Foothill Family’s Annual Pass the Hat

Foothill Family was founded in 1926 in Pasadena, California by key community volunteer, Mrs. Josephine Marsh, who “passed the hat” to assist neighbors in need. She became the first director of the agency. To honor this humble origin, we continue Mrs. Marsh’s legacy by “passing the hat” to raise important funds for our client services through a friendly competition between teams. We also continue the tradition of honoring our most gracious community leaders by “tipping our caps” and thanking them for their service to Foothill Family.

Our Pass the Hat event was an incredible success, filled with heartwarming stories, friendly competition, and community spirit! Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we raised $152,000 to continue providing life-changing services for those in need. From emotional client updates to the excitement of our “hat-passing” tradition, the energy throughout the night was truly inspiring. We also had the pleasure of tipping our hats to some of our most dedicated community leaders, whose passion and service empower us to dream bigger and grow together.

We’re already counting down the days until next year’s Pass the Hat and can’t wait to see what we can achieve with your continued support! Thank you to everyone who joined us in making this event unforgettable! Together, we are building brighter futures, one family at a time.