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…
Category: Projects
Jericho Road Pasadena connects nonprofits with skilled volunteers who provide professional expertise to help organizations grow, strengthen operations, and expand their impact in the community. Through strategic partnerships, volunteers support nonprofits in areas such as leadership development, marketing, fundraising, technology, finance, operations, and organizational planning.
Our past projects highlight the power of collaboration between mission-driven organizations and experienced professionals who want to make a difference. Whether through short-term consulting or long-term strategic support, each project is designed to help nonprofits build capacity and better serve their communities.
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,…
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…
How Pasadena Senior Center Modernized Their Brand with Community-Driven Design
Pasadena Senior Center is a donor-supported nonprofit with no local, state or government funding. Attracting new supporters is critical, and that means keeping the Center and its brands fresh and relevant on community sites. Opened…
Powering Up PFLAG Asian Pacific Islander Chapter Accounting System
The Asian Pacific Islander Chapter of PFLAG San Gabriel Valley was founded in 2013 to support PFLAG, the first and largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and their families. The…
Altadena Library Foundation Secures Next-level Fundraising Expertise
The Altadena Library Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, supports the independent Altadena Library District through fundraising and advocacy. As part of its fundraising efforts, ALF Board President Mark Mariscal approached Jericho Road Pasadena to locate a…
Community impact highlight! Mount Wilson Observatory Testimonial
We’re thrilled to share a testimonial from one of our esteemed partner nonprofits, Mount Wilson Observatory. Through our collaboration, we connected them with Luther, a dedicated volunteer grant writer, resulting in a resounding success! Are…
JRP Volunteer Expert Helps Art House Pasadena Sharpen Grant-Seeking Skills
When Art House Pasadena Executive Director Korey Wyatt approached Jericho Road Pasadena to connect him with a volunteer marketing expert, he already knew what to expect. Seven years ago, Korey had asked JRP for a…
JRP Helps Theatre Put Business Side in the Spotlight
When your passion is the performing arts, it can be challenging to focus on the nuts and bolts side of running a successful nonprofit. That’s why the Altadena Music Theatre turned to Jericho Road Pasadena…
Preserving High-Flying Memories of the Mount Lowe Railway and Southern California’s Transportation History
On the Fourth of July 1893, the Mount Lowe Railway made its first revenue run from a spot near Lake Street and Calaveras in Altadena. Traveling northwest and then back into Rubio Canyon, passengers transferred…
Funding Mt. Wilson Observatory’s Next Century
In 1908, a four-year-old observatory at the summit of Mt. Wilson boasted the largest and most powerful telescope of its kind in the world. It was quickly supplanted by another that could gather three times…
Theodore Payne Foundation Receives Expert Guidance on Human Resources
California native plants are the stars of the Theodore Payne Foundation (TPF), a nonprofit organization set on 22 acres of canyon land in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles. Focused on education and inspiration,…