After being released from incarceration in August 2024, Kristina Ruff, a U.S. Army Reserve veteran, faced overwhelming challenges. Although she retained legal custody of her children, they… Read More »Veteran Kristina Ruff rebuilds life through Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)
When Rita Elder was laid off after years of dedicated work in human resources for large entertainment companies, the experience was both shocking and deeply… Read More »Turning setbacks into success: Rita Elder’s journey with JVS SoCal
Before Karina Marroquin enrolled in JVS SoCal’s HealthWorks program, she was in the middle of one of the most demanding chapters of her life. A new… Read More »JVS SoCal’s HealthWorks empowers single mother to build a future in healthcare
For Emely Ventura, pursuing a career in healthcare was always a dream—but one that felt just out of reach. As a young woman balancing financial… Read More »Overcoming barriers: How Emely Ventura built a new career with JVS SoCal
Before joining JVS SoCal’s ImagingWorks program, Teodora Chrystie built a creative career in production. After earning a master’s degree from USC School of Cinematic Arts, she worked in a selection of feature and short films. Most recently,… Read More »How ImagingWorks gave Teodora Chrystie a new career path
JVS SoCal team member Emilio Slu lost his home in Altadena when the Eaton Fire devastated his community on January 7, 2025. Forced to flee with only his medications, he suddenly faced homelessness—the… Read More »How community support helped Emilio Slu restart his life after the 2025 L.A. Fires