February 6, 2020 – Oakland County Michigan Works! is celebrating the grand opening of its new service center at 7500 Highland Road in Waterford which will support the needs of more than 2,600 job seekers a month in a more-accessible location.
JVS Women to Work Program Highlighted on Local News
January 12, 2020 – Judy Richmond, JVS Women to Work Coordinator, and Lori VanWormer, a former program participant stopped by the Fox2 News studios to highlight how this unique program helps transform lives.
Fox2: Southfield’s E-Cycle Opportunities Recycles Old Electronics
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (December 16, 2019) – Derek Kevra of Fox2 Detroit visited to learn about the importance of properly recycling electronics and the services provided by E-Cycle Opportunities to area businesses and residents.
JVS Human Services Names Paul Blatt as New CEO
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (December 18, 2019) – Josh Eichenhorn, chair of the Board of Trustees of JVS Human Services,
JOIN Intern Writes Story for The Jewish News
December 4 – The Detroit Jewish News published an article written by JOIN intern Grace Sherbin about her experience last summer working at JARC.
The Dementia Journey: An Oakland Press Feature Tells How to Keep Joy in the Holidays
December 9 – The Oakland Press featured the Brown Program in this article about finding joy in the holidays when a family member is living with dementia.
Kevin Blackburn’s Story: “Being a Hard Worker Does Pay Off”
December 10 – An Amazon Blog entitled, “What a catastrophic injury can’t take away,” tells how Kevin Blackburn of Trenton,
JVS in The Detroit News
November 28, 2019 – Trained in an innovative program at JVS Human Services, Kevin Blackburn – who in 20015 lost his hands in a powerline accident – has been working and excelling since early July at the Amazon sorting center in Brownstown Township.
JVS in The Jewish News: JVS to be Key Player at Durfee Innovation Society
October 24, 2019 – JVS Human Services is set to play a key role in job training and placement for Detroiters needing work with a new career center at the Durfee Innovation Society.
JVS on Fox2: Amid surge in online grocery shopping, Amazon and others hiring workers with special needs
Fox 2 News Anchor Roop Raj visited JVS Human Services’ simulated warehouse sorting and fulfillment center in Detroit, where we’re helping people with disabilities get good-paying jobs with Amazon and other employers.