Foothill Family Celebrates 100 Years of Service with Centennial Gala at The Langham Huntington, Pasadena
Historic Pasadena Nonprofit Marks a Century of Strengthening Families and Communities with Milestone Fundraising Celebration on May 16, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 23, 2026
Contact: Patti Johnson
pjohnson@foothillfamily.org | 626-993-3097
PASADENA, CA – One hundred years after a small group of local women came together to support families in need, Foothill Family will commemorate a century of community impact with its Centennial Gala on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at The Langham Huntington, Pasadena.
The milestone event honors an organization founded in 1926 that has shaped the well-being of generations of Southern California children and parents through mental health care, early childhood development, school-based counseling, and family services. Today, Foothill Family
reaches more than 25,000 individuals each year across the San Gabriel Valley and surrounding communities.
The black-tie evening will feature a cocktail reception, dinner program, live auction, and paddle raise expanding access to counseling, early childhood education, and family support services that help children and families build stability, confidence, and emotional well-being. The program will also include storytelling presentations featuring real families and the impact of parent education
and early support.
“For 100 years, Foothill Family has come alongside families during life’s most difficult moments and helped them move toward stability and hope,” said Steve Allen, Chief Executive Officer of Foothill Family. “This Centennial Gala is more than a celebration of our history. It is a
commitment to the next century of care, ensuring every child and every family in our community has the opportunity to grow, heal, and thrive.”
Foothill Family Celebrates Centennial Gala, May 16, 2026
The annual gala serves as the largest fundraiser of the year, supporting programs that include early childhood development services for infants and toddlers, therapy provided directly on school campuses, youth and family counseling, domestic violence prevention, and parent support education. These services are especially critical as communities continue to face rising youth anxiety, family stress, and barriers to accessible mental health care.
Foothill Family’s previous gala brought together community leaders, philanthropists, and civic partners to support life-changing programs. The 2026 Centennial event expands that vision, recognizing both the organization’s historic roots in Pasadena and its evolving role as a regional leader in community-based behavioral health and family support. Sponsorships, underwriting and advertising opportunities are now available.
Event Details
Foothill Family Centennial Gala
Saturday, May 16, 2026
The Langham Huntington, Pasadena
Cocktail Reception, Dinner, Live Auction, and Program
For tickets, sponsorship opportunities, or more information, visit foothillfamily.org/gala or contacst Foothill Family’s Development Department at 626-993-3636 or donate@foothillfamily.org.
About Foothill Family
Founded in 1926, Foothill Family is a community-based nonprofit providing mental health, early childhood, school-based, and family support services. The organization partners with families to strengthen relationships, improve emotional well-being, and build stability so children and caregivers can thrive. Through prevention, early intervention, and treatment programs delivered in homes, schools, and community settings, Foothill Family works to create healthier families and stronger communities across Southern California.
