JVC Northwest Event Calendar
3rd Annual JVC Northwest Benefit Dinner in Seattle
Date: May 17, 2008
Where: St. Bridget Church, 4900 NE 50th Street, Seattle, Washington 98105 view map
Time: Liturgy 5:00 p.m. Social 6:00 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m.
Who: Former JVs, current JVs, friends, family and supporters
What: It’s that time of year again! It’s time to gather our friends and JVC memories and head to Seattle for the 3rd Annual Benefit Dinner! This much anticipated event promises to be a great way to connect with former JVs and friends of JVC Northwest, as well as to renew our commitment to the mission of JVC Northwest.
This year’s theme—Rooted in Justice, Growing in Peace—calls us to honor the many legacies of FJVs and to nourish hope for those who will serve in the future. Join us for mass at St. Bridget’s before the social hour and gourmet dinner. While dining, we will be inspired by keynote speaker, Fr. Gary Smith, SJ, most recent author of They Come Back Singing: Finding God with the Refugees, as he shares with us some of his most personally transforming life experiences.
We will also be raising critical funds for the continued vital work of JVC Northwest. This year it will cost approximately $10,000 to support the work of one JV with about $3,000 covered by the JV’s agency. This leaves JVC Northwest to raise $7,000 for each JV.
Please join us at this dynamic celebration and help to plant seeds for the continued growth of JVC Northwest! We look forward to seeing you there!
For information or to purchase tickets, please contact Jeanne Haster, Executive Director, at (503) 335-8202 or jhaster@jvcnorthwest.org.
FJVs and Friends spokane gathering
When: May 31, 2008 6:00 p.m.
Where: Gonzaga University, Jesuit residence, Spokane, Washington view map
Who: Former JVs, current JVs, friends, family and supporters
What: Join us for a lovely evening of prayer, conversation and hors d’oeuvres at the Spokane Gathering on May 31, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. at the Jesuit Residence at Gonzaga University. Father Larry Gooley, SJ will celebrate the liturgy, which will be followed by plenty of time to socialize with old and new friends while enjoying delicious hors d’oeuvres and beverages. There is no cost for this event. Please come and bring your family and friends to this joyful gathering!
Looking for a place to stay in Spokane? St. Joseph Family Center has space available and is located within several blocks of Gonzaga University. St. Joseph's offers single rooms for $40 per night or $60 per night for couples. Call 509-483-6495 to make a reservation or visit www.stjosephfamilycenter.org to view pictures of the facility.
For information about this event, please contact Vic Fornie jvforni@aol.com or Joe Albert albert@gonzaga.edu.
First ever JVC Northwest Yakima benefit dinner
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
THANK YOU YAKIMA JV SUPPORTERS!
Thank you to all those who attended, volunteered at, and donated to the first ever Yakima Benefit Dinner! It was a great success, and filled with laughter and connections between current and former Yakima JVs, community partners, JVC Northwest staff, and the many individuals who support and nourish the JVs in Yakima. Joe O’Leary’s keynote address inspired the audience with his heartfelt recollection of his time in Yakima and how it has influenced his life and work paths.
Thank you again to everyone who helped make this event possible. We are looking forward to commemorating 25 years of having JVs in Yakima at next year’s dinner!
