About Us
About Our Founder
I’m Billy Yoder, the owner and founder of Second Collection. My wife, Kate Lynn, and I converted to the Catholic faith together in 2017, and we’ve never looked back. We’re high-school sweethearts, blessed with two daughters and three sons, and our faith fuels everything we do.
Second Collection was born out of a burning desire to see Catholics boldly step into the future, sharing the richness of our faith with a world that desperately needs it. I’m committed to seeing parishes, Catholic schools, businesses, and ministries flourish—not just survive. We’re here to help Catholic organizations break new ground, think bigger, and evangelize in ways that haven’t been imagined before. With Second Collection, we’re not just raising funds—we’re building the Church, one project at a time, and empowering Catholics to make an impact that lasts for generations.
As Scripture reminds us: “And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it” (Matthew 16:18). Together, we are building that Church, stronger and more vibrant than ever before.
Our prayer is that you will draw closer to God each day as you live out your faith. Do something great for God!
About Our Founder
I’m Billy Yoder, the owner and founder of Second Collection. My wife, Kate Lynn, and I converted to the Catholic faith together in 2017, and we’ve never looked back. We’re high-school sweethearts, blessed with two daughters and three sons, and our faith fuels everything we do.
Second Collection was born out of a burning desire to see Catholics boldly step into the future, sharing the richness of our faith with a world that desperately needs it. I’m committed to seeing parishes, Catholic schools, businesses, and ministries flourish—not just survive. We’re here to help Catholic organizations break new ground, think bigger, and evangelize in ways that haven’t been imagined before. With Second Collection, we’re not just raising funds—we’re building the Church, one project at a time, and empowering Catholics to make an impact that lasts for generations.
As Scripture reminds us: “And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it” (Matthew 16:18). Together, we are building that Church, stronger and more vibrant than ever before.
Our prayer is that you will draw closer to God each day as you live out your faith. Do something great for God!
Our Mission
Second Collection was born from a vision to empower Catholic organizations by providing them with a dedicated platform for raising funds to support their missions. The idea for Second Collection began in February 2023, when we recognized a pressing need within the Catholic Church to have a focused and effective tool for funding various initiatives.
Our mission is to connect donors with Catholic causes that matter most to them, offering a streamlined and transparent way to support parish projects, school initiatives, ministry needs, and more. We believe that by harnessing the power of community and technology, we can help the Church thrive and extend its impact in meaningful ways.
At Second Collection, we understand the unique challenges faced by Catholic organizations in securing financial support. Our platform is designed to simplify the fundraising process, making it easier for organizations to share their stories, reach potential supporters, and achieve their financial goals. We are committed to upholding the values of faith and stewardship, ensuring that every campaign on our platform aligns with the mission of the Church and contributes to its growth.
Our team is passionate about supporting the Church’s mission and creating a space where Catholic projects can flourish. We are dedicated to providing a user-friendly experience for both campaign creators and donors, and to fostering a vibrant community of supporters who are committed to making a difference.
Through Second Collection, we aim to be a catalyst for positive change, helping Catholic organizations fund projects that inspire, uplift, and advance the Church’s mission in the world. Join us in this journey as we Crowdfund the Church and do something great for God!
Statement of Faith
At Second Collection, we adhere to the Nicene Creed, a central declaration of our Christian faith:
We believe in one God, the Father Almighty,
Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible.
And in one Lord Jesus Christ,
The only-begotten Son of God, begotten of the Father before all worlds; Light of Light, very God of very God; begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made.
Who, for us men and for our salvation, came down from heaven,
And was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary, and was made man;
And was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate;
He suffered and was buried;
And the third day He rose again, according to the Scriptures;
And ascended into heaven, and sits on the right hand of the Father;
And He shall come again, with glory, to judge the quick and the dead;
Whose kingdom shall have no end.
And we believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of life,
Who proceeds from the Father and the Son; who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified; who spoke by the prophets.
And we believe in one holy Catholic and Apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins;
And we look for the resurrection of the dead,
And the life of the world to come. Amen.
Faithfulness to the Magisterium
We are committed to upholding the teachings and guidance of the Magisterium of the Catholic Church. This includes adhering to the doctrines and moral teachings as articulated by the Pope and the bishops in communion with him. We seek to support and promote initiatives that align with these teachings, ensuring that our mission and actions reflect the values and principles of the Catholic faith.