Press Releases from Hillsides (107 total)
Two Los Angeles Child Welfare Agencies Announce Official Affiliation
(PASADENA, CA, July 6, 2016)—The boards of directors of Hillsides and Bienvenidos announced the creation of a parent-subsidiary relationship as of June 30. Both Hillsides…
Individualized Engagement is Key to Reducing Medicating Children in Foster Care
(PASADENA, CA) Medication should never be used to manage a child but rather to assist with a clearly diagnosed psychiatric disorder, according to Hillsides Chief…
Hillsides Encourages the Reduction of Medication for Children and Youth in Foste …
(PASADENA, CA) Hillsides encourages the reduction of medication for its clients, Hillsides Chief Executive Officer Joseph M. Costa said in response to an article…
Hillsides Gives Thanks to Its Nursing Staff in Honor of National Nurses Week
(PASADENA, CA) Hillsides Chief Executive Officer Joseph M. Costa used National Nurses week as an opportunity to thank the Hillsides nursing staff, acknowledging the…
Hillsides Education Center Graduates Largest Senior Class in the School’s Hist …
On May 28, Hillsides Education Center (HEC) graduated 11 seniors – the largest graduating class in the 32-year history of the school – during an…
Singer Lisa Donahey to Perform Broadway Standards on June 25 to Benefit Hillside …
Singer Lisa Donahey will perform songs from her new CD, LISA DONAHEY: Takes on Broadway, during an album launch event and charity benefit concert to…
Hillsides is the Winner at the Guild ‘A Day at the Races’ Fundraiser
The annual Guild “A Day at the Races” fundraiser held on Sunday, April 27 was an across-the-board success for Hillsides. Supporters of the Pasadena-headquartered charity…
Local Psychologist Receives the Red Carpet Treatment through Hillsides Gala
Annette Ermshar, Ph.D., is a busy neuropsychologist who doesn’t take a lot of time to pamper herself. But that changed when she was the…
Hillsides Launches Crowdfunding Campaign for Recreation Equipment
Hillsides has launched a campaign through the crowdfunding platform Indiegogo to raise $5,000 to furnish the charity’s recreation center with sports and entertainment equipment.…
USC’s Trojan Affiliates ‘Get Crafty’ with Hillsides on March 22nd
On Saturday, March 22, the Trojan Affiliates, a University of Southern California alumnae organization, will hold an art supply drive from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.…
Susan Pinsky Selected as Chair of Hillsides Gala
) The Los Angeles County charity Hillsides has selected podcast host and popular social media personality Susan Pinsky as the chair of its annual gala.…
Local Schools, Businesses, and Organizations Provide Holiday Cheer to Hillsides …
(PASADENA) Ella and Josh Gardner, 10 and 6 respectively, could easily spend all their allowances on candy, toys, and treats. Instead the two…
Participants in Local Football Camp Help Make Holidays Bright for Hillsides Chil …
(PASADENA) The 80 or so boys who attended a local two-day football camp conducted by former NFL player Chris Rix on December 14-15 brought…
Fandango Combines Its Annual Holiday Event with a Party for Children of Hillside …
A set of hot pink fuzzy dice. A green sticky hand. Or a mini squishable basketball.
These were the choices a 10-year-old resident of…
Associate Executive Director Susanne Crummey Retires from Hillsides Charity afte …
Associate Executive Director Susanne Crummey has retired from the Los Angeles County charity Hillsides after 43 years. Her last day was November 30.
