Young Neighbors In Action

    Open to all teens through an application process which begins each fall, YNIA is a year long service learning experience that culminates with a week long overnight mission trip in the summer. This program exemplifies faith in action. Once accepted, the program requires an extensive commitment from each member to participate in monthly formational meetings and service projects along with fundraising activities throughout the school year. 

    Team members in their first year in the program spend a week away in the summer learning about Catholic Social Teachings as they are assigned to work sites in the Worcester area which enable them to see the effect their work has in changing the lives of people in need in our own community.

    In subsequent years, team members can opt to spend the week in the summer participating in one of several other mission trips offered through our program. These include Habitat for Humanity, building homes for families in need, and Camp Sunshine, a camp which supports children with life-threatening illnesses and their families.

    If you are interested in becomming a Young Neighbor, we invite you to join us for the information meeting held each fall  - keep your eye on the website and bulletin for the date. At the meeting you will hear more about the program and be able to begin the application process.