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.
Knights Help Moms Say Yes to Life
The Knights of Columbus have played a huge role in supporting Father Taaffe Homes through donations, fundraising and organizing the annual FTH dinner. The Sacred Heart-St. Louis Parish Knights of Columbus hosted the 42nd Annual Dinner in Gervais on Sunday, October 28....
Mount Angel Community Shares Christ’s Love
This December, Mission Benedict received an outpouring of generosity. More than 100 families received Christmas food boxes with all the trimmings and were able to pick up toys and gifts for their children. Thank you to St. Mary Parish, St. Mary Knights of Columbus,...
Mission Benedict Volunteer Presented with Helping Hands Award
In 1988, the Benedictine Sisters in Mount Angel opened St. Joseph Shelter, a transitional housing program for homeless families. When the Sisters opened the Shelter, they also began to operate a food bank, and ran it out of someone's garage over 30 years ago, and that...
A Friendship Through Art
Many recipients of CCS services go on to help others, creating a ripple effect of kinship. Kaylee, a former Father Taaffe Homes mom, has made a difference in Brenda's life. Growing up, Kaylee's mom struggled with sobriety. Being the oldest of her siblings, Kaylee was...
CCS Board Spotlight
Bob Weber Bob Weber, President of Blanchet Catholic School, has joined the Catholic Community Services Board of Directors. He has been working in education for 30 years, all in the Catholic School System. Bob was the 3rd President of Blanchet from 1997-2010. He left...
Joshua Graves to Lead Catholic Community Services Upon Jim Seymour Retirement in January 2020
The Catholic Community Services (CCS) Board of Directors has appointed Joshua Graves to lead the 80 year-old Salem based social services agency after Jim Seymour’s retirement in January 2020.Scott Wiegal, CCS Board Chair, said the board and administration have been...
Jeff’s Story
Jeff was born with intellectual and developmental disabilities, but that doesn't stop him from living his life to the fullest. Jeff has called Catholic Community Services' Chan House "home" for more than 30 years. He previously lived in the Fairview Training Center...
Family Resource and Child Development Center Update
There's still time to invest in the new CCS Pooled Income Fund, which creates income for your lifetime and the opportunity to strengthen families, many who are facing adversity such as housing instability, hunger or raising children with special needs. Investors will...
Partners Fill the House for Strong Families, Resilient Communities
The August 1 Strong Families, Resilient Communities and World Class Education Call to Action event at the Keizer Civic Center opened to a capacity crowd of educators, social service, business and government leaders. A day-long dialogue explored building community...
Family Resource and Child Development Center Update
Project Manager Chris Jones has been leading tours of the Family Resource and Child Development Center building for staff, board members and community members during its construction. The Center is slated to welcome two classrooms of children served by the Willamette...
CCS Annual Report 2018
View 2018 highlights from CCS's 80th Anniversary year. Read inspiring stories of those we serve, check out our community impact and don't miss our gratitude report on pages 14-21, honoring all donors and partners who make our work possible. View 2018 Annual Report
Former Father Taaffe Mom Shares Her Story
In 2018, 60 pregnant and parenting young women and teens received the support they needed to protect and nurture their babies. This reflects the continued commitment of our community of donors who sustain the work that Father Taaffe began more than 40 years ago. His...