HealthWorks gave this single mother a new career
For Otilia Cruz perseverance is the most important trait in her life. An immigrant from Mexico, she moved to the United States when she was… Read More »HealthWorks gave this single mother a new career
Client Stories
On her way to help Spanish-speaking patients so they experience better care
Fatima Rodriguez grew up in Long Beach, California. After working hard and graduating high school, she went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree… Read More »On her way to help Spanish-speaking patients so they experience better care
HealthWorks changed this former restauranteur’s life
Monquenta Young always wanted to go into nursing. Before deciding to enroll in HealthWorks, JVS SoCal’s free eight-week program that trains students to become Certified… Read More »HealthWorks changed this former restauranteur’s life
WoMentoring nurtures future Wellness Coach’s career
Nutrition has played an important role for Oriella Justin most of her life. As a young woman, she struggled with her eating habits and sensitivities.… Read More »WoMentoring nurtures future Wellness Coach’s career
BankWork$ was a godsend for Ervin Torres
In the summer of 2022, Ervin Torres was a Business and Economics major at Santa Monica College, struggling to make ends meet and support his… Read More »BankWork$ was a godsend for Ervin Torres
Scholarship opened a path to the ER for Dean Paz
Dean Paz had always wanted to be a doctor. The Los Angeles native had his heart set on health professions since graduating from De Toledo… Read More »Scholarship opened a path to the ER for Dean Paz