A Letter from the Executive Director You work and minister in a spiritual realm. What you do is grounded in… Read more »
Year: 2019
Relationships Not Programs
In July, CVN’s Executive Director, Yonce Shelton represented CVN at the Voice and Vision National Summit for Ministries with Youth… Read more »
“Choose Service Anyway” – CVN’s Story Contest WINNER!
The following reflection is the WINNER of Catholic Volunteer Network’s annual Volunteer Story & Photo Contest and is now featured… Read more »
A Renewed Sense of Community – Part 1
I had a feeling that being a part of community would be second nature to me. I felt a strong… Read more »
Who Is My Neighbor?
Driving cross country from California to New Jersey gave me a lot of time to reflect on my past two… Read more »
Do What is Right
A Letter from the Executive Director There was only one rule for my college football team: do what is right…. Read more »
Birds, Bees, and Naming Your Spiritual Entities
In early June, I had the opportunity to return to the Sisters of Loretto’s Motherhouse in Nerinx, Kentucky. The purpose… Read more »
Letting God Love Through Me
As I work on this final blog, I am still in disbelief that I have completed my year of service… Read more »
The Benefits of Faith-Based Service
Most people will agree that service is a good thing. It raises up the community, helps eradicate injustices, and brings… Read more »
Putting Ourselves on Discount
I was recently sitting in a staff meeting for the Siena Youth Center, the youth center where I serve for… Read more »