Jericho Road Pasadena is great at matching volunteers with community needs. Although we usually connect skilled volunteers with a nonprofit’s operational needs, we are now putting our match-making skills to good use by supporting seniors,…
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New Website for the San Gabriel Women’s Foundation
Did you know that Jericho Road Pasadena serves nonprofits in the city surrounding Pasadena too? We recently completed a new website for the San Gabriel Women’s Foundation, which is comprised of Volunteers, blending together each member’s…
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…
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…
JRP Honors Volunteers!
Thanks to everyone who attended the fun and fabulous open house on Saturday! Jericho Road board members, along with 60 community guests, gathered under the beautiful oaks as Pasadena Mayor Terry Tornek handed out appreciation…
Volunteer Field Trip to Arlington Garden
Many thanks to Michelle Matthews, Exec. Dir. of Arlington Garden (arlingtongardenpasadena.com/) for hosting a field trip for JRP volunteers on April 17! The garden is so lovely and we were able to hear about the garden’s…
Hope With A Helping Hand
Shepherd’s Pantry, a Glendora non-profit, provides food, clothing, emotional support, resource counseling and tutoring to those in need living in the East San Gabriel Valley. Recipients of Congresswoman Judy Chu’s award in 2013 as the…
Why Do Volunteers Give Their Time
Jericho Road Pasadena recently had a listening session to hear what our volunteers like about working with us and what we can improve. Attendees love using their skills and also building new skills, they like…
Volunteering to Help Others Helps Yourself!
Take a look at these many ways volunteering helps you as much as it does those you volunteer to help. http://www.upworthy.com/its-not-just-nice-here-are-11-research-backed-reasons-to-volunteer-your-time11-fascinating-facts-that-prove-helping-others-really-helps-you
Presidential Award for Service
Congratulations to JRP volunteer Susan Hardwick for earning the Presidential Award for Service! Susan donated 650 in the past couple of years, qualifying her for a special certificate and pin from the Obama administration. Thank…
Volunteer Open House is Oct. 29
Whether you’re a JRP volunteer, donor, nonprofit client, friend or supporter, you are invited to stop by our open house on Sat. Oct. 29 between 2 – 5 pm. There will be a short program…