by Karlene Curtin | Mar 16, 2021 | Friends & Partners, Our Stories, People We Serve
Even during an unprecedented time of crisis, with widespread health concerns due to COVID, volunteers remain a vital part of CCS and a blessing to those we serve. “CCS volunteers heard the call, rose to the occasion, and astonished us with an amazing number of hours...
by Karlene Curtin | Jul 17, 2020 | Intranet Stories
We hope you are enjoying the good weather and are able to get outside now and then to breath the fresh air, exercise, or just sit quietly and listen to the sounds of summer. The PRC continues to make plans for assuring our buildings and workplaces are as safe as they...
by Karlene Curtin | Jun 25, 2020 | Our Stories, People We Serve, Staff
CCS’s Fostering Hope Initiative is spearheading distribution for the local Farmers to Families Food Box Program effort. Farmers to Families is one of the best examples of a creative and far reaching public, private response to the current COVID-19 crisis. The...
by Karlene Curtin | Jun 25, 2020 | Our Stories, Staff
Witnessing changes in his clients – seeing them plan, grow and achieve their goals is what fuels Michael Lichtenberg’s passion for his work. “This is what’s amazing!” he says. “These are the nuggets of gold for me. I get excited to...
by Karlene Curtin | Jun 10, 2020 | Sanctuary
Non-violent communication or compassionate communication (NVC) is a style of communicating that encourages us to speak from the heart; it also helps connect us with our most authentic selves. St. Francis believed that all humans, at their core, are inherently...