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Monthly Newsletter from JVC Northwest with news, updates, resources, & job opportunities. Election week illuminated that we are a country divided and that before us lies a long road to bring about the Reign of God in our country and the world. People feel disenfranchised, forgotten, threatened, and fearful. JVC Northwest stands committed to efforts rooted in our four core values to engender reconciliation, respect, inclusion, equity, and love: We will continue to build community where there is room for ALL at the table. We will continue to strive for social and ecological justice so that all who find themselves on the margins of our communities will have fullness of life and that our Mother Earth will be protected. We will continue to focus on simple living, creating sustainable ways of being so everyone has what they need and placing value on relationships and living joyfully. We will continue to encourage living a deep spirituality, ensuring our efforts are grounded in the God of Love and Abundance, and are respectful of all communities of faith. We are each called to embark on the journey before us, to be engaged, to be open to listening to the voice of the other and try to understand, to stand up for those most vulnerable, and to walk together. Thomas Merton offers this wisdom in a time of uncertainty: You do not need to know precisely what is happening or exactly where it is all going. What you need is to recognize the possibilities and the challenges offered by the present moment and to embrace them with courage, faith and hope. - Jeanne Haster, Executive Director JVC Northwest News JVC Northwest is Hiring! Join our team as the Development & Communications Coordinator JVC Northwest is seeking applications for our Development & Communications Coordinator. Based at our office in Milwaukie, OR (just south of Portland), the Development & Communications Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the production and mailing of fundraising appeals, maintaining the donor database, researching and assisting with grant opportunities, managing media relations and external communications, and administrative tasks such as running donor reports, updating content of the donation pages on the website, and preparing thank you letters and gift acknowledgements. Click here for more information on the application process. Help us “meet” 60 new potential JVs! Send them the JV Interest Form Do you know anyone who may want to learn more about becoming a JV? Encourage them to fill out our JV Interest Form- a way for potential applicants to learn more and ask questions. We’re asking for your help meeting 60 potential applicants by Nov. 30, as part of our 60th Anniversary. JVs overwhelmingly share that encouragement from FJVs, family, and mentors is why they apply. Your outreach, your encouragements, and your stories are vital to helping fill positions in the Northwest. Even a simple message sharing "Hey, I think you might be interested in this" can go a long way. With this link, please write, text, email, call, tweet, or tag folks today who might be interested in a year of service. Join Our “60 at 60” Bequest Campaign: 60 Gifts for the Future A gift of any size can make a lasting difference To commemorate JVC Northwest’s 60 years of service with those living on the margins of society, we have set a goal to welcome 60 new members to our Legacy Circle. Just as the Jesuit Volunteer experience has left a lasting impact on many of you, you can leave your own legacy by including JVC Northwest in your estate plans. The purpose of the Legacy Circle is to recognize those individuals who have promised to leave a future gift to JVC Northwest after their passing. If you plan to or have already made arrangements to give a gift to JVC Northwest in your estate, please let us know so we may properly thank you. For questions or more information, please contact Anne Douglas, Director of Advancement, at (503) 335-8202 or adouglas@jvcnorthwest.org. Denver Area FJVs Gathering Connect with our Recruiter Laura and other Denver area FJVs Our Recruiters are on the road and coming to a city near you! Join Laura in Denver TONIGHT: Tuesday, November 15th, 6 pm at Forest Room 5. Come meet up with other Former Jesuit Volunteers from the Northwest and hear the news from JVC Northwest! For more information or to RSVP, contact Alumni Coordinator, Sarah Jones. Solidarity on Tap Fall Series Theme: Pope Francis' Year of Mercy JVC Northwest, Jesuit Volunteer Corps (based in Baltimore, MD), and Ignatian Solidarity Network welcome those connected to the Jesuits and the spirituality of St. Ignatius of Loyola (FJVs, Jesuit school alumni, Jesuit parish members, etc.) to join us for socializing and social justice. Solidarity on Tap events are hosted throughout the country and gather folks for a short reflection from a speaker and connection with other members of the Ignatian family. This week join us in Philadelphia (11/16) and San Francisco (11/17). Click here for the fall events and more information. Want to bring a Solidarity on Tap event to your city? Email our Alumni Coordinator, Sarah. Read the latest Fall 2016 Focus Online JVC Northwest newsletter available on the web In this Fall edition of our bi-annual newsletter, we continue to highlight the rich history of the JVC movement- particularly the expansion of JV communities during the 60s and 70s. Barb Gaffney (Fairbanks, AK ’69-70) and Mark Griffin (Portland, OR ’71-73) share experiences from those formative years, current JV Amanda Peters (St. Xavier, MT ’16-17) reflects on what it’s like to serve during the 60th anniversary, plus much more. Read the Fall edition here! Give thanks on #GivingTuesday Kick off your holiday shopping and end-of-year festivities by giving back! On Tuesday, November 29 join us and the global #GivingTuesday movement by making a donation to JVC Northwest and/or any charitable organization that you support. Big or small, each gift supports vital missions to help those in need. All #GivingTuesday gifts received by JVC Northwest will be used to support our JVs and JV EnCorps members currently in service. If you’d like to get a jumpstart on holiday giving, click here. 60th Anniversary Event in Spokane, WA Tentatively February 25, 2017 Several FJVs, along with JVC