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Steeped in Dominican tradition, Dominican Volunteers USA holds these core values as foundational:

Preaching Our lives preach God’s great compassion for all, especially those who are the most vulnerable among us. Our preaching is always on the side of justice, peace and reconciliation.

Community Our relationships in community, in ministry and within the Dominican Family are mutual, diverse, inclusive and intergenerational.

Prayer Our prayer, whether communal, individual or contemplative, is the heart of our Dominican Life.

Study Our study enables us to search out the truth in our times, especially the issues that affect those we serve.

Ministry Our ministry, time and talent freely given, centers on love of God and love of neighbor.

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Dominican Volunteers USA

1 month ago

It's not too late! DONATE TODAY and you'll be entered into a drawing for each $10 donated. JOIN US TONIGHT to learn more about DVUSA and the impact our volunteers make in our world.Grab yourself the beverage of your choice and join us TONIGHT at 6:00 PM CDT for our virtual event, Caritas & Veritas: Continuing the Journey!

Together, we'll toast two Dominican Sisters who have meant so much to our program, celebrate our current volunteers, and honor our Sr. Marcella Connolly Award recipient, MaDonna Thelen!

We want to extend a huge THANK YOU to every single person who donated or shared our program. With your support, we have raised $14,200!!!

Were are less than $2,000 from our goal! Can you help us get there!?
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We are so humbled by your support and cannot wait to see you in a few hours!

To access the event, you do not need to have a zoom account; simply click the link below and it should automatically launch the zoom window. The zoom will be available starting at 5:45 PM CDT, you are welcome to join early and we will start the program promptly at 6:00 PM.

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Dominican Volunteers USA

1 month ago

Grab yourself the beverage of your choice and join us TONIGHT at 6:00 PM CDT for our virtual event, Caritas & Veritas: Continuing the Journey!

Together, we'll toast two Dominican Sisters who have meant so much to our program, celebrate our current volunteers, and honor our Sr. Marcella Connolly Award recipient, MaDonna Thelen!

We want to extend a huge THANK YOU to every single person who donated or shared our program. With your support, we have raised $14,200!!!

Were are less than $2,000 from our goal! Can you help us get there!?
dominicanvolunteersusa.salsalabs.org/VirtualEvent2020/index.html

We are so humbled by your support and cannot wait to see you in a few hours!

To access the event, you do not need to have a zoom account; simply click the link below and it should automatically launch the zoom window. The zoom will be available starting at 5:45 PM CDT, you are welcome to join early and we will start the program promptly at 6:00 PM.

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Dominican Volunteers USA

1 month ago

Were are just ONE day away from our live event: Caritas & Veritas Continuing the Journey!!!

And, we continue to celebrate MaDonna Thelen!

Erika Corona, graduate of Dominican University, shares with us a final refection on the impact that Madonna has had in her life, even beyond her undergraduate career:

"In 2004, I had the pleasure of meeting MaDonna Thelen while I was in college. MaDonna hired me as one of her first Service Learning Student Coordinators. In that role our mighty office worked hard to match college students with organizations in the Austin neighborhood, Lawndale, Back of the Yards and many other underserved communities in Southwest side of Chicago. Our work in that office did not stop there, under MaDonna’s leadership our office created service opportunities that expanded to serve at a global level.

MaDonna was and continues to be one of the people I aspire to be. Her passion to put others before herself is a testament to the type of person she is. While in college, I was conflicted about going out into the world to become a change maker in the corporate world or follow the world of nonprofit to serve others.

MaDonna reminded me to find a job that gave me purpose every day. The mission of my alma mater is “Pursue truth, to give compassionate service, and to participate in the creation of a more just and humane world.”

MaDonna without a doubt influenced my career path. For 8 years, I worked for an amazing organization, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago. There I worked with amazing colleagues to bring mentoring programs to under served communities. As I transitioned to my work in Economic Development, specifically working within the Chamber Division with small businesses, I still had MaDonna influencing my path. My work with small businesses is to help provide answers, to empower and give a voice to these community champions.

MaDonna, thank you for being an amazing force for social change and for building bridges for communities to work together. From helping to build my career in social justice, to officiating our wedding to enjoying an occasional dinner… this woman is amazing Social Justice leader that I am honored to call a friend."

If you would like continue to support us in honor of Madonna's commitment to service, guidance and inspiration, follow the link below!

And, Join us TOMORROW, April 25, at 6pm CDT via Zoom to witness Madonna receive her award! We can't wait to share this moment with you!

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