[JVS SoCal] remains committed to “economic independence through sustainable employment.” This heritage and mission are what inspired my desire to continue my life of service at JVS SoCal. I am honored to join this community and be a part of a legacy of service that began nearly a century ago.
Sandra Ornelas let fear hold her back for far too long. At 40 years old, she weighed almost 500 lbs. and had been out of work for 5 years. That feeling is a thing of the past for this JVS SoCal CareerWork$ Medical program graduate, who had always dreamed of helping children when she discovered our program.
Like many of our nation’s restaurant industry workers, Citlali Salazar was feeling vulnerable and frustrated during the pandemic. He had dedicated years of his life to restaurants and suddenly his was closed, open, then closed again …