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North Star Youth Partnership

If you’re passionate about supporting youth and teenagers as they navigate those awkward years— you’ll love North Star Youth Partnership.  Supporting parents and schools to engage teens—North Star connects teens to community service projects, opportunities to lead and mentor youth, new sports and other projects to increase their confidence.

North Star Youth Partnership has grown in the last 20 years into 15 programs in three Arizona counties (Maricopa, Yavapai, Coconino) partnering with more than 100 schools and organizations. The thousands of teenagers and youth who participate in these programs are gaining confidence, a vision for their future and achieving goals.

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How Does North Star Youth Partnership Work?

You and other partners have come alongside Catholic Charities’ North Star Youth Partnership program to help fund our work. Our work is successful because we focus on the positive. Coming alongside schools, non-profit organizations and parents, we help bridge gaps in communication and engagement. See how North Star does it!

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Learning Made Fun

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Who Started North Star?

Read about North Star founder Diane DeLong, who continues to lead it toward growth.

COVID Keeps on … and so Do We!

There are no words to describe the COVID chaos that has been the last four months. What was whispered on a Monday became a stay-at-home order by Friday. And since then, we’ve juggled. While there have been moments filled with tears and angry shouts, most moments have been filled with awe and wonder at what human beings are capable of.

Data, Data Everywhere

 Catholic Charities is measuring our work and comparing those figures to national trends, so we can modify and improve our service to clients and help vulnerable individuals faster than ever before.

Jean Littlehale Retires Leaving Legacy

From creating child welfare protocols still used by the Department of Child Services to expanding programs to assist veterans who are experiencing homeless ness, Jean Littlehale is leaving a legacy that will benefit northern Arizona for years to come.

What People Are Saying About Catholic Charities

Every year, Catholic Charities Community Services surveys our clients, all across central and northern Arizona. Their responses help us understand where we excel, as well as areas that need improvement. Monitoring our client satisfaction and comparing it annually is one of the many ways Catholic Charities measures success. As a supporter of our work, we want you to know these outcomes.

  1. Women of Action Starts Off Strong
  2. Building Walls and Walking in Footsteps
  3. We Are Accredited
  4. Catholic Charities Receives Prestigious Accreditation