Press Release
Five Acres CEO Chanel Boutakidis Named President of ACHSA Board of Directors
The appointment recognizes Boutakidis' leadership and commitment to advancing California's child welfare and behavioral health services. ALTADENA, CA -- Five Acres is proud to announce that Chief Executive Officer Chanel Boutakidis has been elected President of the Board of Directors for the Association of Community Human Service Agencies (ACHSA), the leading voice for nonprofit human...
Five Acres Celebrates 100 Years at Historic Altadena Headquarters with Centennial Commemorative Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Honoring a Century of Care, Resilience, and Hope on July 15, 2026 ALTADENA, CA -- Five Acres will commemorate a historic milestone on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, with a Centennial Commemorative Ribbon Cutting Ceremony celebrating 100 years at its beloved Altadena headquarters, a campus that has provided care, stability, healing, and hope to generations of...
Five Acres Invites All to Paradise on the Fairway Golf Classic & Dinner Celebrating a Century of Impact in Altadena
San Gabriel Country Club Event Features Golf, Fairway Dining, Live Music by Ambrosia and Elliot Lurie of Looking Glass, Supporting Children and Families ALTADENA, CA -- Five Acres is inviting supporters to escape to an island-inspired evening of golf, community, and philanthropy at Paradise on the Fairway: Five Acres Annual Golf Classic and Dinner, taking...
Five Acres Launches ‘Wear Your Heart’ Initiative as Golden Five Acres Gala Honors 100 Years in Altadena
New initiative highlights children’s mental health, foster care, and family support as Five Acres celebrates 100 years in Altadena at Golden Five Acres Gala. ALTADENA, CA -- Founded in 1888, Five Acres has spent more than a century protecting children and strengthening families across Southern California. This year, the organization proudly celebrates the 100th anniversary...
Five Acres Celebrates Annual Meeting and Board Celebration with Leadership Transition, Community Awards, and Centennial-Year Events
Five Acres Celebrates Annual Meeting and Board Celebration with Leadership Transition, Community Awards, and Centennial-Year Events Honorees include World Central Kitchen, the Tanimoto Family, Nick Mosaquites & Rachel Duarte Mosaquites, and Chris Selak; organization welcomes new Board members and announces new Executive Committee slate; Gala set for June 6 and Golf Tournament for August 24...
10 Ways to Boost Family Mental Well-Being in the New Year
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...
Recognizing the Signs: Supporting Children and Teens at Risk of Suicide
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...
Golfers and Guests Celebrate Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month at 37th Annual Five Acres Tee-iesta! Golf Classic & Dinner
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...
Recognizing the Signs: Supporting Children and Teens at Risk of Suicide
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...