by Karlene Curtin | Jun 18, 2021 | Friends & Partners, Our Stories
“Love where you live, love your people, live lightly and follow your interests. You will find deep contentment in your life.” – Verna Scharbach Verna Scharbach started collecting donations inside her own garage in the early 1970s to address the tremendous need...
by Karlene Curtin | Jun 18, 2021 | Friends & Partners
Knights of Columbus (KoC) Councils throughout Oregon and the Knights Ladies are key partners in sustaining the legacy of the late, beloved Fr. Charles Taaffe. Recently, Statewide KoC Deputy Ron Boyce and his wife Ana Boyce presented a check in support of Fr. Taaffe...
by Karlene Curtin | Jun 18, 2021 | Staff
“Justice, truth, and freedom are derived from the love that we choose to show others as well as ourselves. “-Amy Formiller Love, justice, truth, and freedom play a significant role in the lives of those we serve. Amy Formiller, a direct support...
by Karlene Curtin | Jun 16, 2021 | Friends & Partners
Student volunteers from the Dental Assistants Association prepared hundreds of dental hygiene kits for the families served by our Fostering Hope Initiative (FHI). Each box contained toothbrushes, dental floss, toothpaste, and other oral hygiene necessities generously...
by Karlene Curtin | May 5, 2021 | Our Stories, Staff
Becoming a DSP means opening your heart to the most vulnerable people and showing patience to those who need it the most. Mark Rold, a Residential Shift Coordinator for the Chan House says, “Working at CCS has allowed me to build relationships with those I work...
