CCS Breaks New Ground with Villa Esperanza

CCS Breaks New Ground with Villa Esperanza

Catholic Community Services and Fostering Hope Initiative have broken ground on a new affordable housing complex in Woodburn. The project is expected to be completed by the end of the year. Villa Esperanza, or Hope Villa, will offer 16 apartments for low-income...
We Flourish Together Kick Off

We Flourish Together Kick Off

The CCS We Flourish Together Design Team and guests celebrated the kick off of the We Flourish Together Initiative in January at the Northwest Viticulture Center in Salem. House managers and administrative staff gathered for fellowship and to learn more about how the...
St. Joseph Shelter Update

St. Joseph Shelter Update

On a sunny, crisp, fall day in October, the Benedictine Sisters welcomed Salem Harvest for a gleaning of their orchards. Volunteers, staff and the Sisters gathered grapes, apples, and figs for donation through Mission Benedict to those in need.Salem Harvest connects...
St. Joseph Shelter News

St. Joseph Shelter News

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...