Our Stories
These are people in your community being helped by programs and services we provide.
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...
Youth Group from Puyallup, Washington Volunteer at St. Joseph Family Shelter and Mission Benedict!
Fourteen youth and five adults converged at Mission Benedict and St. Joseph Shelter on July 19 after traveling all the way from Puyallup, Washington. During their day-long mission trip, they provided hours of organizing, clean-up, and landscaping, brightening 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...
Catholic Community Services Acquires Monastery to Carry on Legacy
The Legacy of the Benedictine Sisters is a story 140 years in the making. They have a long history of service to the Church and the people of Oregon. Their long-standing commitment to the poor became formal in 1988 when the community established St. Joseph...
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...
Employee Spotlight: Rachel Davis
Rachel Davis began working in the Catholic Community Services HR department almost 10 years ago. “I was looking for a position that was in my field but also something that daily contributed to the wellbeing of others and made a difference in a person's life,”...
Employee Spotlight: Rebecca Beard
Becoming a Direct Support Professional (DSP) means opening your heart to being of service to people who experience disabilities and creating a home environment for them that is safe, comfortable, and loving. Rebecca Beard has been doing just that as a CCS DSP for...
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...
Marlene’s Story
Pictured above: Marlene (right) and Randi, her Personal Support Worker. “No matter what is going on in her life, Marlene will greet you with a smile and make you feel as though you are part of her family.” -- Angela Dionne Over the last 20 years,...
Jenn’s 15 Year Anniversary!
"Love is my favorite value because if anything I do can come from love, I can't go wrong." - Jennifer Blyeth Staff from near and far joined a virtual celebration in honor of Jennifer Blyeth's 15-year anniversary with CCS! Jenn's contributions as an employee,...
Catholic Community Accepts $100,000 from Ashley Furniture
CCS received a $100,000 donation from Ashley Furniture during an official visit from Ashley Furniture HomeStore executives on January 26 In his acceptance address, CEO Josh Graves explained that CCS serves over 7,000 people a year through 11 programs in 10...
Bob Gooley Wins Legacy of Life Award
Legacy of Life Award recipient Bob Gooley has been a part of the Father Taaffe Homes program for over 15 years. He has participated as a member of his local Knights of Columbus council as well as serving many hours as a volunteer. Bob joined the Father Taaffe...