When the youngest child of single mother Gilda Evans was diagnosed as autistic, she set out on a long, frustrating journey to find the support and services she needed to care for her son. “Finding…
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Clarkia Flower Festival
Celebrate with Theodore Payne The Clarkia Flower Festival on May 17, hosted by UCLA BOTANICAL! This is the inaugural iteration of an annual event with the goal of fostering community spirit, celebrating nature, and supporting local…
Building a better website for a girl-focused initiative
When her daughter Ayana entered middle school, career educator Deirdre Skelton noticed something surprising. The typical bullying that comes with the middle school experience didn’t seem to be in effect with her daughter and friends,…
Just published! Fair Pay for Southern California Nonprofits: The 2025 Compensation & Benefits Survey
Attract and Retain the Best Employees for Your Organization in 2024 and Beyond. A tight labor market, high costs, and pandemic-related impacts to the workplace present challenges for nonprofit employers who manage their organizations’ compensation…
Pasadena Bike Month!
Pasadena Bike Month is back! Experience your community on two wheels. All rides and events are free. This week you can enjoy the following events: – NATIONAL BIKE TO SCHOOL DAY: Celebrate National Bike to…
Volunteer Spotlight: Jonathan Gordon
As we wrap up the Volunteer Appreciation Month, we’re shining a spotlight on Jonathan Gordon! Jonathan generously volunteered his accounting expertise to support Altadena Music Theatre. As Sarah Azcarate, Founder of Altadena Music Theatre shared,…
JRP Volunteer Expert Leads Asian American Professional Association to Next Level
For many growing nonprofits, there comes a moment where it’s time to turn years of steady advancement to a single giant leap. When the Asian American Professional Association reached that point, it called on Jericho…
Thank You, Volunteers!
As Volunteer Appreciation Week is wrapping up, we want to take a moment to recognize and celebrate everyone who volunteered with JRP this year. Your time, effort, and dedication have made a real impact! A…
Volunteer Appreciation Event
Last week, we hosted our annual Volunteer Appreciation Event at the JRP offices — and it was a blast! It’s always a great opportunity to say a heartfelt thank you to our incredible volunteers, get…
Happy Earth Day!
Today, April 22, is Earth Day and it’s the perfect opportunity to take action to protect our planet. If you’re in Pasadena, here are some activities you can join to celebrate: And if you’re looking…
Happy Volunteer Appreciation Week!
This Volunteer Aprpreciation Week we’re sending a massive THANK YOU to all the incredible volunteers who share their time, talent, and expertise to create real impact. Whether you’re offering guidance, tackling tough challenges, or uplifting others…
Elizabeth House to Welcome Community for 30th Anniversary Open House
Elizabeth House Center for Mother & Child Wellbeing will host a community open house on Thursday, May 15 from 1 to 3 p.m. to celebrate 30 years of service. The event at 559 N El Molino Ave.…