Youth ministry, Catholic Charities team up for service week

Published on July 24, 2025

Every year, the Youth Ministry Office and Catholic Charities of Arkansas team up to host the Catholic Charities Summer Institute, a weeklong service program for high school students.

The program introduces students to speakers addressing social issues and then gives youth the opportunity to practice those teachings with community service projects throughout Little Rock. 

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