Young Neighbors In Action

Program

Young Neighbors in Action (YNIA) is a year long service learning experience that culminates with a week long overnight summer mission trip, where they learn about Catholic Social Teaching in their assigned worksites. This program exemplifies faith in action. 

YNIA is open to all teens through an application process which begins each fall. Once accepted, the program requires a commitment from each member to participate in monthly formational meetings & service projects, along with fundraising activities throughout the academic year.

• First year team members are assigned to work sites in the Worcester area, enabling 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 participating either at Worcester or in one of several other mission trips offered, including: 
  • Habitat for Humanity - building homes for families in need.
  • Camp Sunshine - a camp which supports children with life-threatening illnesses and their families.

Are you interested in becoming a Young Neighbor? Join us for our upcoming information meeting this Fall. There you'll have the opportunity to learn more about the program and begin the application process. Please keep your eye on the website and bulletin for the date.