Pasadena Child Development Associates, Inc.

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Fundraising Events and Programs

PCDA is very accommodating and works with my child in all environments - clinic, home, community, and school setting."

PCDA Kicks off its six-week Spring into Action fundraising pledge campaign

It will culminate with a celebration at our family picnic on April 17th (see below).

Your donations will be used to support the many programs and services for children with special needs, especially Social skills programs, the Teen Club, and Creative Arts programs.

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PCDA's "Spring into Action" Annual Fundraiser

Mark your calendars! This year's event is a cherry blossom themed picnic on Saturday, April 17th

Please join us for a spring celebration of family, fun and fundraising to benefit children with autism, developmental delays and disabilities. This year we will be hosting a family picnic with lots of fun things to do as well as entertainment by our kids.

Join us for the 2010 Spring Into Action Benefit Picnic

Date: Saturday, April 17th, 2010
Time: 12:00 noon - 3:00 p.m.
Place: Lacy Park, San Marino
1485 Virginia Road, San Marino, CA 91108
Cost: FREE!!
Bring: Sack lunches and blankets for your family's enjoyment

Lots of activities! Entertainment by the children!

Please let us know if you would like to join in on the fun. RSVP to Amber Erie (626) 793-7950 x229 by April 14th.

small handPlease volunteer to help now by joining our Events planning committee.


PCDA's Pictionary Tournament Fundraiser a Great Success!

On Wednesday, January 13th, 2010, comic book artists and comedians competed in the PCDA Pictionary Tournament benefit at The Comic Bug in Manhattan Beach.

Comedians from geek standup show Comics On Comics faced off against comic book legend Richard Starkings and professional comic book artists including Eric Basaldua (X-Men), Tone Rodriguez (Simpsons), Chris Moreno (World War Hulk) and Tony Fleecs (Wonderlost)! Win art by Basaldua!

This PCDA benefit was sponsored by Comics And Comics, The Comic Bug and the Comics On Comics fan world podcast.

A big THANK YOU to our sponsors, volunteers and, most of all, to everyone who came out to support us with their generous donations!


PCDA Online AuctionFrom December 1-14 we hosted our first ever ON-LINE HOLIDAY AUCTION to benefit the important work we're doing here at PCDA

We'd like to express our sincere thanks to all donors, parents and volunteers who contributed to making this fundraiser a success. We especially appreciate all your extra time and effort during the busy Holiday season.

And a special THANK YOU goes to ROZ HELFAND, our Auction Coordinator, for helping to pull it all together!!

Pasadena Child Development Associates "Harvest Moon" Benefit for Children
held on October 24th was a great success!

We would like to thank all of the volunteers who made the event such an elegant evening including: Susan Stroebel, Ann Margaret Chrisney, Lucia Rosling Shaw, Cecilia Chavira, Grace Chen, Bill Cullinane, Rae Dawn Hadinger, Dave Hadinger, Colleen Ferguson, Olga Garibyan, Aida Grigoryan, Dika Karakashian, Janessa Kelly, Christine Kim, Ada Lew, Jeff and Vivian Mercado, Jacqueline Ochoa-Rosellini, Ruhi Sharma, Anne Yee, Miju Kim, Ryan Cowden, Julie Miller, Amber Angell, Daryl Heater Synowiec.

And a great thank you to our sponsors: Costumes by StarMakers, Inc., Food from Elements Kitchen, Appetizers from Bristol Farms, South Pasadena, Wine from Fairplex, Flowers by Jesus Mendoza and Victor Mendez, Graphic design by Josh Ross, Printing by TC Do, 8 Cubed Technologies, Rentals by Queen's Party Rentals.

Harvest Moon Benefit - October 24th

 

The Docents were all dressed up in period costumes for the Harvest Moon event.The evening included a tour of a spectacular Neoclassical Revival home built in 1891, in the Garfield Heights area of Pasadena, a delicious gourmet meal under the stars and an evening program of speakers, including Mr. Dave Hadinger, speaking about his son Henry. This event served to highlight the wonderful accomplishments of the past year, reacquaint with old friends and introduce PCDA to a new group of friends and supporters.

A special thank you to Onil Chibas and John Orders who opened their home for the evening. In addition Chef Onil Chibas provided the catering from Elements Kitchen.  Building biographer, Tim Gregory, provided the historical information about the home. A barbershop quartet, the "Testoster-tones" entertained on the lawn, and Melissa St. John played ragtime on the piano in the house.  Docents were dressed in period costumes as they led groups through the beautiful home.

The PCDA Harvest Moon Fundraiser was a big success!


 

Jamba Juice Helps Raise Money for PCDA

Jamba JuiceJAMBA JUICE in South Pasadena was kind enough to donate 20% of their earnings for every Jamba Juice sale related to PCDA on June 19th, 20th and 21st (Friday, Saturday and Sunday).

A big THANK YOU to all involved!!!  

11101 Fair Oaks Ave., South Pasadena, CA 91030

Thank You Carmine's Italian Restaurant & Bar!

Carmine's will donate 15% of their earnings to PCDACarmine's hosted a fun and successful fundraising dinner on Tuesday, May 26th. Thanks go to everyone involved for your generous support!

You can visit them at 424 Fair Oaks Ave. South Pasadena, CA 91030 (626) 799-2266 www.carminesrestaurantandbar.com