IVC Philadelphia/South Jersey

10/08/2026

We were so excited to see the students at La Salle Academy Philadelphia in this piece with Bob Kelly FOX 29. IVC service corps member John teaches public speaking and mock trial to LaSalle students every Tuesday.

10/08/2026

This week, we’ve had TWO of our Philadelphia non-profit partners in the news! Check out this great piece from NBC10 Philadelphia featuring Sanctuary Farm Phila, where three IVC members currently serve.

https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/entertainment/philly-live/sanctuary-farm-grows-fresh-food-and-community-in-north-philadelphia/4475833/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAU06qlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mAWZkaWQWUP6sCQMKDwu9boyHDon-G2pTI375Z3NydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR5kCW6MqDoWGF26Tu88VQ-fXm7M8fNLcaiYfbkFhDubSFyzc4dwKcgdur4AYA_aem_VgI5Pjwq8cNrvWB97aTajw

Sanctuary Farm is transforming unused lots in Philadelphia into urban gardens that provide neighbors with free fresh produce while creating spaces for community and connection.

09/10/2026

Our IVC Philadelphia/South Jersey community gathered today for our opening retreat at St. Raphaela Retreat Center, which is also a placement for Corps Member Christine. We’re excited for another fruitful year of service, community, and prayerful reflection.

08/30/2026

A big thank you to everyone who joined us today for our Welcome Back Potluck, hosted by longtime community members Charlotte and John. Next up is our opening retreat on September 10th! Considering serving through IVC this year? We have community partners excited to welcome the helping hands of new corps members. Reach out for more information.

08/27/2026

Boosting the signal of this upcoming event sponsored by IVC friends and partner agencies including EcoPhilly and NETWORK both of which host IVC Philadelphia/South Jersey Service Corps Members.

As more Catholics recognize the importance of caring for creation amid our worsening ecological crises, the Church needs to hear our communities’ voices. Together with Catholic Climate Covenant and the Laudato Si’ Movement, our local coalition invites you to attend a synodal listening session. Responses from each event will be synthesized and shared with the USCCB and Pope Leo XIV to help shape advocacy and pastoral work here and around the world.

Join us at Chestnut Hill College on Thursday, October 1st from 2-3:30PM. All are welcome. Please RSVP at https://bit.ly/4gg36fl. Questions? Email [email protected]. Co-sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph Center for Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation and Chestnut Hill College Mission & Ministry.

This local event is part of a national effort whose sponsors include: Catholic Climate Covenant, Laudato Si' Movement, LCWR, Ignatian Solidarity Network, NETWORK, Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States, and many others (for a full list, go to https://catholicpilgrimsofhope.org/)

08/21/2026

Have you heard of Salt & Light Learning Center for Boys? It was so exciting to speak with Jéneen Winters Barlow about the meaningful work being done there to help boys meet their academic goals in a loving, supportive environment. We hope to partner with them to support their mission in the future!

08/21/2026

Blessings on our friends with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps as they begin their service year in Philadelphia.

07/31/2026

Today is the Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola. In that spirit, let us take a moment to reflect with gratitude on the gifts Ignatian spirituality and our Jesuit educators, reflectors/directors/animators and friends have given us. Feel free to share stories of gratitude or names of those who have particularly inspired you in the comments.

07/24/2026

“Most people haven’t thought through what their life will be like in retirement...They’ll say, ‘I’ll figure it out. I’m going to go to Yellowstone, I’ll go on cruises.’ They need to consider the work benefits that don’t involve a paycheck — friendships, solving problems and feeling like you play a significant role. The question is, ‘Where are you going to find purpose?’ And it’s not going to be on a cruise ship.”

Looking to find purpose in retirement? We can help. We're recruiting new members for our service year starting in September now.

Workers often focus solely on their retirement savings balance. But figuring out how you want to spend the rest of your life could be job No. 1.

07/17/2026

Check out this article in The Philadelphia Tribune highlighting the great work being done at Sanctuary Farm Phila, which hosts three of our Corps Members.

Every week, about 250 North Philadelphia residents stop by Sanctuary Farm Philly for free fresh produce. The farm is located in the heart of North Philadelphia, which is an area