About us:
Pasadena Civitan was founded in 1929. In its long history it has provided support to people with intellectual/developmental disabilities in the Pasadena area.
Civitan acquired land which enabled Villa Esperanza and Foothill Vocational Workshop (later Foothill Vocational Opportunities/Solutions) to begin their programs. As the programs expanded over the years, the land was officially deeded to the organizations.
Foothill Vocational Opportunities has since merged with AbilityFirst so that the land is still being used for the same intended purpose.
Pasadena Civitan has long worked closely with Pasadena Mayors, City Departments (especially the local accessibility department), the Commission on Accessibility and Disabilities, local agencies and businesspeople.
Our support for Villa Esperanza and Foothill Vocational Opportunities has now expanded to include AbilityFirst (which absorbed Foothill Vocational Opportunities) and Club ASPIRE whose focus is recreational/community integration.
Most recently our efforts have been focused on employment for persons with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
