“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...
We have some exciting updates at the Seymour Center: the Center is fully leased with community partners who have made the promise of a collaborative co-location space a reality; the playground is installed and the sound of children playing fills the air and lifts our...
We have two upcoming opportunities to raise needed funds for Father Taaffe Homes and Pregnancy Support Services, providing care, stability, and community connections to vulnerable young moms and their babies. Step Into Spring is this weekend, May 15-16 at St. Edward’s...
Thank you for your support! CCS would like to thank all of the sponsors who gave so generously to help sustain the services that St. Joseph Shelter, Mission Benedict and Casa Adele provide. Support the Shelter Event...
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...
DSC08984 Bonnie and Friend SJ MD Volunteers 4_2021-009 DSC08753 Bonnie came to Oregon when she was 16 years old, as a migrant worker. She shares how she recieved help from the Benedictine Sisters in Mt. Angel at a very difficult time in her life. Bonnie never forgot...
