BankWork$ helps single mom achieve her career goals
Edith Garcia was a single mom of a two-year old living in the garage next to her mother’s apartment. She had her son Damian the… Read More »BankWork$ helps single mom achieve her career goals
Who We Are
Stories about those who are part of JVS SoCal. From employees to volunteers, to leadership serving in our programs. Learn about who we are here.
AW graduate: “It feels amazing that I am contributing to people’s careers”
Luis Hernandez knows what’s it like to have a full-circle moment when he speaks to JVS ApartmentWorks career training program participants. In 2017, Luis was… Read More »AW graduate: “It feels amazing that I am contributing to people’s careers”
Scholarship Committee was a perfect fit for Ryan and Ali Gagerman
Ryan and Ali Gagerman feel blessed to be part of the JVS SoCal Scholarship Committee, which every year awards Jewish students the opportunity to pursue… Read More »Scholarship Committee was a perfect fit for Ryan and Ali Gagerman
From jail to Intake Specialist: Gabino’s path to re-entry
Gabino Mendez spent most of his life as a teenager in and out of jail. A victim of a dysfunctional family, he was forced to… Read More »From jail to Intake Specialist: Gabino’s path to re-entry
BankWork$ made the difference for this Russian immigrant in L.A.
Rozanna Vakhapova wanted to challenge herself when she moved from Russia to the United States in 2009 at the age of 24. She knew very… Read More »BankWork$ made the difference for this Russian immigrant in L.A.
Moving forward together: women educating & inspiring generations
As Women’s History Month 2025 unfolds, the theme “Moving Forward Together: Women Educating & Inspiring Generations” highlights the power of mentorship, leadership, and collective progress. … Read More »Moving forward together: women educating & inspiring generations