Welcome to Pasadena Civitan
We are a 93- year-old local service club serving the Pasadena, California area.
We meet on the first and third Fridays of the month at noon. Currently meetings are via Zoom but we hope to soon transition to live meetings. If you are interested in visiting a meeting or getting more information, please email [email protected] We also use Facebook - www.facebook.com/pasadena.civitan.7 |
Civitan International |
Partnering with the City of Pasadena |
The worldwide mission of Civitan International is to build good citizenship by providing a volunteer organization of clubs dedicated to serving individual and community needs, with an emphasis on helping people with developmental disabilities.
Employment Project - "HIRE UP"Pasadena Civitan, partnering with the City of Pasadena, hosts a celebratory event each October as part of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Awards, from Pasadena Civitan and the Mayor's Office, are given to local employers who have provided employment opportunities to people with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities. Information, introductions, and networking are all shared joyfully.
How You Can Help
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The City of Pasadena has a long history of promoting accessibility --- from removing physical barriers, to including opportunities for folks with disabilities. There is an Accessibility and Disability Commission that meets regularly and advises the City Council. Pasadena Civitan has regular interaction with City offices, The Accessibility and Disability Commission, and the last three mayors. Our annual October Employment event has the City of Pasadena as a partner. Our employer honorees receive City certificates along with Civitan awards.
FundraisingAny fundraising we do goes to support of club's projects. We have branched out into selling some very yummy fruit, nuts, and candies. If you buy at our link we receive a percentage of the profits. These items make great gifts for various holidays. You order items online and the items are mailed to you.... or you can have them mailed as gifts to your friends and family. This is a very safe and convenient alternative. pasadenacivitanclub.terrilynn.com/
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"We believe all people with disabilities have the right to a full life."
These are the words we have added to the Civitan Creed to communicate forcefully.
Currently our project is to support, promote, and increase employment.
Passionate about Employment
In 2014 funding changes brought about changes for folks with intellectual/development disabilities. In the past many people worked in workshops, at reduced wages and/or hours --- or attended day programs that may have focused on activities rather than employment. Funding was being phased out for these types of programs as the momentum for competitive, integrated employment grew. Meanwhile our club was looking for a project. Hence, our focus on increasing employment grew. We gathered data, asked a lot of questions, talked to folks in the field..... The overwhelming need was increasing opportunities, educating and supporting employers, connecting employers with agencies and/or potential employees, encouraging and reinforcing employers.
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Some of what we have done:
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