| Grateful Clients of JVS |
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"You and the other staff have made those of us who practically live here at JVS feel a sense of dignity and purpose."
- A.Q. , San Francisco Department of Public Health "It was JVS who taught me it's ok to ask for directions to be repeated. It was at JVS that I learned it is okay to ask for help, and it was through JVS that I got my first job working with animals at Pets Unlimited. I know I have years of work ahead of me to become a veterinarian, but I am on the road. And I am happy that my relationship with JVS is now one of equality. They have helped me and in return I help JVS by training and coaching other youth to be successful." - Ammy, age 23 "I began as a client, but now I turn to JVS as an employer. I know from experience that JVS will provide me with well-trained nurses." - Galina, age 53, Victorian Healthcare Center "The first computer keyboard I touched was at JVS. I had been in the U.S. for only three months when I got my first American job through JVS." - James, age 20, Kaiser Permanente "I would be remiss if I didn't convey my deepest gratitude to you and the rest of the JVS team for all of your support in my job search, especially in the area of mock interviews. The high caliber of business professionals, such as yourself, JVS board members, and several partner companies in the SF community, that provided candid feedback was pivotal in helping me hone my interview skills, resume and messaging. Thank you so much for your dedication and leadership at JVS--the work you are doing is so incredibly important, and I feel very lucky to have had the opportunity to receive such incredible support from your organization." - R.B., Apple (via Kforce), in a note to Abby Snay, Executive Director "JVS helped me learn English and get my license so I can be who I am: a nurse." - Hasija, H.A.A.R.T. (Humanistic Alternatives to Addiction, Research and Treatment) "Your volunteers are always willing to help, and are a model of courteous professionalism." - A.Q. , San Francisco Department of Public Health "I wanted to take the opportunity to briefly provide you with an update regarding today's open interview with CPMC. It was honestly fabulous. The recruiters were so nice and friendly and the energy in the room was wonderful and positive. I believe we all had something relevant to say to the questions being asked. The entire experience was truly uplifting and judging by the feedback per the recruiters, JVS has facilitated this wonderful opportunity for us all. We are all so very grateful for this opportunity - it was confirmed that CPMC typically receives approximately 300 resumes per job opening, so this is immensely helpful to us all. They were very clear about how much faster the process would be on their end in choosing the right candidate per job opening, and since a new facility is in the making, more jobs are being created; they added that they looked forward to continually working with JVS and would be doing so on an ongoing basis. I am profoundly grateful for the opportunity and your help always." - Valerie, age 50, Hospital Assistant, in reference to an on-site hiring event with California Pacific Medical Center "I want to thank you all very much for all that you do, for the insight, the skills, and the encouragement you all have bestowed upon the many, who like me, want to go out and earn our living, to be of use, and incidentally, keep abreast of paying for groceries and rent. It's true that work transform lives. It makes us better people because it allows us to help others in some way." - A.Q. , San Francisco Department of Public Health "I have so much for which to thank you and the JVS team! I am convinced that the computer and job search skills that I learned through the JVS program as well as all of the support that I received from you and the JVS team, were highly instrumental in my getting the job! And, of course, if you hadn't sent me the information on this job, I may never have had the opportunity to apply for it! Again, many, many thanks!" - J.M., age 67 |