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
Taco Tuesday at Bryn Mawr Vineyards | July 30 | 5 – 8pm
RSVP to Karlene if you plan on attending as space is limited
Taco Tuesday at Bryn Mawr Vineyards | July 30 | 5 – 8pm
RSVP to Karlene if you plan on attending as space is limited
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.
Challenge Grant to Support Foster Families
Please consider helping us meet the complex needs of children in foster care and their foster parents. Catholic Community Services has received a $75,000 challenge grant from a major supporter to create an enhanced system of support for foster parents in their earnest...
St. Monica Apartments Update
Thanks to the efforts of the St. Monica Capital Campaign Committee, led by Honorary Chair Dick Kreitzberg and General Chair Glenda Anderson, $1.5 million has been raised for the St. Monica Apartments. In August of 2016, work began with the demolition of the old Apple...
Enhanced Support for Foster Parents
More than 50 youth, foster parents, service providers and community leaders attended the recent Empowered Foster Families Community Celebration at the Kroc Center. The CCS Forever Home Youth Council gave a special presentation that celebrated the Marion County...