Our Non-Profit Beginnings

“VISION
WJC envisions a world in which communities are healed, united, and transformed through conflict resolution education and practices rooted in equity, justice, and opportunity.

MISSION
WJC empowers people to strengthen their communities by growing the conflict resolution skills and capacity of youth, educators, schools, and community partners. ”

— WJC Mission Statement

The Maxwell House is operated by the Western Justice Center, a non-profit serving youth and educators in Southern California since 1987.

By booking The Maxwell House, you are assisting valuable programs that empower people to strengthen their communities. WJC does this by growing the conflict resolution skills and capacity of youth, educators, schools, and community partners.

Thank You Donors

The transformation of the Maxwell House, from abandoned and trash-strewn building in the 1980s to Western Justice Center headquarters and sought-after meeting space and event venue, is a story of hard work and generous donations of time, expertise and funds. A walk through the Maxwell House reveals tributes to the many gracious donors who helped restore this grand space.
*The Ahmanson Foundation Grand Staircase*
*Caroline Baker Interior Design*
*The Hugh and Hazel Darling Foundation Library*
*Judicial figurines: a gift from Honorable Ferdinand E. Fernandez*
*Elise Mudd Marvin Dining Room*
*Elise Mudd Marvin Fresco Ceiling*
*Peter W. Mullin Entry Portico*
*Alfred C. Munger Foundation Living Room*
*Pasadena Community Foundation Children’s Workshop*
*The Rose Hills Foundation Casita Arroyo*
*The Rose Hills Foundation Elevator*
*The Dr. Carl M. Franklin and Mrs. Carolyn C. Franklin Conference Room*
Sterling C. Franklin, via Morris S. Smith Foundation, graciously launched the ***Judge James F. Nelson Endowment Fund of the Western Justice Center*** to celebrate the legacy of Judge Nelson. This fund will, over time, and with additional gifts from other generous donors, provide scholarship support for interns to work on projects at WJC.

To find out more about Western Justice Center, visit our website, www.westernjusticecenter.org.