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.

Building Connected Teams at CCS

Building Connected Teams at CCS

Celebrating Love, Truth, Justice and FreedomThe Youth and Family Services (YFS) Team recently held a retreat at the 4H Center Cascara House in West Salem. "The objective of the retreat was truly to treat the staff to a day of relaxation and play in preparation for us...

Sonjia and Maddox

Sonjia and Maddox

When Sonjia was five years old her parents divorced. Her mom started using drugs and letting her drug-abusing friends crash at their home. One day Sonjia, her brother, and her sister were taken away, separated, and sent to live in different foster homes.  That’s the...

Scott’s Route

Scott’s Route

Scott loves to work. Being busy and productive with his job and his chores at home are vital parts of his life. For nearly three years now, Scott has held a job delivering community publications to businesses in Mt Angel and Silverton. He was employed at the Work...

Blake and his Forever Home

Blake and his Forever Home

Just when Blake thought he would be adopted, everything changed. He ended up in yet another foster home. By the time he came to live at a CCS Community Home for Children several years later, Blake felt completely alone. He could not believe these new foster parents...