PACTL.ORG stands for the Pasadena Altadena Coalition of Transformative Leaders. We are a nonprofit family resource center that serves parents, youth, families and professionals in the Altadena and Pasadena area through programming chosen by our community and co-created by community volunteers to:
Our services, trainings and classes are provided at no cost.
In December, 2006, sponsored by Flintridge Foundation, Yoland Trevino, Principal of Transformative Collaborations International (TCI), started a series of Workshops and Dialogues on the Appreciative Inquiry Approach that lasted for 8 months. The Coalition of Transformative Leaders from Pasadena & Altadena decided to maintain its weekly meetings and started actively collaborating as bridge builders with the community. PACTL decided to incorporate in December 2010 and formed a Board of Directors that include professionals, Parents, Community Residents and Youth.
"The Pasadena/Altadena Coalition of Transformative Leaders (PACTL.ORG) serves as the transformative catalyst and community voice for unifying diverse interests of youth, parents and professionals to shape social policy that promotes a caring community by creating a safe and loving space for collective wisdom and action."
PACTL's Mission is to reweave the social fabric of diverse communities to help residents become active participants in their health and education through activities and services that build the capacity for youth, parents and professionals.
We are committed to fostering collaboration among youth, parents, professionals, and community stakeholders to create sustainable change and build stronger, more inclusive neighborhoods.
PACTL'S Vision is to serve as the transformative catalyst and community voice for unifying the diverse interests of youth, parents and professionals to shape social policy and put collective wisdom into action.
We envision a future where all community members have equal access to opportunities, resources, and decision-making processes, creating a safe and loving space for collective wisdom and action.
Our principles are our foundation for organizing:
