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.
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...
CCS Spotlight: Kennedy Hobert
HR Executive Coordinator by day and scholar by night, CCS's Kennedy Hobert graduated from George Fox University last spring. As a part of her capstone experience, Kennedy conducted research alongside her professors about concussion testing. Upon finishing her...
CCS Customer Spotlight
Artist Brian HavlikBrian was born with intellectual and developmental disabilities. He wasn't officially diagnosed with autism until he was a teenager but, growing up, Brian's mom knew that he was different.Being different can be a good thing. Brian's family knew that...
Parents’ Love for Family Extends to Young Moms in Crisis
Winifred and Arthur Fromherz had a soft spot in their hearts for young mothers and their babies, so they made sure their commitment to supporting Father Taaffe Homes would continue after their passing. Arthur passed away in 2004 and Winifred passed away in 2017....
Robin’s Story
Robin was born with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She grew up in poverty and, in spite of being a target of bullying and ridicule, her inner spirit of determination prevailed. Although she was told she couldn't, she worked hard and secured her GED. As...
FHI Takes Collective Impact to the Next Level
From Management to Movement BuildingAfter nine years of delivering collaborative, neighborhood-based solutions for families facing adversity, the Fostering Hope Initiative is taking collective impact to the next level. During a recent visit from the Tamarack Institute...
St. Joseph Shelter Update
On a sunny, crisp, fall day in October, the Benedictine Sisters welcomed Salem Harvest for a gleaning of their orchards. Volunteers, staff and the Sisters gathered grapes, apples, and figs for donation through Mission Benedict to those in need.Salem Harvest connects...
Volunteer Spotlight – Lauren Lang
Jesuit VolunteerBefore being assigned to CCS as a Jesuit Volunteer, Lauren Lang had never even set foot in Oregon. Lauren joined Jesuit Volunteer Corps Northwest shortly after graduating from Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia."I found out about CCS after being...
ISN Spotlight
Stephanie StokerISN's Stephanie Stoker has worked with the company for 10 years and reports that helping people achieve their goals is the most rewarding part of her job. Stephanie recently was honored with the Marilyn Williams Staff Excellence Award for her...
St. Joseph Shelter News
The Benedictine Sisters of Oregon and Catholic Community Services of the Mid-Willamette Valley and Central Coast (CCS) have agreed to transfer operation of St. Joseph Shelter, Mission Benedict, and CASA Adele to CCS. Previously administered under a management...