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 […]
Celebrating 135 years We are excited to celebrate our 135th birthday this year! While the annual report covers highlights from fiscal year 2021-2022, we want to also honor our past, embrace our present, and celebrate our future during this milestone occasion. We have come a long way from 1888 when we opened in a small […]
As the calendar year begins to wind down, many of us start to think about charitable donations and year-end gifting. Additionally, the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic has further highlighted attention on timely charitable giving. However, all-too-often the busyness of life gets in the way of thoughtful gift planning and donations are rushed at […]
ALTADENA, Calif.—Five Acres announced its new board members and recognized its community award recipients at its 134th Annual Meeting and Board Celebration today on March 9. Hosting the virtual celebration, Five Acres honored community members and volunteers who demonstrated an unwavering commitment to its mission during the previous year. These individuals have supported the charity’s […]
Five Acres introduces Superheroes Unite! Annual Report 2020-2021