New Space, Same Mission
Thanks to the incredible efforts and generosity of donors, volunteers and staff, we officially opened the doors of our relocated and renovated food pantry site last month. On opening day alone, Mission Benedict served 50 families. We also extend deep gratitude to the...
Volunteers Bring Heart to CCS Ministries
Catholic Daughters Deliver DiapersA heartfelt thank you to the Oregon Catholic Daughters of the Americas for hosting a generous diaper drive! We are truly grateful for your support of our mission.Christ the King Students Donate Items to New MothersWhen 8th graders at...
Community Gathers for Ribbon Cutting
This spring, we celebrated the completion of Pacific Station, a new affordable housing community in North Salem offering a mix of three- and four-bedroom units, addressing the critical need for housing that accommodates larger families. Pacific Station was made...
CCS Digitizes Archives
Thank you, Melinda Page and the CCS Quality and Finance teams for your outstanding work converting our paper file storage to digital archives. This process required dedication and persistence and resulted in substantial savings for CCS. Reflecting on the process,...
Employee Spotlight: Chris Jones
Chris Jones is the Senior Asset Manager, which might be described as the oversight and management of Catholic Community Services Foundation’s real estate assets. He began working at CCS when a friend of his introduced him to Jim Seymour 11 years ago. "My favorite part...
Volunteer Spotlight: Kay Flynn
Kay Flynn (left) with Volunteer Services Coordinator Heidi Frederick (right).Kay Flynn began volunteering with Catholic Community Services around 2015. Her generosity has touched many CCS programs, including Mission Benedict, St. Joseph Family Shelter, Fostering Hope...
Employee Spotlight: Lori Simpson
We hope you'll join us in celebrating Lori Simpson who has just celebrated her 25th anniversary with Catholic Community Services (CCS). Prior to working at CCS, Lori worked for St. Vincent de Paul in Northeast Portland for three years. The long commute from Keizer to...
Volunteer Spotlight: Student Volunteers
CCS staff and programs are grateful for the tremendous support and contribution student volunteers make to those we serve. During the 2023-24 school year, a group of 732 individuals including students from Blanchet School & Queen of Peace Elementary School in...
Father Taaffe Homes to Relocate and Expand Services
The year 2025 will mark 50 years since Monsignor Taaffe started his vital ministry known as Father Taaffe Homes. Since the opening of the St. Brigid Home in 1975, the beloved Father Taaffe Homes (FTH) program has helped save the lives of more than 300 babies by giving...
Volunteer at the Monastery
Catholic Community Services (CCS) and the Benedictine Sisters of Mount Angel have had a long-standing partnership. With the help of funds from major donors, CCS formally purchased Queen of Angels Monastery in Mount Angel in December of 2023. CCS is in the process of...
Employee Spotlight: Jose Banuelos
Jose Banuelos is a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at the CCS College Street Home in Mount Angel. He has been working for CCS for almost six years. Jose likes working with the residents of the home to complete their goals and feels he makes a difference through his...
Regis Students Experience a Day in the Life of CCS
Students from Regis High School in Stayton visited the Bishop Steiner Building (BSB) to learn more about CCS programs and how each department functions to support our mission. Their day began with a tour of the BSB where they learned about each of the nine programs...