Our Stories
These are people in your community being helped by programs and services we provide.
Employee Summer BBQ
You and your family are invited to the annual All-Staff Summer BBQ and Potluck! The BBQ will take place on Friday, July 28, from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at River Road Park, located at 3045 River Road N, Keizer. We will also be hosting our annual salad competition. Please...
Bridging Communications with Supervisors
Chief Human Resources Officer Amy Rose Fish and her team hosted an event for all CCS supervisors to come and test their leadership skills through the Bridging Communication game. Each supervisor was placed on a team and given a task to build a bridge that could hold...
Staff spotlight: Brock Roper
Brock came to ISN in September 2022, after 11 years with Garten Services as a Program Specialist. He became proficient in crafts, country drives, and some of that required paperwork of which we’re all so fond. His favorite part of the job has always been the people –...
85th Year Anniversary Mass
This year marks 85 years of service for Catholic Community Services of the Mid-Willamette Valley and Central Coast. Recently, we celebrated our 85th anniversary with a special Mass at St. Edward Catholic Church in Keizer. Thank you to Bishop Kenneth Steiner, Fr. Gary...
CCS Providing Testimony for Senate Bill 1074
CCS will be providing testimony for Senate Bill 1074 this Wednesday. Together with the Community Business and Education Leaders and other FHI partners, we hope to create sustainable funding for the critical work of Community Health Workers. Learn more: March 2023 -...
Natasha’s Story
When Natasha came to St. Joseph Family Shelter’s Transitional Living Community (TLC), she was homeless and doing anything she possibly could to reunite with her children. When the TLC had an opening, she went in haste, determined to become the mother her children...
Braces for Foster Youth
Pictured above is Nick Sykes smiles ear to ear with his new braces made possible through the ILP-ODHS partnership.Nick Sykes smiles ear to ear with his new braces made possible through the ILP-ODHS partnership.The CCS Independent Living Program (ILP) recently received...
CHWs Meet the Pressing Needs in the Canyon
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...
Reducing Our Carbon Footprint
We are thrilled to share that Catholic Community Services Foundation was selected to receive a Renewable Development Fund (RDF) award from Portland General Electric (PGE) that will enable us to place a solar array on the Bishop Steiner Building, which houses our...
Employee Spotlight – Shandi Hill
Shandi Hill learned about the CCS Independent Living Program (ILP) while training to become a CASA volunteer. “I knew it was something I would enjoy,” Shandi says. “When a position opened up, I applied immediately.” Since 2018, Shandi has been making a difference in...
Fr. Taaffe Homes Receive Heartfelt Donation
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...
Josh’s Story
Josh was experiencing homelessness, addiction and tragic loss when he came to the CCS Transitional Living Community (TLC) at St. Joseph Family Shelter over a year ago. With the support of the staff, volunteers and many wrap-around services offered at TLC, Josh has...