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.
$1 Million Gift Launches New Family Resource and Child Development Center
With a lead gift of $1 million from local developer and philanthropist Larry Tokarski, development has begun on the new Family Resource and Child Development Center scheduled to open this fall. Together with partners such as the Early Learning Hub, Salem Keizer Public...
Villa Esperanza Opens Doors
CCSF recently opened the doors of a new affordable housing complex in Woodburn. Named by the community, Villa Esperanza or Hope Villa, the new complex offers 16 new affordable units and one manager's unit. CCS and CCSF are committed to integrating affordable housing...
ILP Gift Making
Last year, the CCS Independent Living Program (ILP) helped 136 youth who have been in foster care develop life skills on their way to becoming responsible, independent adults.ILP hosted their 8th annual Christmas craft night in December at the Kroc Center where youth...
80th Anniversary Mass Celebration
On December 2, CCS celebrated our 80th Anniversary with a special mass at St. Edward Catholic Church in Keizer. Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus Kenneth Steiner was a main celebrant for the Mass along with concelebrants Rev. Monsignor Richard Hunegar, Fr. Tim Mockaitis, Fr....
Mt. Angel Community Reaches Out to Neighbors in Need
This year set a new record for community outreach for St. Joseph Family Shelter and Mission Benedict. The Mission collected enough food for 158 Christmas food boxes for families in need. Fr. Philip Waibel blessed the boxes before they were distributed to the families...
A Tribute to Larry Epping
During this month of Thanksgiving and of honoring our veterans, CCS would like to pay tribute to the late Larry Epping, known throughout the community for his incredible generosity and service to others. We were honored to count him among the strongest supporters of...
Christi’s Story
When Christi lost the love of her life, she also lost her will to live. It was difficult for her to get out of bed to care for her children. Her friend referred her to Safe Families for Children staff who connected her with a host family. Together with her host...
CCS Achieves Accreditation by COA
CCS has once again achieved national recognition as an accredited human services organization through the New York-based Council on Accreditation (COA). Organizations across the U.S. pursue accreditation with COA to demonstrate the implementation of best practice...
Partners Develop Vision for Family Resource and Child Development Center
Together with community partners, CCSF has developed a vision to build a new Family Resource and Child Development Center at the site of the old St. Vincent De Paul building on Portland Road. The Center will serve children with special needs and their families by...
What’s New at St. Joseph Family Shelter
Together with the Benedictine Sisters, St. Mary Parish, Mt. Angel Abbey, Exchange Club and other community partners, CCS has been working to bring new resources to the St. Joseph Family Shelter Campus in Mount Angel to ensure the programs there will thrive and serve...
CCSF Spotlight
Chris JonesCCSF Fiscal and Policy Analyst Chris Jones is a man of hidden talents. Sitting with him in meetings pouring over projections, or hearing his soft, happy whistle down the hall, you would never guess that he has arranged and orchestrated pieces for the...
80th Anniversary Celebration
On Wednesday, CCS celebrated 80 years of service at our Annual Fundraising Luncheon at the Salem Convention Center.More than 700 partners, community members and supporters gathered to learn how together, we can help all members of our community to flourish. Thank you...