JVS Los Angeles Helps Individuals Launch Careers in Banking

Since 2013, Jonathan “Jon” David has served as CEO of Tapstone Holdings, LLC, an advertising company with offices in Santa Monica and West Hollywood, California. Alongside his pursuits at Tapstone Holdings, Jonathan David gives back to the community through his support of organizations such as Jewish Vocational Services (JVS) Los Angeles.

In its efforts to help individuals gain economic independence, JVS Los Angeles oversees a variety of career training programs and services. For those with an interest in the financial services industry, the organization offers BankWork$, an eight-week program that trains job seekers for careers in banking. 

To be eligible for the program, prospective applicants must be 18 years old, speak and write English, and have a high school diploma or GED. Those accepted into the program learn about proper professional conduct and are trained in banking topics such as identity theft and cash handling. Many trainees who complete BankWork$ advance to careers with JVS’ partner banks, including Banc of California, US Bank, and Wells Fargo.

Since it was founded more than a decade ago, BankWork$ has helped hundreds of people launch careers in banking. For more information about the program, visit www.jvsla.org.

Three Lesser-Known Bob Dylan Facts

Since 2013, Jonathan (Jon) David has served as the CEO of Tapstone Holdings, LLC. When he is not working, Jonathan David enjoys listening to Bob Dylan. 

Dylan has largely remained an enigma through his decades-spanning career. Here are three-lesser known facts about Dylan. 

1. Hammond’s Folly - Bob Dylan was first signed to Columbia records after producer John H. Hammond heard Dylan playing harmonica on a record from Carolyn Hester. Though Hammond’s boss and Columbia’s vice president chided Dylan’s voice as being the worst thing he’d ever heard, Hammond signed Dylan anyway. After Dylan's first album was considered a commercial flop, the hire came to be known as "Hammond's Folly," though the producer’s faith eventually paid off. Hammond is also responsible for signing such legends as Aretha Franklin, Bruce Springsteen, Leonard Cohen, and Billie Holiday. 

2. Holden Caulfield - Though Dylan starred in the unsuccessful 1987 film Hearts of Fire, he almost got his first leading role decades earlier. An agent from MCA approached John H. Hammond in 1962, saying he thought Dylan would be perfect for the role of Holden Caulfield from The Catcher in the Rye, for which the studio owned the rights. The film, and consequently Dylan’s role in it, never came to fruition. 

3. “House of the Rising Sun” - One of the songs on Dylan’s self-titled first album is the classic “House of the Rising Sun.” Dylan learned the particular arrangement he used for the song from Dave Van Ronk, another, often-overlooked, folk musician. However, Dylan didn’t ask Van Ronk’s permission to use that version until after he already did it. Van Ronk eventually had to stop playing the song, tired of people thinking he got it from Dylan. Dylan himself ended up doing the same thing when The Animals released their popular version of the song.

Volunteering for the House of Ruth Los Angeles

 

Jonathan “Jon” David is the CEO of Tapstone Holdings, LLC, where he has launched over 100 successful advertising campaigns since 2013. Aside from work, Jonathan David supports the efforts of the House of Ruth Los Angeles, a nonprofit organization whose aim is to assist families and individuals dealing with domestic violence.

One of the many ways to help the House of Ruth is to volunteer for the charity. Those who volunteer for the House of Ruth must first complete a state-mandated 40-hour training course on working with individuals who have experienced domestic violence. The training is crucial, as it helps volunteers complete their wide variety of tasks within the organization. Volunteers often answer calls for the group’s 24-hour hotline, accompany clients to court, assist in child care, help clients who need temporary restraining orders, and more.

If none of these roles sounds like a good fit, the organization offers a number of alternative ways to contribute. Aside from donating, other ways to help include sponsoring your own fundraising drive, holding a garage or bake sale to raise funds, or volunteering your professional expertise at the organization’s office or one of their board committees.

To learn more about the House of Ruth and ways you can help battle domestic violence, visit www.houseofruthinc.org.

