Jericho Road Pasadena Set to Go Before the City’s Arts and Culture Commission

Jericho Road Pasadena, an organization that connects skilled volunteers with Pasadena-area nonprofits, will deliver a presentation Wednesday, March 8, before the City’s Arts and Culture Commission as an information item during the Commission’s regular meeting.

Melanie Goodyear, the group’s director, will present details of two free classes on researching and applying for grants that Jericho Road Pasadena will be offering at the La Pintoresca branch library on March 11 and April 7, as well as other projects they do for nonprofits in the area.

Since 2010, the organization has connected volunteer experts with nonprofits that offer critical services to underserved residents in their communities. By meeting the internal needs of these nonprofits free of charge, nonprofit staff are able to focus on stronger delivery of services, thereby building better communities.

Jericho Road Pasadena follows a seven-step match-making and project management process that defines clear outcomes for the nonprofit and matches the right volunteer to the nonprofit’s need. Projects range from one-time consultations to year-long projects, and might be executed by one volunteer or a team.

After the presentation, the Arts and Culture Commission will review the revised Monument Policy for the City and later on receive report and updates from the commissioners and committees.

The Commission meets at the Hearing Room at 175 N. Garfield Avenue in Pasadena starting at 5:30 p.m.