2024 General Community Grants

jvs_socal
Amount:
Year:
2024
Field of Interest:
At-Risk Youth, Basic Needs & Social Services, People with Disabilties, Veterans, Vulnerable Populations
Program Name:
Grant Type:
General Community

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION

Founded in 1931, JVS SoCal empowers individuals to achieve dignity and economic independence through sustainable employment. Each year it serves over 30,000 job seekers from marginalized backgrounds through human-centered system navigation, work readiness, career coaching, job training, job search assistance, job placement assistance, professional mentoring, and post-employment retention services. Each year it serves 2,000 Veterans through connection to VA benefits, mental and emotional health resources, housing support, intensive career services, vocational training, job placement and retention support, and crisis aversion funds.

 

www.jvs-socal.org

GRANT PURPOSE

To provide one-time direct hardship relief that will help stabilize individuals and families during a time of crisis or need, substantially improving their self-sufficiency and quality of life.