In less than 12 hours, I will set off on the latest chapter of my life. I am very excited about this adventure and looking forward to meeting my four housemates. Here's a little info on JVC and my placement with AAS-C.
The Jesuit Volunteer Corps (JVC) is a program that combines work for social justice among the materially poor and oppressed, community building, prayer and simplicity. Jesuit Volunteers serve full-time in non-profit organizations and schools, working in direct service, advocacy, and community organizing. I have been interested in this program for two years now, as it combines the things that are most important to me - service for and with others and faith.
My position at Alliance of AIDS Services is one that I am looking forward to, as my passion for the fight against HIV/AIDS can truly be put into practice. I am truly thrilled and blessed to be placed with such a dedicated organization that inspires its community to fight for the rights of people living with HIV while also educating their neighbors so that the AIDS epidemic can be brought to an end.
Tomorrow, I set off for Waynesboro, PA and the Bellarmine Retreat Center where I will meet the other 90+ JVs who will be serving on the East Coast. We will be in PA for orientation for 5 days. It is here that I get to meet my four housemates about whom you will hear more later in the month. We will depart for Raleigh, NC (our new home) on August 17th (Mom's bday).
I truly feel blessed to be a part of this program and am looking forward to the next year more than I can explain. Thank you all for your love and support as I take off for 12 months. I love you all dearly and am very grateful to have you in my life!! :)
Always,
Brittney
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