If you want to go fast, travel alone. If you want to go far, travel together. –African proverb The Phil Simon Clinic Tanzania Project (“the Tanzania Project”) is run entirely by volunteers, all of whom…
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Remembering JRP Founder John Blue
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of JRP founder John Blue. We will miss his insights, his wit and his kindness. Below is our newsletter article about him from May 2018.…
Pasadena NAACP: A Century Old, But Staying Relevant
How does a 100-year-old civil rights organization stay relevant in an age of social media-fueled activism? For the Pasadena branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) a strategic plan developed…
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…
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…
What’s your idea of fun?
Hiking, golf, gardening, Netflix? What’s your idea of fun? For Jericho Road Pasadena co-founder John Blue, it’s doing something constructive for the community. “I’m very serious. It is fun when I’ve done something useful and…
Calling All JRP Volunteers!
We want to hear from you! Please join us for a volunteer listening session on Sunday, Sept. 24, 1 pm at Neighboohood UU Church. What have you enjoyed about your volunteer experience with us or…
Baboons and Kangaroos and Foxes, Oh My!
Meet Chrissy, a precocious baboon who lives at a nonprofit called Animal Tracks, located near Agua Dulce. Chrissy is one of over 3 dozen exotic animals at Animal Tracks, including rare foxes, kangaroos, monkeys, porcupines,…