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A History of Helping
A HISTORY
OF HELPING
"JVS was a lifesaver."
Louise George looked forward to re-entering
the work force after her divorce. But after more
Esther Nenner came to the JVS Adult
than 20 years as a homemaker. she had no idea how
Day Program in 1983, learning skills for
to choose and prepare for a career. Fortunately, the
employment and daily living.
J VS Displaced Homemaker Program was there to
As one of the first clients in the JVS Sup-
help.
ported Employment Program, she was
"JVS was a lifesaver," she says. They encour-
placed at the Jewish Community Center as
aged me. taught rue how to present myself and my
a housekeeper in 1987. For three months, a
skills, and helped me build my confidence." JVS
JVS job coach worked at her side, helping
also helped her apply for a graduate assistantship
her to learn the details of the job. As Esther's
at Oakland University. which financed her studies
skills and confidence grew, the job coach's
in counseling.
involvement lessened.
Now. seven years after turning to JVS. Louise is
Today. Esther loves her job in the JCC
clinical director of a counseling service in Roch-
women's health club, and she earns com-
ester. She's one of more than 700 area women who
petitive wages. And like other JVS clients
have been helped by the JVS Displaced Home-
with developmental disabilities, she re-
maker Program.
ceives a wide range of services to help her
Since its founding in 1941. JVS has helped
reach her potential in work and life.
thousands of people find success in their working
Since its founding in 1941, JVS has helped
lives. Now, as we celebrate our 50th anniversary.
thousands of people find success and
we invite the entire community to share our pride
fulfillment in their working lives. Now, as we
in a half-century of service.
A HISTORY OF HELPING
" JVS helped me find my niche, "
Alan Silverberg realized his job was going no-
where. but he wasn't sure what to do about it.
Then a relative told him about JVS vocational
counseling and job placement services. "JVS did
some testing to help me discover my interests and
my strongest skills," Alan says. "Then they helped
me find a suitable job opening, and they helped
me prepare my resume."
Alan was hired as a leasing consultant for Vil-
lage Green. a company that manages apartment
complexes. He did so well, the company moved
him around to developments that needed sales
help. Before long. he was promoted to assistant
manager at a new Village Green project.
"I like the job, and I like the company." Alan says.
"I feel like I've finally found my niche."
Since its founding in 1941. JVS has helped
thousands of people find success and fulfillment
celebrate our 50th anniversary, we invite
in their working lives. Now. as we celebrate our
the entire community to share our pride in a
50th anniversary, we invite the entire community
half-century of service.
to share our pride in a half-century of service.
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