Corps Member Ann Schindler shares her experience with CrossTies at the Chapel of the Cross: Through great conversations and delicious Southern food, I have loved getting to know other Episcopalians who are also in their 20’s and 30’s. After living in a much bigger city (DC) for three years, it is nice to be able […]
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Alumni Spotlight – Chris Shore
My name is Chris Shore, and I participated in a JSC year of service during 2014-2015. What initially drew me to the Johnson Service Corp was the mixture of being able to gain experience in non-profit management and work, the chance to grow spiritually, and my curiosity life in an intentional community. I still find […]
Meet Emily
Hi! I’m Emily. I came to Durham all the way from Houston, Texas, leaving behind a well-paying corporate job, a wonderful community, and a sense of stability. I’m so glad I did. Even though I’m only two months into the service year, I’m already in awe of the people I’ve come to meet, the […]
Our Partners at Uniting NC
Code the Dream is a nonprofit program that has grown out of Uniting NC’s mission to foster a state and a nation in which all people, including immigrants, have the opportunity to reach their greatest potential, engage with their community, and fully contribute their talents – expanding prosperity & well being for all. In 2015, we decided […]
Alumni Meet Ups — Planned and Unplanned
The Carrboro house crew was on a Ben & Jerry’s run at Harris Teeter recently, when they saw a familiar face — JSC alum Alli Little! She was having a reunion with her former JSC housemate Erica Long. They shared a photo and this story from their connection: “We had a nice chat in the […]
Welcome Andrew!
We are excited to introduce Andrew Hudgins as our new Program Director. Born and raised in Virginia, Andrew has quickly come to love calling North Carolina home. Prior to moving to Raleigh, he graduated from James Madison University with a degree in social work. That also happens to be where he met his wife, Kelly. He continued his […]
Alum Spotlight – Jean Martinez
Hello! My name is Jean Martinez and I am an alum from the first year that this awesome program took on the name JSC (14 – 15). I had never thought that my journey would take me to the South, coming from Pennsylvania and originally from NYC, but the sweet tea and warm weather quickly […]
Meet Jeni
Each month, a Johnson Service Corps Member will introduce themselves to you in their own words. For February, we invite you to meet Jeni! _______________________________________________________________________ Hello! My name is Jenitza Pierce, but most people just call me Jeni. I already consider myself a North Carolinian although I moved here from Texas a mere year and […]
Alum Spotlight: Debbie Vu
We will be inviting Johnson Service Corps alums to write about their experiences with and after their time with us. Debbie Vu, 16-17, shares her story below. __________________________________________________________________________________________ My name is Debbie Vu, and I am a documentary and narrative filmmaker based out of the Triangle area. North Carolina has been home to me since […]
Our Partners at the East Durham Children’s Initiative
Each month, Johnson Service Corps will feature one of our Partner Organizations. For December, we are excited to share information about the East Durham Children’s Initiative. ______________________________________________________________________________________ The East Durham Children’s Initiative serves all children and families living in the EDCI Zone, a distressed, 120-block area in East Durham. Residents of the EDCI Zone face […]