“We…
Pasadena Charity Hillsides Gala Set for February 22, 2014
Hillsides, a premier provider in Los Angeles County dedicated to improving the overall functioning and well-being of children, youth, and families in crisis, will be…
Teen Gifts Needed To Fulfill Holiday Wishes at Hillsides Charity
(PASADENA) Sarah*, 16, never had a real childhood. The eldest of four, she was thrust into the “mom” role at age 10 when her…
Hillsides Charity Announces Holiday Toy Drive at 46 Local Starbucks
Residents throughout the San Gabriel Valley and Los Angeles County can help brighten a child’s holiday season by donating new, unwrapped gifts and toys at…
Rusnak Auto Group Revs Up Holiday Giving with a Toy Drive for Hillsides Charity
(PASADENA) The holidays just got brighter for children and families in need thanks to Rusnak Auto Group. For the 10th year in…
Hillsides Charity Hosts Holiday Celebration on Dec. 3 at Parkway Grill in Pasade …
(PASADENA, CA)--The Hillsides Guild, a support group of the Los Angeles County charity Hillsides, will host a holiday celebration at the Parkway Grill in Pasadena…
Hillsides’ Volunteer Group Announces Plan to Support Charity’s Teens during …
(PASADENA) H100, a philanthropic support group of the Los Angeles County charity Hillsides, will “adopt” the agency’s two teen group homes for the holiday season…
Hillsides Charity Distributes More Than 100 Baskets of Food for Needy for Thanks …
(PASADENA) Due to the generosity of four local organizations and businesses, Hillsides, a Los Angeles County charity, has collected 102 food baskets to distribute this…
Hillsides H100 Volunteer Group Hosts Farm to Table Dinner
(PASADENA, CA)—Amongst the citrus and Zen gardens to the infinity pool overlooking the Colorado Bridge, two family-style tables were adorned with simple, lemon bouquets waiting…
Hillsides Kids & Volunteers Build Educational Garden with Armory
(PASADENA, CA)—Through Hillsides’ art program, children living at the children’s charity are helping to build The FARMory, an educational garden. Partnering with Armory Center for…
H100 Volunteer Group Hosts Hillsides Farm to Table Dinner
(PASADENA, CA)—Hillsides philanthropic support group, H100, will host this year's Farm to Table dinner on Sunday, June 24, at a private estate in Pasadena.…
Mercedes-Benz Hosted Tennis Tournament to Benefit Hillsides
(ARCADIA, CA)—Rallying support for the services provided by Hillsides, a Pasadena charity, Rusnak/Arcadia presented the Mercedes-Benz Local Dealer Tennis Tournament. The tournament offered players an…
Hillsides Foster Care Children’s Charity Event “Road to Emerald City” Sche …
(PASADENA, CA)—The much-anticipated annual benefit, “Road to Emerald City,” will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2012, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Chaired by Pasadena resident…
Pasadena Starbucks Partners with Hillsides, a Children’s Charity
(Pasadena, CA)— The amount of support Hillsides, a Pasadena foster care children’s charity, receives from the community at this time of year is a tremendous…
Renowned Artist Phoebe Beasley Leaves Imprint on Hillsides Foster Care Children
(PASADENA, CA)--Renowned artist Phoebe Beasley visited Hillsides’ campus to share with guests her experience teaching a two-hour workshop to vulnerable children, who are in foster…
Santa and Donors Fulfill Holiday Wishes for Hillsides Children and Families
(PASADENA, CA)—With help from Santa Clause and donors, Hillsides, a Pasadena children’s charity, hosted its annual Hillsides Christmas for children living at its campus prior…
Hillsides Children’s Library Receives Literacy Grant
(PASADENA, CA)— Hillsides, a Pasadena children’s charity, is a proud recipient of a $15,000 grant from the “Los Angeles Times Family Fund, a fund of…
Donors and Volunteers Honored at Hillsides Children’s Charity Event
(PASADENA, CA)-- For Hillsides, a foster care charity serving children and families living in Los Angeles County, including Pasadena, volunteers continue to support the charity…
Comedian John Caparulo & Others Raise $13,600 to Benefit Hillsides Kids
