Our Stories
These are people in your community being helped by programs and services we provide.
Oregon Knights Help Young Moms Say Yes to Life
During this week when we honor motherhood, we also want to honor and thank those who treat the care of vulnerable young moms and their babies as a sacred trust. At the Annual Oregon Knights of Columbus Convention in April, Catholic Community Services presented...
Wrapping Father Taaffe Moms and Babies in Love
The Catholic Daughters at St. Peter Catholic Church in Newberg recently made a donation of beautiful handmade quilts for young mothers and their babies served by the Father Taaffe Homes program. Father Taaffe Homes Program Coordinator Laura, Father Taaffe Homes...
Spirit Mountain Supports St. Joseph Shelter
We recently attended a Potlatch Ceremony in Grand Ronde to accept a generous grant from Spirit Mountain Community Fund. CCS Executive Director Jim Seymour presented a framed thank you from St. Joseph Shelter staff and residents. Picture from left to right: Tribal...
CCS Annual Report 2017
View 2017 highlights and a beautiful, full-color spread showcasing 80 years of service for CCS as we honor our past and learn into the future. Read inspiring stories of those we serve, check out upcoming events and don't miss our gratitude report on pages 16-22,...
Safe Families Hosts First Oregon Collaborative Conference
More than 100 Safe Families for Children (SFFC) staff, volunteers, and partners gathered last Friday for the first Oregon Collaborative Conference: Strengthening Our Community. SFFC Founder Dave Anderson gave an inspirational address during breakfast, followed by...
Annual St. Joseph the Worker Fundraising Dinner to Benefit Families in Crisis
Catholic Community Services, St. Mary Parish and the Benedictine Sisters of Mt. Angel will be hosting the 14th Annual St. Joseph the Worker Fundraising dinner, and all are welcome. The dinner will be held on Sunday, May 6th at 5 p.m. at the St. Mary Parish Center in...
Safe Families for Children Hosts First Statewide Conference
In observance of Child Abuse Prevention Month, Safe Families for Children (SFFC) will host an all-day conference on April 13th at the Chemeketa Viticulture Center, and all are welcome. The conference, themed "Strengthening Our Community," will feature renowned guest...
United Way Bake Sale
CCS is launching a year-long lineup of fun employee events in support of United Way. Join us on Monday, March 19 from 9am-4pm for a Bake Sale at the Bishop Steiner Building in Rm 220. Treat yourself to some homemade cakes and dessert, and view cakes entered in our...
CCS Celebrates 80 Years in 2018!
This year marks 80 years of service for Catholic Community Services of the Mid-Willamette Valley and Central Coast. We invite you to join us in honoring our past and leaning into the future. Several festive events are planned to make this a memorable year for all of...
Benedictine Sisters of Mt. Angel and Catholic Community Services Partner to Sustain Ministries
On December 6 at Queen of Angels Monastery in Mt. Angel, the Benedictine Sisters of Mt. Angel and Catholic Community Services of the Mid-Willamette Valley and Central Coast (CCS) celebrated their partnership in sustaining St. Joseph Shelter, Mission Benedict and Casa...
CCS Breaks New Ground with Villa Esperanza
Catholic Community Services and Fostering Hope Initiative have broken ground on a new affordable housing complex in Woodburn. The project is expected to be completed by the end of the year. Villa Esperanza, or Hope Villa, will offer 16 apartments for low-income...
We Flourish Together Kick Off
The CCS We Flourish Together Design Team and guests celebrated the kick off of the We Flourish Together Initiative in January at the Northwest Viticulture Center in Salem. House managers and administrative staff gathered for fellowship and to learn more about how the...