Social Services
Social Services
JVS' social service programs assist people to overcome immense obstacles to lead more self-reliant and empowered lives.
Our clients include dislocated workers, individuals with disabilities, at risk, foster and probation youth, immigrants and refugees, mature workers, people who are dependent on public assistance and individuals with economic, social, and psychological barriers to employment.
Dr. Randall M. Schaffer had asuccessful medical practice in New Orleans before selling itto launch a non-profit serving the poor with mobile healthcare.He lost everything in Hurricane Katrina, which sent him across the country withhis children. When he turned to the SOVA Food Pantry and Resource Center for help, he was referred to the JVS career counselor on site who worked with him until he landed a job that gavehim stability and the chance to dream again.
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Recovery & Low Income Programs
Recovery & Low Income Programs JVS Career Center at Beit T’Shuvah Maintaining the delicate balance of recovery from substance abuse while juggling the pressures of re-entering the workforce is a challenge for... Details
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Refugees & Immigrants
Refugees & Immigrants JVS brings the American Dream to life for over a thousand refugees and immigrants each year who arrive from all over the world. Although they often leave behind professional careers, friends and family... Details
Programs & Services
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If your business is facing layoffs or closure, JVS' Rapid Response team can help!
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Whether you're looking for a job or needing to fill one, JVS' online job bank ParnossahWorksLA.org is free to job seekers and employers alike!
