Last night the first meeting of Bedford Stuyvesant’s Teen Girls in Action (TGIA) took place. As is our tradition, we kick off the first meeting checking in with each to see how everyone’s summer was and how the beginning of the school is year is going. We then spoke about to upcoming year. We decided on monthly themes for our weekly meetings and talked about different service opportunities TGIA would like to undertake. Of course number one on their list was a return trip to West Virginia. They also decided to do bake sales through out the year to raise money to support their trip.
On tap for next weeks meeting…resume writing. We will be spending the rest of September and October on job skills.

This summer we published a book to celebrate the rich history of the Passionist Volunteer Program. This project began on the Program’s 35th anniversary, so that is where it received it’s title, 35 Stories, 35 Years. It is a 80 page book full of pictures and stories written by volunteers themselves about their experiences as a PV. It is a great book if you are a PV or if you just want to be inspired by the stories that are shared in its pages. Books are available for a suggested donation of $20, which includes shipping costs. If you are interested in receiving a book, please email us at pvprogram@gmail.com

Greetings from New Jersey! We are back from the summer programs and are in full swing of transitioning to our new program. This past Sunday we had our first meeting of our newly formed Board of Directors. Luckily, there is a lot energy around getting this whole process going. It is going to be a lot of work, but in the end with so many dedicated, committed volunteers we have faith that the PVs will continue and grow strong into the future.

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Greetings from New Jersey! We are back from the summer programs and are in full swing of transitioning to our new program. This past Sunday we had our first meeting of our newly formed Board of Directors. Luckily, there is a lot energy around getting this whole process going. It is going to be a lot of work, but in the end with so many dedicated, committed volunteers we have faith that the PVs will continue and grow strong into the future.

Check back for updates on the latest PV news…

Greetings from New Jersey! We are back from the summer programs and are in full swing of transitioning to our new program. This past Sunday we had our first meeting of our newly formed Board of Directors. Luckily, there is a lot energy around getting this whole process going. It is going to be a lot of work, but in the end with so many dedicated, committed volunteers we have faith that the PVs will continue and grow strong into the future.

Check back for updates on the latest PV news…

A PV helping campers with a weaving project

A PV weaving specialist helps teach the kids her craft

The middle age group group shot

One of our former campers, Junior, stopped by to show off his son

Week two group shot with the junior counselors

The PV community working on their own art project

The male PV contingent helped put the quilt together

During the carnival a PV gets excited as a camper excels

The annual talent show always starts off with a number by some PVs.

This is actually the week 1 group shot, but I didn’t have it to post last week : )

A special music program by a visiting PV had the oldest group listening intently

A camper making their quilt square

All smiles here!

The whole camp gathered in this room to thank our special helper, Dorothy

It’s all about peace in this camp.

The oldest group on their field trip to the Museum of the City of New York. We got there a little early so we headed over to central park for a little bit.

A beautiful spot in central park.

Junior counselors working with the youngest kids

Our two birthday girls!

What beautiful smiles!

The oldest group’s group shot

Our annual junior counselor dinner is always a good time

Talent show participants…

A camper picking their prize at the carnival

The campers quilt

Who said the games were just for the campers!

A camper playing Guitar Hero