Meet the Grant Winners

In the wake of the devastating LA wildfires, hundreds of women entrepreneurs stepped forward with stories of strength, resilience, and hope.

50 incredible women-owned businesses have been awarded grants to help them rebuild and thrive. They represent the heart of their communities—from beloved neighborhood restaurants and childcare centers to fitness studios, florists, and family-run shops. Each one has shown extraordinary perseverance and potential.

We are proud to celebrate and support these inspiring leaders as they restore what was lost and build for the future. Scroll down to meet the women behind the businesses!

This grant program was funded by Paris Hilton’s nonprofit 11:11 Media Impact and GoFundMe.org, in partnership with the Pasadena Women’s Business Center.

  • Renata Ortega

    ORLA FLORAL STUDIO

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  • Nikki High

    OCTAVIA’S BOOKSHELF

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  • Barbara Shay & Annisa Faquir

    THE LITTLE RED HEN COFFEE SHOP

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  • Jiaming Ju

    KUN HEALTH

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  • Victoria Morris

    MORRIS MADE INC (DBA VICTORIA MORRIS POTTERY)

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  • Leah Ferrazzani

    FERRAZZANI'S PASTA & MARKET

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  • Felisa Wright

    WRIGHT FAMILY CHILD CARE, LLC

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  • Brianna Clark

    ALTADENA FAMILY CHILDCARE

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  • Angela Li

    OLIVE TREE LEARNING CENTER

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  • Thalía Castillo

    ROUGE POWDER ROOM

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  • Betsy Colombo

    UNBOUND DANCE STUDIO

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  • Katherine Vourvoulis

    ALTADENA BEVERAGE & MARKET

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  • Stephanie Gilbert

    THE SOCIAL MEDIA CEO

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  • Kaiy Smith-BIesman & Hannah Said

    NEIGHBORS AND FRIENDS

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  • Tina Uzzardi

    CHEEKS + CO

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  • Violet Dominguez

    NEW VIBE GYMNASTICS

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  • Adriana Gomez Salazar

    HOT SHRIMP MAMI

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  • Paola Guasp

    AMARA SITO INC.

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  • Isabela Livingstone

    JUNE BUG TATTOO

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  • Suzanne Down

    CIRQUE BERZERK PRODUCTIONS, INC.

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  • Jessica Christopher

    ALTADENA COOKIE CO.

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  • Karen Klemens

    MOTHER MOO CREAMERY

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  • Danielle Yasuda

    MOVEMENT BY KIKO

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  • Stephanie Hauptli

    HAUPTLI HAUS

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  • Jessica Mortarotti

    CARMELA ICE CREAM

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  • Jenny Caloca

    ALTADENA BREAD CO

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  • Ellin Khudadian

    CROWN VALLEY NURSERY

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  • Martha Mendel

    TACOS PONCITLAN

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  • Lisa-Marie Burnside

    ELEVATION AERIAL

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  • Evonne Smith

    NEW NORTH NATAL, LLC (NEW NORTH)

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  • Meika Franz

    AMT VINTAGE

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  • Lily Harris

    THE SAGEWOOD SCHOOLHOUSE

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  • Olga Liliana Martínez

    RAYUELA SCHOOL INC

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  • Marisa Beasley

    MS. BEASLEY’S FAMILY CHILD CARE

  • Nicole Lalague

    PASADENA WINE SHOP LLC

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  • Shino Charlson

    FUGU FUGU PRESS

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  • Helen Lam

    HELEN'S FACIAL & WAXING

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  • Melanie Martin and Veronica Zerman

    FAIR OAKS SCHOOL AND ACADEMY

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  • Greta Durelli

    MINDFUL COUNSELING AND CONSULTING

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  • Hana O'Connor

    CROP IT LIKE IT’S HOT

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  • Rosanna Kvernmo

    SIDE PIE MARKETPLACE, INC.

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  • Shawn Brown

    PASADENA ROSEBUD ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

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  • Mai Pham

    NAILS 3000 INC

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  • Amanda McIntosh

    TAKE MY FACE OFF, INC.

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  • Edna Allen

    ALLEN'S FAMILY CHILDCARE

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  • Jenny Kay & Heather Morrison

    MARY’S MARKET CANYON CAFE

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  • Francisca Gunawardena

    GUNAWARDENA FAMILY CHILDCARE

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  • Marney Sobel

    MARNEY’S

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  • Danielle Svihovec

    WOODBURY PRESCHOOL VILLAGE

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  • Gudrun Kosloff

    Gudrun Kosloff

    GUDRUN KOSLOFF MAKEUP

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