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.
Celebrating Our Accomplishments, Designing Our Future
In April, the newly appointed Futures Implementation Team joined CCS, CCSF and ISN program directors at the Shalom Retreat Center in Mount Angel for a two-day retreat. Consultant Deb Maher led the group through a process of examining our strengths as a community,...
CCS 2016 Annual Report
Click the image below to view our annual report with inspiring stories of those we serve and appreciation for the partners and donors who make our work possible. Please contact [email protected] if you would like a printed copy of the report.
Brandy and Susan
Brandy first entered the foster care system when she was just five years old. Her life got better when she was able to live with her grandmother. But one morning, she came out of her room to find her grandmother had passed away on the couch. After experiencing that...
Partners Lift Up Families in Need
Catholic Community Services has received several votes of confidence from funders for our ground-breaking work in combining affordable housing with wraparound on-site services and support. Oregon Housing and Community Services has committed to work with us through a...
CCSF Hires Property COO
Catholic Community Services Foundation (CCSF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Rena Peck as Chief Operating Officer in charge of Property. Peck will provide strategic leadership in asset management, property management, compliance, departmental data systems...
Shelter and Mission Flourish with Help From CCS
Last spring, the Benedictine Sisters of Mt. Angel called upon Catholic Community Services to assist with management of the St. Joseph Shelter and Mission Benedict. The sisters have provided food, shelter, case management services and compassion to thousands of...
FHI, Good360 & United Way
Retail Overstock Meets Family NeedsOn "Good360 Marketplace" days, Fostering Hope Initiative staff can find just about anything for their families, from brand new bedding, to pots and pans, to a plush elephant rocking horse among the piles of donations covering the...
St. Monica Capital Campaign a Success
In 2016, the Catholic Community Services Foundation launched a capital campaign to build a new apartment complex to offer both affordable housing and wrap-around services for young families in crisis. The St. Monica Apartments are a continuation of the vision and...
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...
FHI Identified as Bright Spot
The Boston Medical Center (BMC) Vital Village Network has identified Catholic Community Services’ Fostering Hope Initiative (FHI) has been identified as one of 5-10 "bright spots" in America for young children and their families. BMC Vital Village and its partners in...
March of Dimes Awards Grant to Fostering Hope Initiative
Father Taaffe's legacy of caring for young moms and their babies is alive and well. With the leadership of the Fostering Hope Initiative, Father Taaffe Homes Pregnancy Support Services is serving more young moms in crisis than ever before. Recently, March of Dimes,...
CCS Forever Homes: Adam’s Story
Adam was born oxygen deprived leaving him with him with severe life-long care needs. Adam’s family accepted this situation and always supported him and loved him for who he is, a special person who deserves to live his life to its fullest. When Adam was 20 years...