SoCal Carestag:www.kcet.org,2010-01-19:/socal/socal_cares//10292011-02-24T20:41:00ZThere are hundreds of charitable organizations across southern California that are making life better for the less fortunate. KCET's SoCal Cares puts the spotlight on non-profits whose good works often go unnoticed. These short segments air regularly on KCET. Movable Type Pro 4.361Jewish Educational Trade School: Jewish Education for the Real Worldtag:www.kcet.org,2011:/socal/socal_cares//1029.308122011-02-24T20:08:46Z2011-02-24T20:41:00ZThe Jewish Educational Trade School (JETS) works to set students on an optimum course to becoming industrious and productive members of society, as well as proud and active members of the Jewish communityVal Zavalahttp://www.kcet.org/cgi-bin/mt/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=1029&id=40
There are hundreds of charitable organizations across southern California that are making life better for the less fortunate. KCET's SoCal Cares puts the spotlight on non-profits whose good works often go unnoticed. These short segments air regularly on KCET. This segment of SoCal Cares features the good work of, Jewish Educational Trade School.
About Jewish Educational Trade SchoolThe Jewish Educational Trade School (JETS) works to set students on an optimum course to becoming industrious and productive members of society, as well as proud and active members of the Jewish community. By creating a synthesis between Judaic and secular education - rather than seeing them as conflicting - JETS enables each student to thrive in accordance with their own unique interests, passions, and strengths. JETS' high school program, diverse range of choices in career training opportunities, interactive approach to Torah Studies, creative schedule of extracurricular activities, and low student-to-teacher ratio are all geared toward building each individual student's sense of accomplishment and self-esteem. By instilling confidence and engendering a sense of joy and enthusiasm for study and trade, JETS enables each student to make the most important discovery of all: himself!
Location: 16601 Rinaldi Street, Granada Hills, CA 91344
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St. Anne's: Helping Mothers and Changing Generationstag:www.kcet.org,2010:/socal/socal_cares//1029.266072010-10-13T18:59:21Z2011-03-28T19:44:25ZSt. Anne's provides quality, comprehensive services to nearly 800 at-risk teenage mothers and their children, most of whom are in the foster care system.Val Zavalahttp://www.kcet.org/cgi-bin/mt/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=1029&id=40
There are hundreds of charitable organizations across southern California that are making life better for the less fortunate. KCET's SoCal Cares puts the spotlight on non-profits whose good works often go unnoticed. These short segments air regularly on KCET. This segment of SoCal Cares features the good work of, St. Anne's.
About St. Anne'sSt. Anne's provides quality, comprehensive services to nearly 800 at-risk teenage mothers and their children, most of whom are in the foster care system. Many are neglected or emotionally and physically abused. St. Anne's offers a network of services including safe housing, free child care, education and vocational support, mental health services and life skills, all aimed at helping young women become good mothers and responsible citizens.
Location: 115 North Occidental Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90026
Phone: 213-381-2931
Founded: 1908
President/CEO: Tony Walker, MA
To learn more about St. Anne's, visit their website.
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Junior Blind: Seeing True Potentialtag:www.kcet.org,2010:/socal/socal_cares//1029.266062010-10-13T18:31:27Z2011-02-22T19:46:26ZJunior Blind helps children and adults who are blind, visually impaired or multi-disabled achieve independence. Val Zavalahttp://www.kcet.org/cgi-bin/mt/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=1029&id=40
There are hundreds of charitable organizations across southern California that are making life better for the less fortunate. KCET's SoCal Cares puts the spotlight on non-profits whose good works often go unnoticed. These short segments air regularly on KCET. First up, Junior Blind.
About Junior BlindJunior Blind helps children and adults who are blind, visually impaired or multi-disabled achieve independence. Approximately 700,000 Californians are blind or visually impaired. Many have three to six other disabilities as well. Jr. Blind serves nearly 10,000 children, adults and family members in 22 counties in California with a wide variety of programs, both in-home and at their campus.
Location: 5300 Angeles Vista Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90043
Phone: 323-295-4555
Founded: 1953
President/ CEO: Miki Jordan, M.S.
To learn more about Junior Blind, visit their website.
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The Jewish Educational Trade School (JETS) works to set students on an optimum course to becoming industrious and productive members of society, as well as proud and active members of the Jewish community. By creating a synthesis between Judaic and secular education - rather than seeing them as conflicting - JETS enables each student to thrive in accordance with their own unique interests, passions, and strengths. JETS' high school program, diverse range of choices in career training opportunities, interactive approach to Torah Studies, creative schedule of extracurricular activities, and low student-to-teacher ratio are all geared toward building each individual student's sense of accomplishment and self-esteem. By instilling confidence and engendering a sense of joy and enthusiasm for study and trade, JETS enables each student to make the most important discovery of all: himself!
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St. Anne's provides quality, comprehensive services to nearly 800 at-risk teenage mothers and their children, most of whom are in the foster care system. Many are neglected or emotionally and physically abused. St. Anne's offers a network of services including safe housing, free child care, education and vocational support, mental health services and life skills, all aimed at helping young women become good mothers and responsible citizens.
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Junior Blind helps children and adults who are blind, visually impaired or multi-disabled achieve independence. Approximately 700,000 Californians are blind or visually impaired. Many have three to six other disabilities as well. Jr. Blind serves nearly 10,000 children, adults and family members in 22 counties in California with a wide variety of programs, both in-home and at their campus.
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