EMPOWERING YOUNG PROFESSIONALS TO MAKE AN IMPACT
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
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- 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!
Our Stories
Read the stories of people in your community being helped. See all our stories.
Blanca’s Story
When Blanca came to St. Joseph Shelter’s Transitional Living Community (TLC), she wasn’t living her best life. She wasn’t the mom that she wanted to be for her kids. Through parenting and life skills classes and the supportive community offered at St. Joseph, those...
The Mission Benedict Story
Mission Benedict was founded by the Benedictine Sisters and lifelong volunteer Verna Scharbach in 1988. Since then, it has become a lifeline for community members needing food, clothing, or emergency financial assistance. Mission Benedict Program Coordinator Lei...
Staff Spotlight: Helena Jones
No two days in the life of Human Resources Executive Coordinator Helena Jones are ever the same. "I enjoy being challenged, always learning, and kept on my toes," says Helena. "I often get to see the tangible difference our work in HR makes in our employees' day."...