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Building a Bridge to the Community

(PACEF) is a 501c (3) not for profit organization that was established in 1998 as a charitable foundation to support educational and charitable activities for the benefit of the greater Pasadena community.

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2025 Scholars

Congratulations to our 2025 Scholars!

Each Recipient has been awarded a $5,000 Scholarship

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Tehilah Favour Ofumbi

is an exceptional graduating senior from Marshall Fundamental High School, where she has distinguished herself as President of the Black Student Union and an active participant in the UCLA Vice-Provost’s Initiative for Pre-College Scholars (VIPS) Program. A dedicated scholar and leader, Tehilah has been a member of the National Honor Society from her sophomore through senior year and competed as a valued member of the Girls Varsity Tennis Team. This fall, she will continue her academic journey at UCLA, where she plans to pursue a degree in Public Health.

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Donavan Williams

is a proud graduating senior of John Muir High School whose leadership and determination have set him apart. A participant in the UCLA VIPS Program, Donavan has served in several key leadership roles within the Associated Student Body and the Class of 2025 Student Board. As Captain of the high school baseball team, he demonstrated teamwork, discipline, and resilience both on and off the field. Donavan will attend UCLA in Fall 2025, where he will major in Public Health and continue developing his passion for community impact.

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Corazon Adomou

is an accomplished graduating senior from Marshall Fundamental High School, where she has demonstrated excellence across academics, leadership, and athletics. She served as Treasurer of the Black Student Union, participated in the Financial Literacy Club, and led as Student CEO, all while maintaining membership in the National Honor Society throughout all four years of high school. A standout athlete, Corazon excelled as Captain of both the Varsity Girls Soccer Team and Varsity Track and Field Team. In Fall 2025, she will attend UCLA to pursue a major in Physiological Science.

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Noni Johnson

is an outstanding graduating senior from John Muir Early College Magnet High School, celebrated for her scholarship, service, and leadership. She served as Secretary for the Class of 2025 and excelled as a scholar in the Upward Bound and College Access Plan programs, earning recognition as a College Champion. Her commitment to civic engagement is reflected in her service as a City of Pasadena Youth Ambassador. This fall, Noni will attend Howard University, where she will pursue a degree in Communication Studies and continue her journey as an emerging leader and advocate.

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PACEF is very pleased to acknowledge that we received a $1500 grant from the Loretta Glickman Endowment and Pasadena Community Foundation discretionary grant program to partially fund our 2023 scholarship awards.

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