We are pleased to announce that long-time supporters, Nicole Rasic and Trish Gonzales, will once again co-chair Five Acres 2023 fundraising gala, “The House of Five Acres.” Inspired by the agency’s 135th birthday celebration, this year’s gala is sure to be a huge bash. Actors Sam and Amber Jaeger will be our emcees for the […]
Each year at Five Acres, we strive to create joyful holiday memories for vulnerable children and youth in foster care who have already overcome many challenges in their young lives. Fortunately, we have you—generous supporters who make their holiday wishes come true. Become a 2022 Holiday Drive Sponsor Would you like to become a 2022 [...]
Children in foster care wish on a star to belong in a loving and permanent family. For nearly 134 years, Five Acres has committed to ensuring that every child’s wish to have a loving, permanent family of their own be fulfilled. Co-chairing the Five Acres annual gala are Trish Gonzales and Nicole Rasic, who have […]
      As we continue to live with the stresses of COVID-19, therapeutic play for the children in our care is more important than ever. Therapeutic play activities help children recover from trauma, relieve stress and anxiety, promote physical and emotional well-being, and foster healthy development. Please join us this Giving [...]
Caring isn't canceled. A global threat like COVID-19 affects everyone. A pandemic like this touches every person on the planet, and it presents an opportunity to come together as community. #GivingTuesdayNOW is a day of global giving and unity that will be held on May 5 as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused [...]
Taking preventive measures to best protect the Five Acres children who live in the agency’s care, their staff and other clinicians, Five Acres is postponing our scheduled 7th Annual Clinical Conference on March 19 to a later date. Five Acres 7th Annual Clinical Conference is to be held at the Courtyard Marriott in Monrovia, CA on […]
Giving back has never been sweeter. Pick up a treat at any participating Sugarfina location in Pasadena, Arcadia or Glendale on June 28, 2019 and they'll give 15% of the proceeds back to Five Acres. Come by for a tasting and leave knowing you've done something good for kids in need in LA!
BLUE is the color of Foster Care Month and a fun way to celebrate the sweetness of family! Bring your loved ones out for a special treat and try the Five Acres Blueberry Bar ice cream at Mother Moo Creamery in Sierra Madre on May 17–19 and they’ll donate 100% of proceeds back to our [...]
BLUE is the color of Foster Care Month and a fun way to celebrate the sweetness of family! Bring your loved ones out for a special treat and try the "Five Acres" ice cream float (gourmet Dads cream soda, taro ice cream and rich whipped cream) at Float Pasadena any time during May 2019 and [...]
Children belong off the streets and in the arms of their families There are currently more than 50,0000* homeless children in L.A.—many of whom are current/former foster youth. As this crisis grows, we couldn't turn a blind eye to the many children and families we serve who are visibly at high risk of becoming homeless. [...]