Young Adults in Action
Make an impact. Build community. Live your faith.
Find Your Place in Our Mission
Put Your Faith Into Action
Make an impact in a way that fits your interests, schedule, and passions. Whether you’re looking to volunteer, connect with other mission-driven young adults, or support our work through philanthropy, there are meaningful opportunities to help strengthen lives and communities across southwestern Pennsylvania.
Choose Your Area of Service
Explore the pathways below to learn how you can support Catholic Charities.
Volunteer
Serve individuals and families through service opportunities, special events, and group projects.
Connect
Meet mission-driven young adults through service, networking, and faith-centered experiences.
Give
Create lasting impact through a monthly gift that provides hope and support throughout the year.
Starting with Service
Volunteer
One of the most meaningful ways to get involved is through volunteer service.
Whether you’re looking for a one-time opportunity, a recurring role, or a group service project with friends, coworkers, parish groups, or fellow young adults, there are many ways to support our mission and make a difference in the lives of those we serve.
Questions About Volunteering?
Interested in getting involved but not sure where to start? We’d love to help you find the opportunity that’s right for you.
A Generation Called To Serve
Emerging Leaders Council
The Emerging Leaders Council (ELC) is a network of next-generation, community-minded professionals who serve as ambassadors for Catholic Charities.
Through volunteer service, philanthropy, networking, and community engagement, ELC members help advance our mission while building meaningful connections with fellow young leaders throughout the region.
Engage
Connect other philanthropic-minded professionals with opportunities to serve.
Advocate
Raise awareness for the mission and impact of Catholic Charities.
Lead
Support volunteer, social, fundraising, and educational events.
Grow
Build relationships with peers who share a commitment to community service.
Give Monthly. Change Lives.
Monthly Giving
Volunteers help power our mission. Monthly donors help sustain it.
By becoming a monthly donor, you’ll provide reliable support that helps Catholic Charities respond to urgent needs, strengthen programs, and serve individuals and families throughout the year.
Why Monthly Giving Matters
A monthly gift is one of the most effective ways to support our mission because it allows Catholic Charities to plan ahead, respond quickly to emerging needs, and sustain life-changing programs throughout the year.
As a monthly donor, you’ll:
Provide Hope Every Month
Help Us Respond to Urgent Needs
Strengthen Essential Programs
Support Our Mission Year-Round
Join a Community of Changemakers
No matter the amount, your monthly gift becomes part of something bigger—a collective effort to bring hope, strengthen families, and create lasting change throughout southwestern Pennsylvania.
Connect with Young Adult Communities Across Pittsburgh
Continue Your Journey
Catholic Charities is proud to be part of a vibrant network of young adult ministries and organizations throughout the Diocese of Pittsburgh. Whether you’re looking for faith formation, professional networking, retreats, social gatherings, or additional service opportunities, we encourage you to explore these communities.
Featured Organizations
- Diocese of Pittsburgh Young Adult Ministry
Connect with young adult events, ministry opportunities, and faith-centered programming throughout the Diocese.
(www.diopitt.org/young-adult-ministry)
- Diocese of Pittsburgh Young Adult Ministry
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- Young Catholic Professionals (YCP Pittsburgh)
A community of young professionals integrating faith, work, and leadership. (www.youngcatholicprofessionals.org/chapter/pittsburgh)
- Young Catholic Professionals (YCP Pittsburgh)
- Nature of Fire
A Catholic young adult movement focused on authentic community, discipleship, prayer, and mission.
(www.natureoffire.org)
- Nature of Fire
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- The Port
A regional hub connecting young adults to Catholic ministries, events, and opportunities throughout Pittsburgh.
(www.portpgh.com)
- The Port
Find Your Place in Our Mission
No matter how much time, talent, or treasure you can share, there’s a place for you at Catholic Charities.
Together, we can serve our neighbors, strengthen our communities, and bring hope to those who need it most.
Volunteer
Serve individuals and families through service opportunities, special events, and group projects.
Connect
Meet mission-driven young adults through service, networking, and faith-centered experiences.
Give
Create lasting impact through a monthly gift that provides hope and support throughout the year.