(PASADENA, CA)--Marking its 51st anniversary, The Ice House’s All Star Comedy Show to benefit Hillsides raised $13,600. Hillsides Volunteer Network, a volunteer support group for…
Hillsides Children’s Charity Announces Holiday Toy Drive
(Pasadena, CA)—Beginning Friday, December 3, Pasadena area residents can help brighten a child’s holiday season by donating new, unwrapped gifts and toys at select local…
Hillsides Children Charity Brings Thanksgiving Home to Families
(PASADENA, CA) -- As the economic landscape still looks barren, more families will be turning to charities for support during the holidays. One organization is…
Hillsides Children Charity Needs Help with Adopt-a-Family Program
(PASADENA, CA)— During the holidays, the financial challenge of meeting a family’s needs are greater. With support from the community, Hillsides Family Center is able…
Tournament of Roses Queen and Court Visit Hillsides Children
(PASADENA, CA)— Scheduled to attend over 150 public and media functions, the Tournament of Roses Queen and Rose Princesses took time to enjoy afternoon tea…
Jay Leno, Brad Garrett & Gabriel Iglesias Headline at Ice House
(Pasadena, CA)— Jay Leno, Brad Garrett, Gabriel Iglesias are among the celebrity headliners to mark The Ice House’s 50th anniversary. The Ice House prepares for…
The Ice House All Star Comedy Show to Benefit Hillsides Charity
(Pasadena, CA)— Marking its 50th anniversary, The Ice House prepares for another All Star Comedy Show to benefit Hillsides’ children on Sunday, October 10 at…
Chef Roy Yamaguchi at Roy’s in Pasadena to Benefit Hillsides
(Pasadena, CA)—Chef Roy Yamaguchi will make a special appearance at Roy’s Restaurant in Pasadena during a four-course dinner on September 14 to benefit Hillsides. Donating…
Hillsides Special Education School Celebrates Six Graduates
(PASADENA, CA)--Graduations can be viewed as the end of a major milestone for students. Graduations can also be viewed as the beginning of a new…
Pasadena Children’s Charity’s Benefit Takes Gold at Annual Benefit
(PASADENA, CA)— Hillsides, a foster care children’s charity, takes gold at its annual gala, netting $375,000 for programs and services to benefit vulnerable children and…
Ellen DeGeneres and Jimmy Kimmel Kick Off Charity’s Foster Soles
(PASADENA, CA)— Celebrity talk show hosts Ellen DeGeneres and Jimmy Kimmel, along with Dr. Drew Pinsky of “Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew,” kick off the…
Pasadena Foster Care Charity Appoints New Chief Executive Officer
(PASADENA, CA)— Pasadena foster care charity, Hillsides, announces the appointment of its new chief executive officer, Joseph Costa, who comes to Los Angeles from another…
Youth Philanthropists Tour Pasadena Special Education School
(PASADENA, CA)—For Jeremy Ramirez, a student who was unable to find a comfortable learning environment to achieve academic successes, Hillsides Education Center was the perfect…
Payless Shoes 4 Kids Donates 100 Shoes to Los Angeles Charity
(PASADENA, CA) – Selected as a partner in the Payless Shoes 4 Kids program, Hillsides received one hundred $15 gift certificates for shoes to give…
Visiting Artist Program Launches at Pasadena Special Education School
(PASADENA, CA) – While visiting Hillsides Education Center, a special education school in Pasadena, Kendall and Suzana Roclord believed it would be inspiring and exciting…
Knockouts for Girls Brings Toys & Tips to Los Angeles Foster Care Children
(Pasadena, CA)—While some businesses are scaling down their philanthropic giving this year, one Los Angeles charity is going the distance by bringing toys and self-defense…
Pasadena Foster Care Charity Celebrates Season at Parkway Grill
(PASADENA, CA) – With the economy still in a downturn, the holiday season can be a time to lift everyone’s spirits, bringing together family and…
Children’s Charity Needs Help with Adopt-a-Family Program
(PASADENA, CA)—At seven years old, Daniel* was feeling the burden of trying to replace the responsibilities of his late father, who died tragically in a…
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