Helping a century-old school secure its future In 1919, as World War I drew to a close, the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary established Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Parish School in…
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Giving Back While Doing Your Holiday Shopping
Will you shop online for holiday gifts? If so, there are several ways to give a percentage to Jericho Road Pasadena, or any other nonprofit you support, at no additional cost to you. Amazon’s Smile program…
Land conservancy adds legacy focus to its giving program
Land conservancy adds legacy focus to its giving program The Pasadena-based Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy has a robust donation program powered by people who care about preserving local open space and wildlife habitats. What it…
Flashback Friday: Nonprofits Know the Secret of Alchemy
Flashback Friday: Nonprofits Know the Secret of Alchemy One of JRP’s favorite nonprofit partners is Journey House, which assists emancipated foster youth to meet their initial independent living needs. JRP has provided Journey House with…
Flashback Friday: Website for Journey House Completed
One of JRP’s favorite nonprofit partners is Journey House, which assists emancipated foster youth to meet their initial independent living needs. JRP has provided Journey House with $15,000 of pro bono services, thereby helping many…
Preparing a longtime youth force for the future—and a new ED
Preparing a longtime youth force for the future—and a new Exec. Dir. Having a strategic plan in place is vital. It’s even more critical when your organization’s Founder is leaving. To help with a transition…
Hope House: Demystifying the art of social media marketing
Hope House: Demystifying the art of social media marketing Hope House for the Multiple-Handicapped Inc. was founded in El Monte in 1963 by a group of community leaders and parents of children with multiple handicaps.…
Pasadena Senior Center gets high-end web expertise
Pasadena Senior Center gets high-end web expertise Opened in 1960, Pasadena Senior Center helps older adults engage, enrich and empower their lives by providing opportunities for social interaction, recreation, basic support and needs services, education,…
Sharing Your Skills Helps Communities Thrive
It’s #ProBonoWeek and JRP is celebrating our many wonderful skilled volunteers! “Pro bono publico” is a Latin phrase meaning “for the public good”. Pro bono, or skill-based volunteering refers to the voluntary engagement of people…
Flashback Friday: Journey House Celebrates 30 Years with the Help of JRP Volunteers
Flashback Friday: Journey House Celebrates 30 Years with the Help of JRP Volunteers One of JRP’s favorite nonprofit partners is Journey House, which assists emancipated foster youth to meet their initial independent living needs. JRP…
Edrina Calderon shares her mastery of the nonprofit numbers game
Back in 2018, accountant Edrina Calderon was looking for a meaningful way to give back. When a friend told her about Jericho Road Pasadena, it sounded like an intriguing fit. Attending the organization’s Effective Board…
Ashok Boghani brings consultant skills and passion to JRP Board
After nearly 40 years working with governments and corporations worldwide, management consultant Ashok Boghani retired. Recently, he and his wife, Meera, moved to Pasadena. That was a true stroke of luck for Jericho Road Pasadena,…