Dinner Tickets $150.00 each Monday, September 20, 2021 Annandale Golf Club Pasadena, California View our Facebook photo album! EVENTS OF THE DAY 10:00 AM Golf Registration (hole assignment provided at registration) 10:30 AM Lunch Buffet Opens 12:00 PM Shotgun (Best Ball Format - 2 Best Net/2 Best Gross) 5:00 PM Reception & Silent Auction 6:30 [...]
With more than 20,000 children in the Los Angeles foster care system, Five Acres has been working to keep the numbers low by providing safety, well-being, and permanency to children and youth in foster care. During April, Child Abuse Prevention Month, Five Acres is raising awareness, advocacy, and action. For many students, schools have reopened […]
Five Acres announced its new board members and recognized its community award recipients at its 133rd Annual Meeting and Board Celebration on March 10. Hosting the virtual celebration, Five Acres honored community members and volunteers who were unable to be recognized last year due to the pivot to socially distanced and working remotely because of […]
Five Acres will be celebrating its 133rd birthday on March 12. Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger recognized March 12 as âFive Acres Dayâ in 2018 at the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors meeting in Downtown Los Angeles. Impacting the lives of more than 9,000 individuals, Five Acres Day promotes safety, well-being, and permanency […]
Billie Youngblood-Knolle October 25,1923 – December 13, 2020 Former Five Acres board member, Billie Youngblood-Knolle, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday night, December 13. She was 97. Billie was recruited to the board for her extensive marketing communications skills gained over a decade at LIFE magazine as a writer and manager in media, then […]
Hello Five Acres Community, Since the start of this pandemic, 285 days ago, much of my time has been focused on keeping our children safe and healthy, keeping our staff safe and healthy, and keeping the agency financially sound during these challenging times. As 2020 comes to an end, I want to share that Five [...]
Five Acresâ annual holiday toy drive creates joyful holiday memories for vulnerable children and foster youth who have already overcome many challenges in their young lives. Through the years, many generous supporters in the community have made these childrenâs holiday wishes come true. This year the need is greater and more urgent as a result […]
The holidays are around the corner and mental health is a big priority during this time. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a mental health issue that can show up in late fall and early winter. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, symptoms of SAD include having low energy, trouble sleeping, changes in appetite […]
Each year at Five Acres, we strive to create joyful holiday memories for vulnerable children and foster youth who have already overcome many challenges in their young lives. Fortunately, we have youâgenerous supporters who make their holiday wishes come true. This year, we invite you to make a difference today and join our holiday toy [...]
Since 1888, Five Acres has been committed to ensuring the safety, well-being and permanency of the children and families we serve. During these challenging times during the COVID-19 pandemic, our mission remains the same. Our highest priority is to ensure children and families continue to safely receive the services they need. Five Acres pandemic protocols […]