My time at Loyola University Maryland placed me in Baltimore city and opened my eyes to the structural inequities that have divided people. By serving as a JV, I hope to bridge that gap and foster community engagement. It is only once we become part of a community and have a real stake in it that structural differences can come about. 

Each year, hundreds of young people make the decision to commit to a year or two of service with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps. Jesuit Volunteers (JVs) engage in vital service within communities around the country. Send Me to Serve (SMTS) has two primary functions: (1) To help incoming Jesuit Volunteers and their friends and families to connect more deeply with the mission of JVC; and (2) To raise funds in support of JVC, which will help us continue to partner with over 200 non-profit agencies and provide vital service to tens of thousands of people every year.