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…
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Do You Hear What I Hear?
Pasadena Hear Center, a non-profit organization since 1954, is dedicated to helping people of all ages be a part of the hearing and speech world by offering many free and affordable services. They came to…
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…
Volunteers Live Longer and Happier Lives
Did you know how healthy volunteering is? According to The Longevity Project (www.howardsfriedman.com/longevityproject). Helping others, feeling challenged in work you enjoy, being organized, and having a good social network are 4 of the most important…
Board Development for Los Angeles Center for Community Law and Action
LACCLA combats exploitative and discriminatory economic practices and prevents the displacement of low-income residents from their neighborhoods. They support the members of our community through legal and collective action and thereby empower the community to exercise…
Improving Mental Health
Americans are realizing how important mental health is and how under-resourced we are to support good mental health. We posted last week about a database project JRP completed in 2013 for Rose City Counseling Center,…