JRP’s model is to provide short-term volunteer consulting help, but our services often lead to long-term connections in the community. In May, we reported on a strategic planning project we had done for Wellness Works,…
Author: Melanie Goodyear
A Holiday Giving Guide
During this time of year, we are often asked how people can give a gift that reflects their values and that is meaningful for the giver and for the recipient. CalNonprofits’ Gift Giving guide includes strategies for…
How Much Do Americans Give?
During this time of giving, I wondered how much Americans give each year. Charity Navigator gave a great synopsis of the Giving USA 2018 (using 2017 stats) report, citing the following: $410.02 billion were given…
Holiday Art Open House is Dec. 7
You are invited to an Annual Holiday Art Open House on SATURDAY DECEMBER 7TH FROM 11 AM TO 5 PM. Lovingly-made handmade items by local artists make great holiday gifts! A wonderful group of artists…
Journey to the End of Race
Sharing this fascinating podcast from JRP Board Member David Shechtman. “Journey to the End of the Race” is a six-part exploration of the struggle, wisdom, and gratitude that come from facing the ultimate bad news.…
Giving Thanks and Giving Tuesday
I recently read “365 Thank Yous” by John Kralik, who happens to be a local author. The book was lovely and inspiring: a simple story of how expressing thanks transformed his life. On this Giving…
World’s Biggest Sleep Out
The World’s Biggest Sleep out is a one-time, global event that will see 50,000 people sleeping in iconic locations like Times Square and the Rose Bowl to shine the global spotlight on homelessness and internationally…
Happy Thanksgiving!
Jericho Road Pasadena will be closed Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving. Beth and Melanie are very thankful for the many wonderful volunteers, nonprofit partners and donors that we work with you. THANK YOU!
Assemblymember Holden’s Holiday Open House & Shoe Drive
Celebrate the holidays and give back. In the spirit of the holidays, we are partnering with Shoes That Fit to provide shoes and socks to local children in need. I would like to invite you to our Holiday…
JRP is Hiring!
JRP is seeking a part-time Program Assistant GENERAL PURPOSE Under general supervision from the Executive Director, performs routine to complex administrative and program implementation support for Jericho Road Pasadena (JRP); creates and maintains documents, marketing materials,…
Board Member Placed at Shepherd’s Door
Boston Private Bank values nonprofits: they understand the special banking needs of nonprofits, they sponsor events, and they encourage their staff to join nonprofit boards. 2 staff from Pasadena’s BPB location have gone through JRP’s…
Taking Care
Many thanks to coach Rex McDaniel and masseuse Sarah Emery Bunn for sharing their skills at the Development Roundtable last week! Rex led us in conversation about how we need to take care of ourselves…