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Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Pasadena Sandwich Shop to Donate All August 9 Sales to Support Local College-Bound Students

Perry’s Joint, a sandwich shop located near the Altadena border, will donate 100 percent of its sales on Saturday, August 9, to fund scholarships for six college-bound students from Altadena and Pasadena, marking the business’s 15th Annual Community Driven Scholarship fundraiser.

The event, held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2051 Lincoln Avenue, invites community members to support by dining in or ordering takeout. Contributions can also be made through the fundraiser’s official GoFundMe campaign; call (626) 798-4700 for information.

Founded by Perry and Melenia Bennett in 2010, the scholarship program transforms one day of business into a full-scale community investment in education. Unlike traditional corporate donations, Perry’s Joint commits all revenue earned during the event—including every sandwich sold and beverage served—to support higher education opportunities for local youth.

This year’s scholarship recipients include:

• Mariah Ellis – Syracuse University
• Heavyn Harom – Baylor University
• Jaelle Watkins – Columbia University
• Mykia Johnson – UCLA
• Bronx Williams – Morehouse College
• Kennedy Farr – Morgan State University

“These young people represent everything good about our community,” said owner Perry Bennett, who opened the shop in 2004. “Supporting them is part of our DNA.”

The 2025 recipients were selected not only for academic promise but for their perseverance during the Eaton Canyon wildfire in January, which caused widespread disruption and displacement throughout the region.

“Working here isn’t just a job — it’s a chance to be part of something bigger,” said Farr, a Morgan State-bound senior who also works at Perry’s Joint. “Every sandwich sold helps push someone closer to their dreams.”

The scholarship initiative continues to highlight the role of small businesses in driving social change through direct community engagement.

For more call (626) 798-4700 or visit www.perrysjoint.com.