Our Stories
These are people in your community being helped by programs and services we provide. With the light of Christ, may we continue to ignite hope, build resilience and transform lives; weaving love, whispering grace and building bridges of compassion.
CCS Digitizes Archives
Thank you, Melinda Page and the CCS Quality and Finance teams for your outstanding work converting our paper file storage to digital archives. This process required dedication and persistence and resulted in substantial savings for CCS. Reflecting on the process,...
Employee Spotlight: Melinda Page and Eli Quirino
Melinda Page Melinda's Catholic upbringing is one of the reasons she initially noticed CCS. It caught her interest as a nonprofit, faith-based organization with a commitment to helping people, and she wanted to be part of the organization. Melinda has worked at CCS...
Gretchen’s Story
“When you choose the legacy of love, it’s a ripple effect that keeps moving forward. Choosing love, I will always tell you, that’s the right choice.” -Gretchen When Gretchen was sixteen, she found out she was going to be a mom. Growing up in an abusive home, she often...
Employee Spotlight: Chris Jones
Chris Jones is the Senior Asset Manager, which might be described as the oversight and management of Catholic Community Services Foundation’s real estate assets. He began working at CCS when a friend of his introduced him to Jim Seymour 11 years ago. "My favorite part...
Building Bridges of Compassion
Over the past year, more than 5,500 lives were touched by Catholic Community Services programs. With the light of Christ, may we continue to ignite hope, build resilience and transform lives; weaving love, whispering grace and building bridges of compassion.
Volunteer Spotlight: Kay Flynn
Kay Flynn (left) with Volunteer Services Coordinator Heidi Frederick (right).Kay Flynn began volunteering with Catholic Community Services around 2015. Her generosity has touched many CCS programs, including Mission Benedict, St. Joseph Family Shelter, Fostering Hope...
Employee Spotlight: Lori Simpson
We hope you'll join us in celebrating Lori Simpson who has just celebrated her 25th anniversary with Catholic Community Services (CCS). Prior to working at CCS, Lori worked for St. Vincent de Paul in Northeast Portland for three years. The long commute from Keizer to...
Volunteer Spotlight: Student Volunteers
CCS staff and programs are grateful for the tremendous support and contribution student volunteers make to those we serve. During the 2023-24 school year, a group of 732 individuals including students from Blanchet School & Queen of Peace Elementary School in...
Father Taaffe Homes to Relocate and Expand Services
The year 2025 will mark 50 years since Monsignor Taaffe started his vital ministry known as Father Taaffe Homes. Since the opening of the St. Brigid Home in 1975, the beloved Father Taaffe Homes (FTH) program has helped save the lives of more than 300 babies by giving...
Volunteer at the Monastery
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...
Employee Spotlight: Jose Banuelos
Jose Banuelos is a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at the CCS College Street Home in Mount Angel. He has been working for CCS for almost six years. Jose likes working with the residents of the home to complete their goals and feels he makes a difference through his...
Regis Students Experience a Day in the Life of CCS
Students from Regis High School in Stayton visited the Bishop Steiner Building (BSB) to learn more about CCS programs and how each department functions to support our mission. Their day began with a tour of the BSB where they learned about each of the nine programs...