Regina Lucas: From Inner City Struggle to Independence
At 21 years old and with a baby on the way, Regina Lucas saw social services as a bridge that could take her away from… Read More »Regina Lucas: From Inner City Struggle to Independence
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JVS SoCal’s Veterans First Program Provided For Me and My Children
Jamie Kincaid came from a small town with few opportunities, so she created them for herself—first on her own and then more recently with the… Read More »JVS SoCal’s Veterans First Program Provided For Me and My Children
Connecting and Supporting Women Professionals with WoMentoring at JVS SoCal
In 2019, commercial banker Kelly Wang visited Los Angeles on a pleasure trip which changed her future forever. She was so impressed with the city,… Read More »Connecting and Supporting Women Professionals with WoMentoring at JVS SoCal
BankWork$ 100th Graduation “I’m ready to become a banker!”
Celebrating its one-hundredth graduation since its launch in 2006, JVS SoCal’s BankWork$ program proudly graduated ten more students, motivated and ready to start their banking… Read More »BankWork$ 100th Graduation “I’m ready to become a banker!”
A letter from new CEO Jeff Carr: “I am honored to be a part of a legacy of service”
[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… Read More »A letter from new CEO Jeff Carr: “I am honored to be a part of a legacy of service”
Setting Aside Fear to Pursue a Dream Career: “It’s opened up so many things”
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… Read More »Setting Aside Fear to Pursue a Dream Career: “It’s opened up so many things”