Northwest staff members, are formulating a 60th Anniversary reunion/fundraising gathering in Spokane, WA. The event will include a liturgy followed by a social with food, drink, reflections, and more with the JVC Northwest community, including current and former JVs and JVEs, staff, partner agencies, Jesuits, friends and family! If you are interested in helping organize this event, please email our Outreach and Events Coordinator, Zach, at outreach@jvcnorthwest.org. Former JVs in Ministry Are you or another former JV you know involved in religious life or a ministry position? If you or a fellow FJV is serving as a sister, priest, pastor, minister, rabbi, etc., please let us know as we are trying to identify folks in these fields for grants, retreat facilitators, spiritual directors, and other purposes. Please contact Outreach Coordinator, Zach. JV AmeriCorps Blog: Tackling Barriers to End-of-Life Care Services Claudia Gomez Postigo (Hillsboro, OR ’15-16) In this month’s blog post, FJV AmeriCorps member Claudia Gomez Postigo (Hillsboro, OR ’15-16) reflects on a project she completed with a co-worker that sought to tackle the language and literacy barriers her Latino patients encountered when trying to take their medications. This led to the design and implementation of a more efficient labeling system to help each and every patient at her service agency, Care Partners. Click here to read more. Put Yourself on the Map! Activate Your FJV Connect Account today Join the hundreds of Former Jesuit Volunteers (FJVs) that have connected across the world on our new online directory, FJV Connect! Connect with old friends and make new connections in your city, get the latest info from JVC Northwest, see & share photos, and more! Click here to activate your account! Events, Resources, & Reflections After Volunteer Experience (AVE) Open enrollment After Volunteer Experience is a re-entry program sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati and an outreach to young adult women who have participated in postgraduate service domestically or internationally. Transition after a year or more of volunteer service can pose significant challenges. AVE provides a reflective space to integrate the volunteer experience and discern future directions in life and ministry. The program includes room, board, and meals for 1-3 months in Southern New Mexico, intentional community with Sisters of Charity, program structure customized to participant's needs, weekly volunteer experience at the US-Mexico border, spiritual direction and overall health counseling, and career planning and development. Click here for more information. Catholic Volunteer Network Discernment Retreats Catholic Volunteer Network (CVN) now hosts discernment retreats for current volunteers and alumni who are contemplating their next steps. Join CVN for a weekend retreat and enjoy the opportunity to get away from the busyness of life and join with others in the spirit of discernment. These retreats are made available free of charge thanks to the support of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation. Travel stipends are also available. Retreats will take place all across the U.S. in the upcoming months. Click here for more details. JVC Northwest Recommends Below are things being discussed in the JVC Northwest community. Do you have a blog, book, movie, podcast, song, poem, article, etc. you want to share? Email Sarah. NWEI’s self-led discussion courses are designed to spark shared learning, stories, and action. Each course book also includes tips and guidelines to help facilitators organize a course. Participants read each week’s material (which may include brief articles, book excerpts and/or links to online content) on their own. During each session, group members take turns facilitating by leading others through discussion questions provided in the course book. We suggest you try their Voluntary Simplicity course. Looking to add some more mindfulness to your day? Try Headspace. Headspace helps "train your mind" through their mindfulness meditation app and online platform. For just 10 minutes a day, you can pick and choose sessions to match your mood and lifestyle. Jobs and Educational Resources Positions available at JVC Northwest Development & Communications Coordinator Other Job Opportunities Associate Dean, Research and Academic Programs Seattle University, Seattle, WA Live-In Associate Lydia’s House, Cincinnati, OH Shelter Advocate and Volunteer Support Specialist YWCA, Vancouver, WA Advancement Director St. Therese Academy, Seattle, WA Director Of Vocation & Volunteer Ministry The Religious of the Assumption, Worcester, MA Information & Referral Assistant Disability Rights Oregon Director of CASA Program YWCA of Clark County, Vancouver, WA Executive Director Hoyt Arboretum Friends Foundation Community Outreach Coordinator Father Beiting Appalachian Mission Center Part Time Ministry Recruiter Change a Heart Franciscan Volunteer Program, Pittsburgh, PA Community Coordinator L’Arche Spokane, Spokane, WA Retention Worker JOIN, Portland, OR Multiple Positions Back on My Feet (BoMF), Baltimore, Los Angeles, New York, and more Corporate Accountability International, Boston, MA & remote Eviction Defense Collaborative, San Francisco, CA FaithHappenings, multiple cities, USA HealthRIGHT 360 Resource Center, San Francisco, CA Home Start, San Diego, CA Ignatian Volunteer Corps (IVC), multiple places throughout New England La Clínica del Pueblo, Washington, DC L’Arche Portland, Portland OR L'Arche Syracuse, Syracuse, NY (live-in & live-out positions) Northwest Center, Seattle, WA Pathways to Housing, Washington, D.C. Rockhurst University, Kansas City, MO St. Labre Indian Catholic School, Ashland, St. Xavier, Pryor, MT United Communities AmeriCorps, Southwest Oregon See more job details on our website. Does Community News Reflect Your Community? Monthly Community News is your JVC Northwest online news source. Do you have something to share with the JVC Northwest community? Submit job postings, events, resources, and feedback by the 10th of each month here. Update Your Info STAY CONNECTED Jesuit Volunteer Corps Northwest | P.O. Box 22125, Portland, OR 97269 Unsubscribe rhb@rspdc.com Update Profile | About our service provider Sent by info@jvcnorthwest.org in collaboration with Try it free tod