Blog archive
April 2024
Tulsa reparations, Religion and Politics
04/09/2024
March 2024
Trumps War with Black Women
03/31/2024
Addressing The Needs of Older Adults Through Pasadena Village
03/25/2024
Coming Soon: More Resources for Older Americans, Online and in Person
03/25/2024
Community Building Locally and Nationally
03/25/2024
Preparing for the Future with Ready or Not
03/25/2024
Volunteering is at The Heart of the Village
03/25/2024
Women's Liberation: Then and Now
03/25/2024
Writing Memoirs Together
03/25/2024
Current Views on Current Events
03/20/2024
Unchained
03/18/2024
Rumr of Humor issue # 2409
03/10/2024
Blacks Portrayed by European Artists
03/03/2024
Rumor of Humor #2408
03/03/2024
February 2024
Caring for Ourselves and Each Other
02/27/2024
Doug Colliflower Honored
02/27/2024
Great Decisions Connects Us to the Worldwide Community
02/27/2024
Letter from the President
02/27/2024
Pasadena Village's Impact
02/27/2024
The Power of Touch
02/27/2024
Villages as a New Approach to Aging
02/27/2024
Addressing Gang Violence in Pasadena-Altadena
02/21/2024
Rumor of Humor Issue 2407
02/19/2024
Thank You For Caring.
02/12/2024
Rumor of Humor 2405
02/11/2024
Curve Balls
02/10/2024
Sylvan Lane
02/10/2024
Rumor of Humor 2404
02/09/2024
Larry Duplechan, Blacks in Film
02/03/2024
January 2024
Pasadena Village Joins Community Partners in Vaccination Campaign
01/29/2024
Rumor of Humor #2403
01/28/2024
Pasadena Village Joins Two Healthy Aging Resource Projects
01/25/2024
Decluttering: Do It Now
01/24/2024
Village Volunteers Contribute to the Huntington Magic
01/24/2024
Villagers Creating Community
01/24/2024
Villagers Reflect on Black History Month
01/24/2024
Walk With Ease, 2024
01/24/2024
Wide Ranging Discussion on Current Issues
01/22/2024
Wide Ranging Discussion on Current Issues
01/22/2024
Rumor of Humor # 2402
01/21/2024
Rumor of Humor # 2401
01/15/2024
Re- Entry Programs, a Personal Experience
01/08/2024
Message from Board Chair Pat Dawe - THE PRESENT
By Blog MasterPosted: 07/06/2022
A MESSAGE FROM OUTGOING BOARD PRESIDENT - PAT DAWE
In our tenth year as a Village we’ve had growth, transformation and fun--all at the same time. It’s been such an energizing experience, seeing how we’ve all worked to build on our strengths as an active and supportive Village. I want to highlight just a few of our achievements together as a Village this year:
• First, we’ve greatly expanded our fund-raising: Even as the ECS founding grant sunsets, we’ve increased funding over last year enough to net us a $40,000 matching grant. The total to date includes over $80,000 in Foundation grants, over $60,000 in individual gifts, and over $30,000 in corporate gifts, business partnerships and event sponsors. That’s a solid financial position for us going forward.
• Secondly, we’re much more visible and connected with our community: We’ve developed 40 new community non-profit and business partners, and we’re providing over 20 education and cultural programs free and open to the public. We have 20% more newsletter subscribers (over 1000 now) and a leadership voice in the state-wide Village Movement California.
• We’re planning ahead: We’ve just completed our first ever -Strategic Plan -our road map to the future that supports our vision for Village growth, diversity and sustainability. It envisions lots of opportunities for us to work together next year, and to engage new members as they join us.
• And, we’re enriching the Village culture that we all treasure: That’s the web of relationships and activities for every Village member that was envisioned 10 years ago. With 24 new members this year, 120 volunteers, more than 6 new affinity groups, 60 Zoom meetings per month, The Wonder Years to orient new members, the beat will go on.