In 2025, the Sunflowers of Hope Initiative planted joy, healing, and beauty across more than 20 sites in Pasadena, Altadena, and beyond—donating and planting over 10,000 sunflower seeds with 200 volunteer hours.
In addition to revitalizing the landscape, the initiative helped raise vital funds for Stars Fire Relief Efforts, providing mental health support, essential supplies, weekly groceries, and other critical resources to families affected by the fires.
Looking ahead to 2026, we’re planning more planting days and new collaborations with the City of Pacific Palisades and community influencers—because when we plant sunflowers, we plant hope.
We are grateful to our sponsors and partners:
Rosiris Paniagua, Unitha Muhammad
Nancy Stiles, Meg Wade
Heather Backstrom, Jennifer Sobeck,
Katie Delgado, Ese Boghosian,
PJ McCall, Herman and Ruth Meyer,
La Cañada Church, Montrose Church, Vintage Church
Ace Hardware of La Crescenta, and Highlands Church La Crescenta.