IVC Stories
IVC Philadelphia/South Jersey Member Profile: Georgina Dietz
After retiring from a career in the creative arts as artistic director of Philadelphia’s Beacon Theater Productions, Georgina Dietz was not certain what was next.
With one foot raised – Meet Spiritual Reflector Ann Hodgson
Ann Hodgson is a Spiritual Reflector for IVC Albany and is part of the team that plans the monthly prayerful gatherings for the IVC Albany community. Ann and her husband, John, live in Guilderland and are parishioners of Christ the King Church.
IVC Member Profiles: Lynda and Larry Dendtler
IVC members Lynda and Larry Dendtler bring a lifetime of experience to their volunteer service at Pathway Homes, an IVC partner agency that provides stable, permanent home settings for adults with disabilities, mental illnesses, and co-occurring substance abuse disorders.
A Band of Brothers – Priests for Justice honored at IVC New England Madonna Della Strada Awards
Volunteers are the lifeblood of nonprofit organizations, but the constant cycle of recruiting, scheduling and orienting newcomers can be a challenge to forward momentum. Similarly, for many individuals seeking to donate their time and talent, it’s not enough to fill a slot on a schedule; they long to contribute in meaningful ways.
Meet Ignatian Volunteer Dan Persico
Ann Hodgson is a Spiritual Reflector for IVC Albany and is part of the team that plans the monthly prayerful gatherings for the IVC Albany community. Ann and her husband, John, live in Guilderland and are parishioners of Christ the King Church.
With one foot raised – Meet Spiritual Reflector Ann Hodgson
Ann Hodgson is a Spiritual Reflector for IVC Albany and is part of the team that plans the monthly prayerful gatherings for the IVC Albany community. Ann and her husband, John, live in Guilderland and are parishioners of Christ the King Church.
Retirees turn over new leaf serving at North Philadelphia Sanctuary Farm
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — “I have spent most of my career, about 40 years, in higher education,” said Jane Seaberg. “And I really wanted an active retirement that I would continue to grow intellectually, socially and spiritually.”
Finding God in Relationship: Meet IVC New England Corp Member Ron Nix!
Ron Nix has been volunteering with IVC New England for seven years, and has spent the past six years serving at Cotting School. Located in Lexington, Massachusetts, Cotting is a private nonprofit special educational organization that enables students ages 3-22 with a...
Thrive for Life and IVC: Transformation is for Us All
Prisoners and formerly incarcerated individuals do not immediately invite empathy or even sympathy. Yet, a Jesuit-led prison ministry, Thrive for Life, has committed itself to the transformation of members of this oft-neglected population, accompanying them in their...