by Bettina Bautista | Feb 6, 2019 | Friends & Partners, News & Events, People We Serve
With a lead gift of $1 million from local developer and philanthropist Larry Tokarski, development has begun on the new Family Resource and Child Development Center scheduled to open this fall. Together with partners such as the Early Learning Hub, Salem Keizer Public...
by Bettina Bautista | Jan 22, 2019 | News & Events, Our Stories, People We Serve
CCSF recently opened the doors of a new affordable housing complex in Woodburn. Named by the community, Villa Esperanza or Hope Villa, the new complex offers 16 new affordable units and one manager’s unit. CCS and CCSF are committed to integrating affordable...
by Bettina Bautista | Nov 26, 2018 | People We Serve
When Christi lost the love of her life, she also lost her will to live. It was difficult for her to get out of bed to care for her children. Her friend referred her to Safe Families for Children staff who connected her with a host family. Together with her host...
by Bettina Bautista | Feb 8, 2018 | People We Serve
Artist Brian HavlikBrian was born with intellectual and developmental disabilities. He wasn’t officially diagnosed with autism until he was a teenager but, growing up, Brian’s mom knew that he was different.Being different can be a good thing....
by Bettina Bautista | Nov 17, 2017 | People We Serve
Robin was born with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She grew up in poverty and, in spite of being a target of bullying and ridicule, her inner spirit of determination prevailed. Although she was told she couldn’t, she worked hard and secured her...
by Bettina Bautista | Oct 4, 2017 | Friends & Partners, News & Events, Our Stories, People We Serve
The Benedictine Sisters of Oregon and Catholic Community Services of the Mid-Willamette Valley and Central Coast (CCS) have agreed to transfer operation of St. Joseph Shelter, Mission Benedict, and CASA Adele to CCS. Previously administered under a management...
