For Mary Franz, being a JV in Boise this past year was “all at once, the bravest and most frightening thing I had done so far in my life.” She shared these words at the very start of her second year with JVC Northwest during the Missioning Mass, the blessing and send off for all JVs at the culmination of Orientation this past month. This was part of a larger reflection Mary (Boise, ID ’16-17,…
On June 3 we brought together the JVC Northwest family to reconnect with one another and support the future of Jesuit Volunteer (and Jesuit Volunteer EnCorps) service across the Northwest. Our annual fundraiser once again took place at Seattle University, with this year’s event focused on celebrating our earliest volunteers, those who served at Copper Valley School (CVS) in Alaska. Explore this…
In her latest #JVReflects blog, current Wenatchee, WA, JV Christine White unpacks the concept of “planting seeds of justice.” Read her reflections on being legal advocate for low-income communities and how she keeps focused day-to-day in her long-term work for justice.
“There’s a reason that justice is often referred to as a seed— we’re called to “sow the seeds of justice” or…
Each month, JV AmeriCorps members share their incredible stories of service on our AmeriCorps blog. These stories range from reflections on issues affecting JV AmeriCorps members’ community, such as homelessness or domestic violence, and how they and their placement address the issues, to projects they implement within their agency and community.
In our latest AmeriCorps blog, our JV AmeriCorps…
Over the next few months, JVC Northwest will be sharing about the importance and impact of AmeriCorps (National Service) and inspiring stories of service from our JV AmeriCorps members. We need your help to educate about these vital services addressing the urgent needs of marginalized populations throughout the Northwest, and our country. In this post, learn from supervisors and agency directors about…
“A life of service is never easy. Having autism can make it even harder” is the title of current JV Gus Hardy’s beautiful and deeply moving reflection in this month’s issue of America Magazine. In it, Gus reflects on what it’s like to commit to service while also living with autism, and how Ignatian Spirituality has played a significant role in his strength and commitment.
“The…
“Voices from the Northwest” is a new blog series featuring Jesuit Volunteer reflections on JV life, lessons from the year, and the vital service JVs provide. Follow along with us in this story series and learn from incredible folks like current JV Eliana, supporting immigrants seeking legal support in the Northwest.
Half-way through my time as a college undergrad, I recognized that standing…
Jesuit Volunteer Corps (JVC) Northwest’s history of service is rooted in our four core values of community, social and ecological justice, simple living, and spirituality. In this post, Jeanne Haster, Executive Director, affirms JVC Northwest’s commitment to these values and our efforts to stand with those who are vulnerable and marginalized in our communities.
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This month’s Featured FJV is filmmaker Bridget Power (Gresham, OR ’12-13, Bethel, AK ’13-14) who was moved by the spirituality of the Yup’ik Catholic people she met while living in Bethel during her time as a Jesuit Volunteer. In this post she explores the process of making a short documentary about the role of women in sustaining spiritual communities in Southwestern Alaska.
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The Jesuit Volunteer EnCorps (JVE) program is proud to be a part of the “Encore” service movement, but you might be asking, “What is the ‘Encore’ service movement, exactly?” This post briefly explains the movement and how a new partnership between JVC Northwest and an Encore.org initiative in Seattle deepens our commitment to providing meaningful opportunities…
