Our Stories
These are people in your community being helped by programs and services we provide.
Employee Spotlight – Shandi Hill
Shandi Hill learned about the CCS Independent Living Program (ILP) while training to become a CASA volunteer. “I knew it was something I would enjoy,” Shandi says. “When a position opened up, I applied immediately.” Since 2018, Shandi has been making a difference in...
Fr. Taaffe Homes Receive Heartfelt Donation
When Maria lost her son in a tragic accident last year, she had one request from the people who attended his Celebration of Life. She asked that they bring an item to donate to the Father Taaffe Homes and Pregnancy Services. Maria was a young mother herself so she...
Josh’s Story
Josh was experiencing homelessness, addiction and tragic loss when he came to the CCS Transitional Living Community (TLC) at St. Joseph Family Shelter over a year ago. With the support of the staff, volunteers and many wrap-around services offered at TLC, Josh has...
Fr. Taaffe Homes Receive Heartfelt Donation
When Maria lost her son in a tragic accident last year, she had one request from the people who attended his Celebration of Life. She asked that they bring an item to donate to the Father Taaffe Homes and Pregnancy Services. Maria was a young mother herself so she...
CCS in the Festhalle at Oktoberfest!
For many years, the CCS Father Taaffe Home Foundation has hosted a food booth at the annual Mt. Angel Oktoberfest as part of its vital fundraising efforts. This year we had the opportunity to sell our famous brats, potato salad and some new treats from inside the...
Kudos Board
Kudos to Jyll Valo, Chris Jones, Dina Redding and Eileen Virden for winning the PGE Drive Change grant to secure EV chargers and an electric vehicle for our BSB/Seymour Center campusKudos to Angela Stevenson and Chantelle for onboarding new PA’s!Kudos to Karlene...
2021 Annual Report
The 2021 Annual Report is a love letter to the staff, volunteers, donors and the people we serve. See our impact numbers, heartwarming stories, highlights from the year, donor acknowledgement and our financial stewardship report.
18th Annual Luncheon
September 21 was a memorable and inspiring day for staff and supporters of Catholic Community Services as more than 500 community members came together to share a meal and celebrate the courage and triumphs of those we serve at our 18th Annual Fundraising Luncheon,...
Meet Jackie
Jackie has been with ISN since 2002. After working with other agencies, she found a great fit working with ISN. “Everyone was nice and seemed to want to help.” Jackie’s main goal was to find a job and have support to help explain her needs to her employer to make the...
Providence Medical Group RN Donates Diapers to Families in Need
Megan Monahan, a registered nurse with Providence Medical Group, was taking a Public Health Nursing course that required her to complete a project for practical experience in Public Health. She contacted Catholic Community Services and was introduced to the Mission...
ISN Joins SOLVE Beach Clean Up!
Care for the earth, our common home, is one of the Principles of Catholic Social Teaching. We believe that we must be guided by a concern for the environment to preserve it for generations to come. In April, ISN staff participated in the SOLVE Beach clean-up...
Volunteers Celebrate 20 Years of Service
To interview Elaine and Leonard is the same as sitting with two long-time friends. Woven into their stories about volunteering with Catholic Community Services was a thread of caring, loving, helping, giving, sharing and always looking forward to the next...