As we turn the page to a new year, it’s a great time to check in not just on our calendars, but on our family’s well-being. At Five Acres, its mission is to promote safety, well-being, and permanency for children and families, and a big part of that mission starts at home, with everyday moments […]
The Golden Five Acres Gala on June 6, 2026 More than a century ago, a group of donors provided the funds for our agency to purchase five acres of land in Altadena. They commissioned famed architect Myron Hunt to design an outstanding child-oriented facility which opened in 1926. This year, in 2026, we are celebrating the centennial [...]
ALTADENA, CALIF., September 17, 2025 — Five Acres golfers and guests celebrated Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month at its 37th Annual Golf Classic & Dinner: Five Acres Tee-iesta!, an annual celebration of community and compassion for a charitable cause, on Monday, September 15, 2025, at the San Gabriel Country Club. Presented by the title sponsor IMA Financial […]
Suicide among children and teens is a growing concern that can feel overwhelming for caregivers, but recognizing the warning signs and knowing how to respond can make a life-saving difference. Young people often communicate their pain through changes in behavior, mood, or daily habits, and these signals, though sometimes subtle, should never be overlooked. Kate […]
Five Acres adoptive parents, Shana Honeyman and Robert Forman with Leonard, their son. Photo courtesy of Five Acres Young children going back to school can have big feelings about the transition from summer to a new academic year. Five Acres, a foster care and adoptions charity based in Altadena, provide support to parents, caregivers, and [...]
Five Acres families, who provide a loving, permanent home to children in foster care, receive education, resources, and linkages to community support. Photo courtesy of Five Acres As parents, our instinct is often to put our children’s needs ahead of our own—especially during times of crisis or uncertainty. But just like the in-flight safety message [...]
ALTADENA, Calif., March 21, 2025 — The countdown is on for the 2025 Five Acres Triple Crown Gala on May 3, an elegant evening dedicated to supporting children in foster care and strengthening families. Set against the stunning backdrop of the private estate of April and William Costigan in Pasadena, the charity’s major fundraising gala [...]
ALTADENA, Calif., March 14, 2025—Five Acres celebrated its 137th Annual Meeting and Board Celebration on March 12 at its historic main campus in Altadena, recognizing outstanding individuals and organizations for their commitment to children and families. The evening also marked the introduction of two distinguished new board members dedicated to advancing the nonprofit’s mission of [...]
ALTADENA, Calif., March 14, 2024— Celebrating a legacy of compassion and commitment, Five Acres proudly acknowledged the outstanding contributions of distinguished individuals and organizations for their unwavering dedication to improving children’s lives at its 136th Annual Meeting and Board Celebration yesterday. Hosting the celebration at the Altadena Town and Country Club, the charity also announced […]
Five Acres Presents Community Awards and Welcomes New Board Member Five Acres announced its new board member and recognized its community award recipients at its 135th Annual Meeting and Board Celebration yesterday. Hosting at The Athenaeum located at California Institute of Technology, Five Acres honored community members and volunteers who demonstrated an unwavering commitment to […]