Be part of history. Share your story with the Black Legacy Project.
We stand with Black families, seniors, and women across Pasadena and Altadena, through advocacy, education, and unwavering community care.
Join us for The State of the Black Community — a regional forum uniting faith leaders, policymakers, scholars, and community advocates to examine critical issues and advance solutions strengthening Pasadena and Altadena. First AME Church · 1700 N. Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA.
Secure your tabling or vendor booth at The State of the Black Community forum. A great opportunity for organizations, businesses, and advocates to connect with community members, share resources, and amplify their mission at this regional gathering.
Join us for the Inaugural Women's Prayer Breakfast Experience on June 6th — taking place from 9:00 am to 11:30 am at the Pasadena Hilton Hotel, 168 S. Los Robles Ave, Pasadena, CA. Pre-Registration opens February 20, 2026.
Save the dates — our full community calendar includes monthly meetings, leadership forums, and major events such as the Women's Prayer Breakfast (June 6), State of the Black Community (June 20), JJK Turkey Harvest Festival (Nov. 19), Annual Winter Wonderland (Dec. 19), and the 2nd Annual Eaton Fire Community Event (Jan. 7, 2027). Check your email for flyers and invitations with full details.
Community Women Vital Voices is committed to empowering women and girls by providing educational programs, advancing public services, shaping public policy, and delivering charitable initiatives that strengthen families and uplift communities. As an organizer, Community Women Vital Voices is driven by the pulse of the community — planning city wide educational seminars and workshops. Programs and services were created to assist women and girls regarding health, policy, and community.
We encourage the community to get involved and bring light to the lagging issues in our community. We focus on outreach and educating women and girls on state and federal policy.
As an organizer, Community Women Vital Voices is driven by the pulse of the community — planning city wide educational seminars and workshops. Programs and services were created to assist women and girls regarding health, policy, and community.
We are available by phone and happy to help with any questions you have.
Community Women Vital Voices is a Pasadena-based nonprofit led by Lena Louise Kennedy, dedicated to uplifting Black women, families, and seniors through advocacy, healing, and preserving our shared legacy.
Join our town halls, senior summits, and community gatherings happening across Pasadena and Altadena.
Be part of the Black Legacy Project — your history deserves to be recorded, preserved, and celebrated.
Access fire recovery guides, wellness information, and community support tools built for your needs.
Volunteer, donate, or partner with us to help strengthen the community we all call home.
From fire recovery response to senior wellness summits, every program we run is designed to meet our community where they are, with care, dignity, and purpose.
Your support helps us serve seniors, feed families, preserve Black legacy, and advocate for those who need it most. Every action, big or small, makes a difference.
CWVV doesn’t just talk about change, we show up, mobilize, and deliver for the families and seniors who need it most, rooted in love and the legacy of Black Pasadena.
Have questions about CWVV and how we serve our community? We’ve got answers.
CWVV is a Pasadena-based nonprofit that advocates for Black women, families, and seniors through community programs, historical preservation, fire recovery support, leadership development, and grassroots events across Pasadena and Altadena.
You can attend our events, volunteer, donate, or submit your story to the Black Legacy Project. Visit our Contact page or reach out to Lena Louise Kennedy at lenaperspective@gmail.com or (626) 625-1925.
It is a multi-year historical preservation initiative documenting the lived experiences of Black families in Pasadena and Altadena — in their own words, through their own lens.
Visit our Black Legacy Voice page and click the link to fill out the Google Form, or go directly to
We have hosted multiple Senior Summits, distributed over 500 resource guides, and organized a public forum with Southern California Edison to advocate for fair compensation for fire victims.
You can donate by visiting our Donate page or contacting us directly through the website contact form.
