Catholic Community Services (CCS) and the Benedictine Sisters of Mount Angel have had a long-standing partnership. With the help of funds from major donors, CCS formally purchased Queen of Angels Monastery in Mount Angel in December of 2023. CCS is in the process of...
Local Knights of Columbus (KoC) councils and Catholic parishes are key partners in sustaining the legacy of the late, beloved Fr. Charles Taaffe. During the months of May and June, these partners have showered the moms and babies served by our Father Taaffe Homes...
Recently, our Fostering Hope Initiative Community Health Workers (CHWs) put together bags with portable cooking items, blankets, shawls, and solar panels for the canyon warming center at Santiam Outreach Community Center. Thanks to their work, many of those without...
When Maria lost her son in a tragic accident last year, she had one request from the people who attended his Celebration of Life. She asked that they bring an item to donate to the Father Taaffe Homes and Pregnancy Services. Maria was a young mother herself so she...
CCS received a $100,000 donation from Ashley Furniture during an official visit from Ashley Furniture HomeStore executives on January 26 In his acceptance address, CEO Josh Graves explained that CCS serves over 7,000 people a year through 11 programs in 10...
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...
