21st Annual Luncheon

21st Annual Luncheon

by | Dec 11, 2025 | Our Stories, Uncategorized

Nearly 750 community members gathered at this year’s Annual Fundraising Luncheon, celebrating 87 years of service. Our luncheon is a time for people of goodwill to come together on behalf of children, adults and families in need. The most powerful witness to the...
Food For the Holidays: A Critical Need

Food For the Holidays: A Critical Need

by | Nov 3, 2025 | Uncategorized

Many families are experiencing a gap in their SNAP benefits and the need for support has grown sharply. Mission Benedict is collecting food for to restock our shelves and ensure no family goes hungry. Special thanks to Salem Health, Mount Angel Abbey and Costco...
Emily’s Story

Emily’s Story

by | Oct 23, 2025 | Uncategorized

When Emily was seventeen years old, she became a mother. Facing the challenges of raising her young daughter alone with little support from family, Emily felt discouraged and hopeless.  “I wanted something different for my daughter,” she said. “I wanted to be there...