IVC Stories
IVC Names New Director in Chicago
The Ignatian Volunteer Corps announces the appointment of Tom Galvin as Director for its Chicago Region. The Ignatian Volunteer Corps (IVC) harnesses the expertise of individuals over 50 who have the passion and commitment to direct their attention to issues…
With one foot raised… meet Ignatian Volunteer Corps member Jeanne Derwin
My desire to join IVC started the day I read Kate Burgess' article in The Evangelist in April 2019. I can remember saying, "This is for me; I need to check it out as soon as I retire!" I attended the commissioning of the new Ignatian Volunteers at the Hubbard...
Walking Through Life with Ignatius
God calls us in different ways at different times in our lives. Our relationship with God changes as we mature and our spirituality draws on our wisdom and experience. How do we discern God’s call as we age? How do we grow from being children of God into becoming women and men for others? Join us for a conversation exploring the spirituality of aging and how we can deepen our experience through prayer and service in the Ignatian tradition.
“Harvest” Magazine Highlights the Work of Service Corps Members in Portland, Maine
Harvest, a publication of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland, Maine, highlighted the work of IVC Portland Service Corps Members in most recent issue. "When David Hilleary moved to Maine after retiring from a successful career in banking and business, he was...
Bicycles and Rosaries!
Tom Adler serves as the Life Skills Coordinator at Project Lazarus, the oldest and largest residential facility in the Gulf Coast region providing assisted living to people with HIV/AIDS. Founded in 1985 by two compassionate priests in cooperation with the...
Experience Saving a Life
When Cathy Brown joined the Ignatian Volunteer Corps, she did not expect to actually save a person’s life within the first 30 minutes of the first shift at her service site. But that’s exactly what happened!
Keeping a Room for Christ
In Denver, Colorado, you can see God’s glory at work at a Safe Outdoor Spaces (SOS) site, an initiative started in December 2020 by the Colorado Village Collaborative (CVC). CVC was founded in 2017 by a group of young people committed to justice along with members of the Denver homeless community. Together they have developed a model — providing insulated tents, privacy, safety, and services for people experiencing homelessness — that is being considered in cities across the country.
Dare to Dream: The Zach Presutti, S.J. Story
IVC Milwaukee presents an IVC Webinar: Dare to Dream, The Zach Presutti, S.J. Story. Founder of Thrive for Life Prison PRoject – transforming lives behind and beyond U.S. prison walls.
IVC Portland Service Corps Member Maryann Murray Reflects on Her Experience
Maryann Murray reflects on her experience as an IVC Portland service corps member in this short video. Maryann has extensive experience in nonprofit fundraising, marketing, and communications, and is sharing her skills as an IVC volunteer at Portland Adult Education....