I recently listened to this lovely interview with Father Greg Boyle, founder of Homeboy Industries, one of the many nonprofits JRP has served. It was an inspiration to hear Fr. Greg talk about the delight…
Author: Melanie Goodyear
Throwback Thursday: Planting a Garden
It’s sometimes hard to see the long-term impact of JRP’s nonprofit capacity building working. But in looking back at all of our work with Arlington Garden, we see the fruit of our labor, both in…
New Website for the San Gabriel Women’s Foundation
Did you know that Jericho Road Pasadena serves nonprofits in the city surrounding Pasadena too? We recently completed a new website for the San Gabriel Women’s Foundation, which is comprised of Volunteers, blending together each member’s…
Throwback Thursday: JRP Volunteer Helps Arlington Garden Grow
This article is from March of 2012. We are so happy to see that Arlington Garden continues to grow and is one of the loveliest places in town! Just off a busy thoroughfare in southwest…
How Can Interns Further Your Mission?
The next Pasadena Executive Roundtable meeting is Wed., Feb. 20, 8:30 – 10 am. How can nonprofits identify roles for interns, then find good interns? How can internships cultivate youth to give life-long service, explore careers…
JRP Office is Closed for Presidents’ Day Weekend
We will be closed Fri. Feb. 15 through Mon. Feb. 18.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Beth and Melanie ADORE all of the great volunteers that make Jericho Road Pasadena’s service to valuable to local nonprofits. Thank you so much for all you do and for making our jobs a true…
37th Annual Black History Parade and Festival, Saturday, February 16
Celebrate Black history, culture and achievements at Pasadena’s 37th annual Black History Parade and Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, February 16. The parade kicks off at Metropolitan Baptist Church in Altadena…
Be An Effective Board Member
Are you currently serving on a nonprofit board? Do you know what your legal duties are and do you understand how your board service contributes to the nonprofit’s cause? Join Jericho Road Pasadena’s Effective Board…
2018 Snapshot
JRP served 53 nonprofits in 2018, helping with board development, accounting & finance, strategic planning, data management, legal counsel, leadership development, human resources, marketing, graphic design, web development and video production. Many thanks to the…
JRP Builds a New Village
Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity. The saying, attributed to Roman philosopher Seneca, could describe how Holly Hight and Edrina Calderon made their own luck due to excellent timing and training. Within months of…
Be All You Can Be
Serving on a nonprofit board benefits the community and builds leadership skills and community connections. Have you ever considered serving on a nonprofit board? If so, you are invited to JRP’s Effective Board workshop, which prepares participants…