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...
Please view this special message from Fr. Ralph Recker of St. Mary Parish in Mt. Angel as we celebrate A Week of Support for Shelter Ministries. IMG_3736 IMG_3750 IMG_3729 FR Ralph Smiling Event...
Issaeh 1080X1080 Blanca and Lupe DSC08810 DSC08859 When Blanca came to St. Joseph Shelter’s Transitional Living Community (TLC), she wasn’t living her best life. She wasn’t the mom that she wanted to be for her kids. Through parenting and life skills classes and the...
DSC08973 DSC08984 DSC09174 DSC09536 Mission Benedict was founded by the Benedictine Sisters and lifelong volunteer Verna Scharbach in 1988. Since then, it has become a lifeline for community members needing food, clothing, or emergency financial assistance. Mission...
No two days in the life of Human Resources Executive Coordinator Helena Jones are ever the same. “I enjoy being challenged, always learning, and kept on my toes,” says Helena. “I often get to see the tangible difference our work in HR makes in our...
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...
