Press Release
Five Acres Honors Community Leaders and Welcomes New Board Members at 137th Annual Meeting
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...
Eaton Fire Relocation, Restoration, and Relief Fund
We know many of our Five Acres friends and family have been impacted by the fires and we are staying strong with you to ensure our community's needs are met. We recognize many in our Five Acres family have been affected and continue to support us in this ever-evolving time to provide relief in our...
2025 Annual Holiday Drive
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. Individuals who would like to bring holiday cheer by making a generous contribution...
Five Acres Presents Community Awards and Welcomes New Board Members
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...
Local Nutritional/Wellness Policy
Five Acres is dedicated not only to promoting safe, loving and permanent families, but safe, healthy family lifestyles as well. To read our local nutritional/wellness policy, please click here.
Annual-Report-2021-2022
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...
Annual Board Installation and Awards Celebration
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...
Impending Tax Changes and Thoughtful Charitable Giving
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...
Five Acres Presents Community Awards and Welcomes New Board Members
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...