Jewish Vocational Services Los Angeles Helps People Find Jobs and Hope

As founder and CEO of Tapstone Holdings, LLC, Jonathan David oversees strategy, product and business development, and day-to-day operations of the media buying and optimization company. With extensive media buying experience working with both tech start-ups and fortune 500 companies, Jonathan David ensures that Tapstone Holdings is well positioned to provide diversified digital media strategies for it clients. Jon David also avidly supports a number of charitable organizations, including Jewish Vocational Services Los Angeles (JVSLA).

Founded in 1931 in response to the Great Depression, JVSLA helps people in their search for employment with the goal of empowering them and transforming their lives. JVSLA does this by helping people overcome all types of barriers to finding employment, including economic, vocational, and personal barriers. Among those served are at-risk youth, people with disabilities, and executives.

Help begins with an assessment of the client’s skills and interests, after which the organization provides resources such as mentoring, vocational training, and career guidance. JVSLA also offers programs that focus on refugees and immigrants, veterans, women, and youth from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. JVSLA is guided by the Jewish values of respect for the individual, the imperative of moral action, and the belief that we all have a responsibility to “repair the world.”

Jewish Vocational Services Prepares for 85th Anniversary Gala

Jonathan “Jon” David serves as the founder and CEO of Tapstone Holdings, a media buying and optimization firm in West Hollywood, California, that offers services for copywriting, live program appeals, and campaign strategy. Beyond his role at Tapstone Holdings, Jonathan David supports the Jewish Vocational Services (JVS). Upcoming fundraising events for the JVS include its 85th Anniversary Gala in September 2016.

Honoring Vivian Seigel, the gala will consist of an evening of dining and dancing while celebrating the organization’s 85th anniversary, in addition to Seigel’s history of service to the community. The night kicks off with a cocktail reception at 6:30 pm, followed by dinner and entertainment. Furthermore, all attendees will receive complimentary valet parking.

Reservation options offer a variety of ticket and VIP table packages, including opportunities for sponsorship and advertisements in the Virtual Tribute Journal. The sapphire, emerald, and diamond tiers also feature inclusion in all event materials and priority valet service upon leaving the event. Basic tickets start at $400 and each VIP tier includes either a certain number of tickets or a full table of 8 or 10 guests. The gala will take place September 24, 2016 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel.

Amethyst Excelsior Bracelet for Hope Supports House of Ruth L.A.

Tapstone Holdings founder and CEO, Jonathan David began his entrepreneurial exploits at the age of 18, and possesses a background in establishing profitable technology-based companies. Jonathan David remains active in his community outside his responsibilities for Tapstone Holdings, supporting organizations like the House of Ruth Los Angeles. In February 2016, the House of Ruth partnered with Dana Blair Design to launch a new fundraising project in the form of a limited edition bracelet.

Created to honor the month of love, the beautiful Amethyst Excelsior Bracelet for Hope represents the strength of moving forward and upward in opposition to domestic violence. It features a circle of 4mm amethyst gemstones centered with a 14 karat gold woven bar. The bracelet supports the House of Ruth and its programs by donating 50 percent of all sales to the Los Angeles cause.

The House of Ruth Los Angeles operates with the goal of providing temporary and transitional housing to homeless and battered women and their children. In addition, the organization works to empower women through a supportive environment and give them the tools to pursue a successful, independent future.

House of Ruth Offers Help to People Who are Homeless in Los Angeles

Jonathan David’s Tapstone Holdings focuses on creating effective marketing plans and media buys. As the CEO, Jonathan David operates Tapstone Holdings on a basis of mutual respect with his clients. Jon David’s charitable giving includes the House of Ruth in Los Angeles.

The House of Ruth’s vision statement promotes independence and stability for homeless women, including those in abusive relationships. It accomplishes this by finding temporary, transitional, and permanent housing for them and their children.

Many agencies address the problem of homelessness by providing two weeks of shelter with little follow-up. However, the House of Ruth offers an approach that is aimed to prevent families from needing to return to shelters.

The organization believes in providing a range of services that go beyond sheltering, such as supportive programs and an aftercare program. The agency addresses mental health issues, child care, crisis counseling, and life skills development. Most importantly, the House of Ruth establishes a peer atmosphere, in which people who have overcome homelessness share their hope and strength.

This process has proven to be successful. Fully 95% of the families served by the House of Ruth remain housed for the long term.