Sunday, January 18, 2026

Three Pasadena- and Altadena-Based Nonprofits Earn Regional Recognition

Three nonprofit organizations based in Pasadena and Altadena were included among the 2025 “Nonprofits of the Year” honorees recognized across Los Angeles County, according to a published list of award recipients selected by state legislators.

The locally based honorees are Altadena Girls, a teen-focused nonprofit providing essentials, emotional support and community for teen girls, particularly during crisis, recovery and change; Door of Hope, a Pasadena-based nonprofit serving Los Angeles County that provides homelessness prevention and transitional housing with a focus on keeping families together in private units; and the Rotary Club of Altadena, a local service club that has supported school-based entrepreneurship education through Junior Achievement and has carried out local and international service projects.

Altadena Girls was honored by State Sen. Sasha Renée Pérez, who represents Senate District 25. Door of Hope was selected by State Sen. Bob Archuleta of Senate District 30. The Rotary Club of Altadena was honored by Assemblymember John Harabedian, who represents Assembly District 41.

The remaining nonprofits recognized were selected by other members of the California State Senate and Assembly and are based in cities across Los Angeles County.