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.
Father Taaffe Homes Spotlight
Father Taaffe Homes Spotlight: Kenzee By: Miguel Perez Kenzee was 17 years old when she learned she was pregnant. "I was excited, but scared," she said. "I was homeless at the time, and I was worried I wouldn't be able to provide." A survivor of mental and physical...
Catholic Social Teaching: Option for the Poor and Vulnerable
CCS programs and services are inspired by the Principles of Catholic Teaching. We believe God has a special concern for the poor and vulnerable. The church calls on all of us to put the needs of the poor and vulnerable first. This preferential option for the poor and...
FTH Spotlight – Kenzee and Christina
Kenzee was 17 years old when she learned she was pregnant."I was excited, but scared," she said. "I was homeless at the time, and I was worried I wouldn't be able to provide." A survivor of mental and physical abuse, Kenzee was determined to find a safe, stable,...