Our Stories
These are people in your community being helped by programs and services we provide.
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 ISN on a successful open house for their lovely new office!- Liz Millenheft Kudos to Battlecreek for passing licensing and thanks to Jill and Chris for handling a situation after-hours.- Kyle Deets Kudos to Comms for the Polk open house video.- Angela...
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...
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...