The Jesuit Volunteer Corps' greatest impact can be seen in the actions and values of our former volunteers. Here you'll find stories from just a few of over 12,000 FJVs, transformed by their JVC experience, committed to a life of putting their faith into action.
If you have an idea for a story or any updates for the FJV newsletter, email the information to fjvs@jesuitvolunteers.org.
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People are sometimes afraid to adopt a plant-based eating pattern out of fear they’ll feel deprived. But veganism is not about deprivation. Rather, veganism is about abundance: abundant compassion, abundant culinary discovery, abundant health, the preservation of our only home, and the prevailing of our values.
fjv, alumni feature, community
Nicole and I agree that, as we each look back on the different things we’ve been part of in our 50-plus years, Jesuit Volunteer Corps stands out. The fun part of JVC for me was traveling around the West for parties with other communities. It was my own community, though, that prompted me to grow more in that one year than in any other single year in my life.
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If the values of JVC continue to resonate with you as you contemplate your next steps, then I encourage you to think about participating in the CLA program! It has been a truly transformative and life-giving experience for me.
love stories, alumni feature, fjv
My community, my roommates, my best friends have taught me to both share and receive unconditional love. We have a built a life together in New York City.
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Community has taught me about myself and exposed me to new perspectives. We can talk about hard things in community. Conversations get deeper, problems can get worked out, walls can come down. It's never perfect, it's rarely easy, but it is enriching. I would not be the person I am today without living in intentional communities.
alumni feature, jvc magazine, public policy
alumni feature, jvc magazine, public policy
alumni feature, public policy, housing insecurity