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WHO WE ARE

The Catholic Community Services (CCS) Young Professionals (Young Pros) group creates opportunities for young people to socialize and collaborate with peers who support the CCS core values of love, justice, truth and freedom. The CCS Young Pros are a group of emerging leaders who are committed to leadership development and community engagement.

 

   ABOUT US

Our goal is to provide each member a space to build relationships, serve others and engage with the community and its leaders.  

Benefits of Joining         

    • Create lifelong connections.  
    • Give back to your community through events and programs, including service events and non-profit activities.  
    • Connect with a diverse network of peers and local business and community leaders through events held throughout the year.     
    • Get to know Catholic Community Services and its many programs.  
    • Free to join!

    Upcoming Events

    Recent Events

    Reach out to Karlene at [email protected] to RSVP or if you would like more information about Taco Tuesday.

    Reach out to Karlene at [email protected] to RSVP or if you would like more information about Taco Tuesday.

     Young Professionals Clean Up Mission Benedicts Garden

    Our Catholic Community Services (CCS) Young Professionals group hosted a volunteer opportunity for all ages at Mission Benedict’s Community Garden in Mt. Angel. Thanks to their help, Mission Benedict now has loads of fresh vegetables for those in need who access its food bank, and the garden is ready for replanting this spring!

    Newsletters 

    Summer 2024 Newsletter

    Upcoming events, Volunteer and more!

    Winter 2023 Newsletter

    Gardening, Upcoming events, and more!

    Summer 2022 Newsletter

    Volunteer, Join our team, and more!

    CONTACT US

    For questions about CCS Young Professionals, or to receive seasonal newsletters, email Karlene Brown at [email protected] or fill out the contact form below!

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    Father Taaffe Homes to Relocate and Expand Services

    by | August 23, 2024 | Friends & Partners, News & Events, People We Serve | 0 Comments

    The year 2025 will mark 50 years since Monsignor Taaffe started his vital ministry known as Father Taaffe Homes. Since the opening of the St. Brigid Home in 1975, the beloved Father Taaffe Homes (FTH) program has helped save the lives of more than 300 babies by giving...
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    Volunteer at the Monastery

    by | August 23, 2024 | Friends & Partners, News & Events, Support | 0 Comments

    Catholic Community Services (CCS) and the Benedictine Sisters of Mount Angel have had a long-standing partnership. With the help of funds from major donors, CCS formally purchased Queen of Angels Monastery in Mount Angel in December of 2023. CCS is in the process of...
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    Sisters Entrust Queen of Angels Monastery to CCS

    by | March 25, 2024 | News & Events | 0 Comments

    The Benedictine Sisters of Mount Angel and Catholic Community Services of the Mid-Willamette Valley and Central Coast (CCS) have announced the official transfer of Queen of Angels Monastery in Mt. Angel to CCS. In a historic transfer ceremony, held March 20 in the...
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    Partners Join Forces to Provide Housing for Families

    by | October 26, 2023 | News & Events, People We Serve | 0 Comments

    Catholic Community Services Foundation, PacificSource, Marion County Health and Human Services and Rich Duncan Construction have joined forces to develop new affordable housing and wrap around supports for families facing adversity. The ground has been cleared, and...
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    CCS Receives Funding from PGE’s Drive Change Fund

    by | September 18, 2023 | Friends & Partners, News & Events | 0 Comments

    We are thrilled to announce we’ve received funding from PGE’s #DriveChangeFund for an electric vehicle to be used by Fostering Hope Initiative's Community Health Workers and for an electric vehicle charging station at the CCS Bishop Steiner Building! This project is...
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    CCS Solar Array Goes Live!

    by | July 5, 2023 | News & Events | 0 Comments

    With the help of a grant from the PGE Renewable Development Fund and Green Future℠ customers, CCS now has a full solar array on the roof of our Bishop Steiner Building on Portland Road. “Our new solar array went live on May 31, and we are very excited that a clean...
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    Knights and Parishes Shower Moms and Babies with Love

    by | July 5, 2023 | News & Events, People We Serve, Support | 0 Comments

    Local Knights of Columbus (KoC) councils and Catholic parishes are key partners in sustaining the legacy of the late, beloved Fr. Charles Taaffe. During the months of May and June, these partners have showered the moms and babies served by our Father Taaffe Homes...
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    CCS, C@P Partnership to Increase Shelter Capacity

    by | June 20, 2023 | News & Events, People We Serve | 0 Comments

    Catholic Community Services Foundation (CCSF) was recently awarded a grant for $663,163 from the Mid-Willamette Valley Homeless Alliance (MWVHA) to convert a warehouse building on its main campus into an emergency shelter that will have the capacity to house up to 32...
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    Employee Summer BBQ

    by | May 30, 2023 | Employee Events, News & Events | 0 Comments

    You and your family are invited to the annual All-Staff Summer BBQ and Potluck! The BBQ will take place on Friday, July 28, from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at River Road Park, located at 3045 River Road N, Keizer. We will also be hosting our annual salad competition. Please...
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    Staff spotlight: Brock Roper

    by | April 24, 2023 | News & Events, Our Stories, Staff | 0 Comments

    Brock came to ISN in September 2022, after 11 years with Garten Services as a Program Specialist. He became proficient in crafts, country drives, and some of that required paperwork of which we’re all so fond. His favorite part of the job has always been the people –...
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    Celebrating a Legacy of Love

    May 21, 2025 |

    Celebrating 50 Years ofIn March, we celebrated 50 years of Father Taaffe Homes at Queen of Peace Catholic Church. The event began with a beautiful Mass and followed with a reception and festivities. A specially curated “Walk Through Time” exhibit featured archival...

    New Space, Same Mission

    New Space, Same Mission

    May 19, 2025 |

    Thanks to the incredible efforts and generosity of donors, volunteers and staff, we officially opened the doors of our relocated and renovated food pantry site last month. On opening day alone, Mission Benedict served 50 families. We also extend deep gratitude to the...

    Volunteers Bring Heart to CCS Ministries

    Volunteers Bring Heart to CCS Ministries

    May 15, 2025 |

    Catholic Daughters Deliver DiapersA heartfelt thank you to the Oregon Catholic Daughters of the Americas for hosting a generous diaper drive! We are truly grateful for your support of our mission.Christ the King Students Donate Items to New MothersWhen 8th graders at...