When Natasha came to St. Joseph Family Shelter’s Transitional Living Community (TLC), she was homeless and doing anything she possibly could to reunite with her children. When the TLC had an opening, she went in haste, determined to become the mother her children...
Pictured above is Nick Sykes smiles ear to ear with his new braces made possible through the ILP-ODHS partnership. Nick Sykes smiles ear to ear with his new braces made possible through the ILP-ODHS partnership. The CCS Independent Living Program (ILP) recently...
Thank You Sponsors View the Full Program ‘Kayla came to Fr. Taaffe’s St. Brigid Home when she became pregnant as a teenager. She had been living on the streets and struggling with addiction. Through the Father Taaffe Program, Kayla learned how to care for...
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...
Food Pantry Specialist Lei Schaecher makes a difference in the lives of thousands of people served by Mission Benedict in Mt. Angel. “Lei is patient, detail-oriented, compassionate and community minded.” says Senior Program Director Lori Simpson. “She works every day...
