Our Stories
These are people in your community being helped by programs and services we provide.
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...
CCS & C@P Partnering to End Homelessness
Catholic Community Services and Church @ the Park (C@P) are partnering to end homelessness in Salem. This spring, C@P was looking for a site to develop safe, legal accommodations for people in crisis. Catholic Community Services Foundation offered to redevelop a...
CCS Annual Report 2020
Read about our 2020 highlights, inspiring stories about those we serve, our community impact and financial stewardship. Check out our gratitude section that honors all of our donors, partners and volunteers who make our work possible!
Seymour Center: Where Children & Families Flourish
Like many schools and classrooms that temporarily sat empty due to state restrictions requiring children to stay home, Willamette Education Service District, Oregon Child Development Coalition, and Salem-Keizer Public Schools at the Seymour Center are back in full...
2020 Annual Report
Thank You, 2021 Annual Luncheon Sponsors
Thank you to all who were a part of our 17th Annual Luncheon in September. It was inspiring to see hundreds of community members gather to champion the positive development of adults with disabilities like Matt, strengthen families like Kayla and Percy, and build...
Spotlight: Jacqueline Gould
Jacqueline Gould began working as a Personal Agent with Integrated Services Network (ISN) in March of 2018. “I knew that I wanted to work with adults. I saw the ad for a Personal Agent with CCS ISN, and knew it would be a perfect fit for me.” Jacqueline said, “The...
Hear Kayla’s Story
'Kayla came to Fr. Taaffe's St. Brigid Home when she became pregnant as a teenager. She had been living on the streets and struggling with addiction. Through the Father Taaffe Program, Kayla learned how to care for and nurture her child along with life skills such as...