Our Stories
These are people in your community being helped by programs and services we provide.
CHWs Meet the Pressing Needs in the Canyon
Recently, our Fostering Hope Initiative Community Health Workers (CHWs) put together bags with portable cooking items, blankets, shawls, and solar panels for the canyon warming center at Santiam Outreach Community Center. Thanks to their work, many of those without...
Reducing Our Carbon Footprint
We are thrilled to share that Catholic Community Services Foundation was selected to receive a Renewable Development Fund (RDF) award from Portland General Electric (PGE) that will enable us to place a solar array on the Bishop Steiner Building, which houses our...
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...
Staff Spotlight: Amber Boss
Amber Boss works in ISN's McMinnville office and just celebrated her one-year anniversary as a Personal Agent with ISN. Amber began her career working with people who experience Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) as a Personal Support Worker in 2011...
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...
Thank you 2022 Sponsors!
We would like to thank all of our sponsors and talented musicians Julie Hoy and Nathan Olsen!
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 the HR staff who request the background checks on volunteers. Many new and renewal requests have been sent and HR responds within a day – or no more than two days and starts the process. This is very much appreciated! Heidi FrederickTo anyone who helped...
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,...