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 Ann Todd | Jan 26, 2021 | Our Stories, People We Serve, Support
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...
by Ann Todd | Jan 25, 2021 | People We Serve
Mission Benedict helps an average of 50-60 families each week. Due to the pandemic, food boxes are now packed in advance, and people needing clothing or household items can make appointments to ensure social distancing is possible. “We saw an increase in new...
by Bettina Bautista | Sep 17, 2020 | People We Serve
When it became impossible to hide the marks of a relationship that had become both verbally and physically abusive, Lindsey felt she had no choice but to drop out of high school Soon, she again had to make a tough life decision to protect her infant daughter by...
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 Bettina Bautista | May 8, 2020 | People We Serve
Catholic Community Services is seeking an experienced live-in house parent couple committed to helping at-risk pregnant/parenting young women to grow the skills necessary to protect and nurture their children. St. Brigid, located in Northeast Salem, is a transitional...
