Alumni couple meets dream of fitness center and serving the needy
November 2, 2021
Jay EzelleÌýmet his best friend Joy in August 2007 when he was studying at ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ. In addition to a love of Christ, the two also quickly bonded over other shared interests such as fitness and helping the less fortunate.
So begins the article about the CIU alumni couple written by reporter Shawn Nowlin of the Salem (Virginia) Times-Register newspaper. The article details Jay and Joy’s dreams and journey together leading to the grand opening of in Southwest Virginia, and their nonprofit E3 Initiative that serves the needy and the homeless.
The Ezelles graduated with the Class of 2010; Jay was a major and Joy a major.
Read their story
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