Meet Jim Jacobs

MEMBER: Kiwanis Club of Monroe, Michigan

PROFESSION: Jim comes from a family embedded in the church—his father, grandfather, and uncles are ministers. Though he chose a different profession, he says architecture also is a community-minded profession, and many architects volunteer their time in the community. Active in his community church, Jim also serves on a board that reviews construction plans for churches.

COMMUNITY SERVICE: Eight years ago, the Monroe Kiwanis club made Stepping Stones Therapeutic Riding Program, a horseback riding program for children who have disabilities, one of its community-service projects. Jim enjoyed the program and continued going each week. He now spends 12 hours a week at Stepping Stones in addition to his club voluntarism—everything from serving meals to the homeless to fund-raising projects.