Our Stories
These are people in your community being helped by programs and services we provide.
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...
Volunteers Sustain Father Taaffe Homes
Raising funds through car shows, food booths, quilt raffles and BBQ dinners, volunteers, including many CCS, CCSF & ISN staff members, ensure that young moms in crisis have the support they need to protect and nurture their babies. The Father Taaffe Homes...
Save the Date — CCS Annual Fundraising Luncheon September 29, Salem Convention Center
At our recent Luncheon Kick-Off Reception, CEO Josh Graves thanked our lead sponsors including Presenting Sponsor Bonaventure. Without the support of local businesses, the luncheon would not be possible. With their support, every dollar raised at the luncheon goes...
Volunteers, Staff & Sisters Honor Verna Scharbach
“Love where you live, love your people, live lightly and follow your interests. You will find deep contentment in your life.” - Verna Scharbach Verna Scharbach started collecting donations inside her own garage in the early 1970s to address the tremendous need in...
Knights and Ladies Aid Young Moms in Crisis
Knights of Columbus (KoC) Councils throughout Oregon and the Knights Ladies are key partners in sustaining the legacy of the late, beloved Fr. Charles Taaffe. Recently, Statewide KoC Deputy Ron Boyce and his wife Ana Boyce presented a check in support of Fr. Taaffe...
Employee Spotlight – Amy Formiller
"Justice, truth, and freedom are derived from the love that we choose to show others as well as ourselves. "-Amy Formiller Love, justice, truth, and freedom play a significant role in the lives of those we serve. Amy Formiller, a direct support professional at the...
Dental Hygienists and Assistants Partner with FHI to Brighten Smiles
Student volunteers from the Dental Assistants Association prepared hundreds of dental hygiene kits for the families served by our Fostering Hope Initiative (FHI). Each box contained toothbrushes, dental floss, toothpaste, and other oral hygiene necessities generously...
Exciting Updates at the Seymour Center
We have some exciting updates at the Seymour Center: the Center is fully leased with community partners who have made the promise of a collaborative co-location space a reality; the playground is installed and the sound of children playing fills the air and lifts our...