When something needs fixing, Maintenance Supervisor John Bjorklund is the man to call at Brown House. But his skills go beyond turning a crescent wrench and screwdriver—John also knows his way around the guitar fretboard. His musical abilities and his dedication to the residents he serves have added a dimension of joy here at 2Life. 

During the early days of the pandemic, with our campuses under lockdown, John thought music might give people a respite from the stress and isolation of sheltering in place. John and two of his bandmates were the first performers in our popular “window concerts,” starting with the Golda Meir House, where he was on the maintenance team at the time. From inside their apartments, residents were treated to a one-hour set of acoustic music. The trio moved from one side of the building to the next, giving everyone a “front-row seat” to the concert.

Since then, John and his band have performed at other 2Life campuses. He also helps out at other events—whether it’s taking the plunge in the dunk tank at a 2Life carnival or setting up for an outdoor winter party. For John, it all comes down to enhancing the lives of others.

“Helping to make life better for the people at 2Life is fun for me. I get as much out of the experience as they do,” John says. “It’s wonderful that we are encouraged to think outside the box and given opportunities to do things that bring joy.”