IVC Stories
Ignatian Volunteer Tim McGillicuddy – Inspiring Student Success
Vince Aquino supports the Capuchin Mobile Ministries (CMM) in providing essential services to the unhoused population in Greater Boston. His involvement includes volunteer coordination, food preparation, and driving the modified van that delivers meals and snacks to 10 service locations. CMM, inspired by St. Francis of Assisi, goes beyond providing food by offering a caring presence and human connection to those in need.
Gratitude for a Wonderful Event!
On Sunday, April 6th IVC Milwaukee and Dismas Prison Ministry hosted an exhibition of artwork created by incarcerated persons.
IVC National Capital Area Member Profile: John Joseph at Belong!
In Vienna, Virginia, IVC partner agency Belong! is making a real difference in the lives of underserved children and youth from the local community. At the heart of its mission is a weekly, individualized mentoring program in reading, math and emotional development offered to over 80 students in grades K-8. But there’s much more!
Serving Virtually with Jesuit Worldwide Learning: Hope, Opportunity and Challenge
My IVC placement is with Jesuit Worldwide Learning. JWL fulfils a pressing need and provides hope and opportunity to students on the margins. Indeed, one student wrote to thank me for offering the course that she characterized as “the most important thing in my life at the moment.” I am humbled.
IVC National Capital Area Member Profile: Beverly Consilvio – Providing Classroom Support at St. Francis International School
IVC member Beverly Consilvio is delighted to bring her background as a teacher and principal to support the second grade class at partner agency Saint
Francis International School (SFIS) in Silver Spring, Md. Once a week she assists in the classroom by performing a variety of tasks, including organizing paperwork, working individually with students and periodically teaching a lesson. “St. Francis is a warm and welcoming environment,” she says. “They do a lot of responsive instruction, so the students feel validated, especially when learning new concepts.”
IVC Omaha Member Profile: Spotlight on Nancy Miller at Refugee Women Rising
Solidarity is built into every aspect of the work done at Refugee Women Rising (RWR) but it is not without challenge. RWR’s programs flex to accommodate women born in 25 different countries speaking 30 different languages. “Our work is welcoming, relational and as unique as our collaborators,” as stated in Refugee Women Rising’s Impact Report for 2024.
IVC Member Profile Kelly Maltagliati: Providing Office Support to Africa Faith & Justice Network
IVC member Kelly Maltagliati spent a career solving highly complex criminal cases as a special agent with the U.S. government. In retirement she’s taken on a new role: helping to manage the office at IVC partner agency Africa Faith & Justice Network (AFJN). She’s glad to be part of the team!
Meet IVC Member Susan Federman
While seeking spiritual guidance several years ago, Susan Federman, an occupational therapist, was introduced by her parish priest to current IVC Milwaukee Director Monica Meagher, who at the time was obtaining her credentials for administering the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius of Loyola at Loyola University Chicago.
Meet IVC Milwaukee Member Peggy Hauser
Peggy Hauser lives in Elm Grove and has been serving as an Ignatian Volunteer Corps member at St. Catherine’s School in Milwaukee since 2021.