Five Acres
Five Acres is a child and family service agency ensuring every child has a safe, healthy and permanent family solution through advocacy, prevention and evidence-based services. Established as an orphanage in 1888, today Five Acres offers programs spanning a full continuum of care including community β based counseling and support services, intensive residential care, a therapeutic school for speci
06/05/2026
Meet 5A Friday! Say hello to Athena Mari Asklipiadis, our amazing Development Database Coordinator! Athena helps keep the wheels turning behind the scenes, ensuring our donor and fundraising systems run smoothly so Five Acres can continue creating brighter futures for children and families.
β Go-to coffee order: Iced Blueberry Matcha Latte
π Five Acres anniversary: 4 years this April!
βοΈ Dream destination: Egypt, to visit family
π Last book read: Behind the AI Mask by Carl Bogan
π What she wishes people knew about Five Acres: "How dedicated the staff are and how much they truly love what they do."
βΎ Outside of work: You'll find Athena at concerts or cheering on the Dodgers.
π± Pet preference: Both...but she's a major cat lover at heart!
We're grateful for Athena's dedication, attention to detail, and passion for supporting the mission every day! πβ¨
Big feelings are part of growing up and learning how to navigate them together matters.
In this Wear Your Heart Parenting Moments video, Kate McGevna, Five Acres Director of Training, shares simple ways parents and caregivers can help children through overwhelming emotions with patience, connection, and care. π«Άπ©· For more information visit: 5acres.org or see link in bio.
06/01/2026
Connecting with our community, one conversation at a time. π«Ά Last week Five Acres Director of Training Kate McGevna and Training Specialist Carlos Hernandez represented Five Acresβ Wear Your Heart initiative at the Take Action Mental Health Fair at Pasadena City College, sharing resources, building connections, and helping spread the message that mental health matters. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to learn more, ask questions, and join the conversation. π©·π©·
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760 W. Mountain View Street
Altadena, CA
91001