humanities into each topic.
After the January hearth left the varsity uninhabitable, educators and college students moved to McKinley Center Faculty. Figuring out how disruptive having the scholars displaced is, the School Soccer Playoff (CFP) Basis, CFP Bowl video games, and Faculty Specialty have joined collectively to pledge a complete of $1.5 million towards restoring Eliot and supporting McKinley.
“It’s a privilege to contribute to the Pasadena Unified Faculty District’s ongoing efforts to empower college students and educators. We’re proud to assist their group as they transfer ahead with energy, unity, and hope.” – Ryan Bohr, Faculty Specialty CEO
The historical past between Eliot Arts Magnet Faculty, the CFP, the Pasadena Match of Roses, and Faculty Specialty dates again to 2023 when these organizations partnered to renovate the varsity’s historic library. Faculty Specialty is honored to accomplice as soon as once more to assist restore Eliot and support in the neighborhood’s therapeutic.
“This beneficiant assist brings hope and momentum to our restoration and reaffirms the facility of group partnerships in rebuilding faculties that encourage creativity, resilience, and delight.” – Dr. Elizabeth Blanco, PUSD Superintendent
Learn extra about this transformational partnership within the press launch on our web site.