Altadena school destroyed by wildfire given $500,000 grant for new campus
The $500,000 grant helped Odyssey Charter Schools secure a space for 175 students in the heart of Pasadena.
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The $500,000 grant helped Odyssey Charter Schools secure a space for 175 students in the heart of Pasadena.
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