In my role as the Education Program Coordinator for Hands On Atlanta, I manage AmeriCorps members across 18 schools in the metro area. The work is fast-paced, and the mission is critical. But recently, I realized that to serve others effectively, I needed to pause. I attended the “Rooted in Sacred Ground” Convene, and it […]
Tag: Faith-Based Service
Faith and Inner Transformation
Throughout this journey, my faith has not been something separate from my experience, it has been woven into it, quietly and persistently shaping how I see, respond, and grow. Even in moments when I felt uncertain, rushed, or stretched beyond my comfort zone, God’s presence was never absent. Instead, it often appeared in subtle ways: […]
Defending National Service: Catholic Volunteer Network Responds to AmeriCorps Funding Cuts
Defending National Service: Catholic Volunteer Network Responds to AmeriCorps Funding Cuts VIEW PRESS RELEASE HERE On April 28, 2025, Catholic Volunteer Network (CVN) issued an urgent response to significant funding cuts announced by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), threatening the future of AmeriCorps programs and the communities they serve. These cuts jeopardize critical national […]
CVN at America’s Service Commissions Training
Catholic Volunteer Network at the 2025 National Service Training: Faith, Justice, and the Power of Partnership Catholic Volunteer Network was proud to participate in the 2025 National Service Training, hosted by America’s Service Commissions—a vibrant national gathering of changemakers working to strengthen volunteerism and national service across the country. Representing CVN, our Executive Director, Cecilia […]
