Dr. Terrence Roberts and The Little Rock Nine In 1957, nine African-American students enrolled at Little Rock Central High School. Three years prior, the U.S. Supreme Court had ruled that segregation of public schools was…
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Flashback Friday: Board Placement: League of Women Voters
Flashback Friday: Board Placement: League of Women Voters Celebrating Women’s History Month by highlighting some of Pasadena’s great nonprofits that support women. The League of Women Voters, Pasadena Area, has been very busy this year,…
John Blue Memorial Fund
John Blue Memorial Fund Many thanks to the family and friends of JRP co-founder John Blue, who have donated to a memorial fund honoring his vision of a strong nonprofit community. John’s 8-year-old granddaughter, Jane,…
Happy New Year!
Jericho Road Pasadena will be closed on Friday, January 1. For a change we won’t be watching a live Rose Parade, we’ll watch a reimagined New Year celebration!
Thank You for Your Year-End Gift!
Giving to JRP is giving to the whole community! By donating to JRP, you help local nonprofits accomplish their good work even more effectively, which creates a better community for all. Thank you for investing…
Happy Holidays!
Jericho Road Pasadena will be closed Friday, December 25 for Christmas. Happy holidays to all our wonderful supporters and thank you for sharing your time, talent and treasure with JRP!
10 Years of Accomplishments
JRP is Celebrating 10 Years of Strengthening Nonprofits and Communities! Jericho Road Pasadena is celebrating our 10th anniversary with a very exciting record of achievement, having helped over 200 local nonprofits through skilled volunteer matching…
JRP Hosts 2020 Virtual Effective Board Training
JRP hosted our two-day Effective Board Training this week! The virtual training was a success with many local community leaders tuning in to develop and strengthen board leadership skills. JRP is happy to provide this…
It’s Giving Tuesday
Include charitable giving in your flurry of holiday preparations! #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) and the…
Happy Thanksgiving!
Jericho Road Pasadena will be closed Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving. Beth and Melanie are very thankful for the many wonderful volunteers, nonprofit partners and donors that we work with you. THANK YOU!
Last Day to Register for Effective Board is Nov. 30
Jericho Road Pasadena’s Effective Board workshop is always a popular event, so registration will end at 5 pm on Monday, November 30. Please contact JRP at 626-714-7234 or MGoodyear@JRPasadena.org if you have any questions about…
Board Placement at Key Community Housing
Board Placement at Key Community Housing Key Community Housing promotes and participates in partnerships to create and maintain accessible, affordable housing options for people with developmental disabilities. They have been a small but effective organization…