In January, the Eaton Fires devastated two beloved Waldorf schools, the Westside Waldorf School and the Pasadena Waldorf School, reducing classrooms, libraries, and cherished spaces to ash. Among the many losses: the Westside woodshop wall that lovingly marked each child's height over the years. Books, toys, curriculum materials, handmade treasures all were gone in minutes. But what the fire could not destroy was the spirit of these communities.
Now, we have the opportunity to help hope rise from the ashes. We are honored to partner with these two schools as they begin the journey of rebuilding. Through our Gift Registry Fundraiser, you can donate Waldorf-inspired toys, classroom materials, and curriculum tools to directly support their recovery.
Together, let’s help recreate the magic of these learning spaces where imagination, beauty, and connection grow.
Shop their Gift Registry below or make a direct contribution to the schools. And please share with friends and family because this is more than a fundraiser, it’s an invitation to build hope, one gift at a time.
At Westside Waldorf, you’ll find strong bonds between students and teachers; a welcoming, inclusive environment; and a joyful and diverse student body that approaches education with curiosity, creativity, and courage.
The vision for Westside Waldorf School has been to offer children a school that can be their home from preschool through middle school — to build a school that provides community for families for a decade or more as their children move through the grades. Based on Waldorf teachings and philosophy, our curriculum takes a complete approach to learning — “head, heart, and hands” — seeing each child as an individual with innate talents and abilities.
Pasadena Waldorf School is a community where students can find a passion for learning, be curious about the world around them, and discover their purpose in it. Our vigorous academic curriculum engages the whole human being, delivered in a setting that fosters self-awareness, social connection, responsibility, and action.
Our Vision: Pasadena Waldorf School is a diverse and flourishing community of students, surrounded by adults who hold a shared sense of purpose and responsibility to create a trusting and supportive environment in which students can develop their full potential.
