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Kiwanis Club of La Cañada donates $27,000 to LCUSD staff affected by Eaton fire
Summary
The Kiwanis Club of La Cañada presented a $27,000 check to assist 27 district teachers and staff who lost homes in the Eaton fire, providing $1,000 in direct relief to each affected educator. The donation combines club funds with a matching grant from the Kiwanis CalNeva Children's Fund.
The Kiwanis Club of La Cañada presented a $27,000 check to La Cañada Unified School District on behalf of 27 district teachers and staff who lost homes in the Eaton fire, the club’s president said at the district board meeting.
Alice Perez, president of the Kiwanis Club of La Cañada, told the board the club initially committed $13,500 to provide $500 (sic — check transcript clarity) in relief per affected staffer but secured a matching grant from the Kiwanis CalNeva Children's Fund that doubled the total to $27,000. Perez said the gift provides $1,000 in direct relief to each of 27 educators and staff members affected by the Eaton fire: "This contribution is our way of saying, we see you. We support you. We stand with you."
Why it matters: The donation offers immediate direct financial relief to staff who lost their homes and signals local nonprofit support for the LCUSD community as recovery continues.
Details provided in the meeting
- Amount and structure: The Kiwanis Club presented $27,000, described as $1,000 per affected teacher or staff member (27 recipients). Perez said the club’s initial commitment was $13,500 and that a matching grant of $13,500 from the Kiwanis CalNeva Children's Fund doubled the total.
- Intended use and next phases: Club leaders said this contribution is the Phase 1 relief effort focused on direct aid to staff. Phase 2 will address approximately 250 LCUSD students most impacted by the fire through planned fundraising (a golf ball drop fundraiser already held). Phase 3 is a planned community wellness event (a Kiwanis pickleball event in August) to promote healing and community connection.
- Local involvement: Perez named the club as sponsor of LCHS Key Club and the middle-school Builders Club and said students will help rally the community for future phases.
What the district said: District leaders accepted the gift during the meeting and participated in a photo opportunity with the Kiwanis presentation.
Clarifying note: The transcript identifies the match and total amounts and states a per-person direct relief amount of $1,000 for 27 staff members. The transcript does not provide itemized disbursement details or confirm whether funds will be distributed as cash grants, vouchers or other forms of assistance.
