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As Los Angeles’ first and oldest non-profit dedicated exclusively to employment services, JVS has helped hundreds of thousands of people. One thing we place importance on is the difference a job can make to someone’s self esteem, how it can mean independence to a single mother on welfare, or turn a vulnerable youth away from the wrong path. A job can also be an anchor, a place to begin rebuilding for someone whose life is in turmoil.

Like Tzigeh Mesfun, an East African victim of human trafficking, was held as a virtual slave right here in L.A. When she finally escaped, she didn’t know where to turn for help. With the assistance of one of our community partners, she made her way to JVS. JVS provided more than ESL classes and career counseling, we provided a compassionate advocate who helped her through every step of the job search process. Tzigeh recently celebrated over two years on the job as a valued employee at Loehmann’s and today she is living the American dream in freedom. Most important to Tzigeh, she is self-sufficient. Only a job could make that possible.

It was a job that helped L.A. native Adam Koffman find stability after Hurricane Katrina destroyed the new life and circle of friends he had built in New Orleans. Forced to evacuate, Adam came home to LA and turned to the Jewish community for support. Referred to JVS to help rebuild his career, Adam worked intensively with his career counselor and ultimately found the perfect fit. Today, he is a financial consultant at UCLA.

JVS continues to partner with other agencies and individuals in our community, in the wake of disasters, cutbacks in funding, and other barriers. The real success of these partnerships is reflected in the achievements of our clients and our unique ability to meet their needs as the job market changes. A recent example is BankWorks, an innovative program that trains people for careers in the banking industry, and is funded by a consortium of banks throughout Los Angeles. BankWorks was the key for Jonnique Rush, a high school drop out with little

chance of a future career, who developed the skills and confidence she needed to land a job at Wells Fargo. Today she is working hard and making plans to continue her education. Jonnique’s success would not have been possible without the support of our donors and their ongoing willingness to help.

We urge you to please help us reach out to those in need, to partner with others in our community and to make sure JVS is always here to lend a helping hand. Consider making a donation to JVS today.

Your contribution is tax-deductible and 88% of revenue goes directly towards our clients.

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For more information about donation opportunities, email donateonline@jvsla.org or call (323) 761-8888 or (818) 464-3222.