Since 1944, the Sierra Madre Civic Club has been the heartbeat of our town’s most cherished traditions. You’ve seen our members volunteering on the ground at Music in the Park, the Fourth of July festivities, Halloween Window Painting, and the historic Mount Wilson Trail Race.
But our hands-on service is only the beginning. Every event we support and every initiative we champion doubles as a vehicle for community reinvestment. By turning local volunteerism into powerful fundraising momentum, we have built an extraordinary historic legacy deeply rooted in Sierra Madre. Over the past 80 years, our collective efforts have allowed us to raise and proudly distribute over $400,000 back into our beloved town—ensuring that our local organizations thrive and our community's unique spirit is enriched for generations to come.
Community Philanthropy Recipients
SMCC Members: Cathy Imhoff, Jeanne Martin, Jean Coleman, Helen Stapenhorst, Barbara Rounkle, Maria Decker,
Mary Higgins, Donna Townsend, Janine Gregory, Diane Hatfield, Susan Clifton, Carolyn Lanyi, Ruth Torres, Janet Dosker, Debby Skager, Jane Zamanzadeh, Geri Wright, Judy Webb-Martin, & some of the Philanthropy grant recipients
Through our successful fundraising events this year, we have re-invested over $21,000 back into the community. We are incredibly proud to support these 16 vital philanthropy recipient groups:
The British Home in California
Cancer Support Community (CSC) Greater San Gabriel Valley
Convalescent Aid Society (CAS)
Creative Arts Group (CAG)
Fletcher Fund
Helping Hands Community Food Bank
Pasadena-Sierra Madre YMCA
Reading is Fundamental
Sierra Madre CERT
Sierra Madre Community Services Dept.
Sierra Madre Environmental Action Committee (SMEAC)
Sierra Madre Events Committee (SMEC)
Sierra Madre Historical Preservation Society
Sierra Madre Playhouse (SMP)
Sierra Madre Public Library
Sierra Madre Rose Float Association (SMRFA)
Educational Awards & Recipient Spotlight
The crowning achievement of our annual fundraising efforts is empowering the next generation of leadership. These awards are presented to stellar graduating high school seniors who live, work, or attend school in Sierra Madre.
Click on each awardee below to view their individual recipient profiles, accomplishments, and future ambitions:
Join the Civic Club Today
Our fundraising and community events are only possible because of neighbors like you. Whether you want to volunteer your time, help organize local events, or support our philanthropic missions, there is a place for you here.
Become a Member Online: Complete your registration instantly by filling out our Online Membership Form.
Join by Mail: Print out our paper membership form and mail it with your payment to our P.O. Box
Stay Connected
We meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Hart Park House in Sierra Madre Memorial Park. Please come by, meet the team, and join us!
Get Social: Visit our Facebook Page for current events and activities.
Stay Informed: Read our Monthly Newsletter to see our latest projects in action.
Contact Us: 📍 P. O. Box 413, Sierra Madre, CA 91025 📧 info@sierramadrecivicclub.org