by Karlene Curtin | Aug 11, 2021 | Our Stories
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...
by Ann Todd | Aug 6, 2021 | Events, Friends & Partners, News & Events
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...
by Karlene Curtin | Jul 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
Donna Coutts and her husband, Bill, provided foster care for hundreds of children and adolescents for more than 39 years – most of those with Catholic Community Services. Their work spanned all of our CCS programs, including treatment foster care and the Forever Home...
by Karlene Curtin | Jul 15, 2021 | Intranet
In accordance with Oregon OSHA and Oregon Health Department revised COVID-19 guidelines, all CCS, CCSF, and ISN employees are no longer required to wear masks or face coverings at their sites unless specific rules have been posted by a program. If you are unsure...
by Karlene Curtin | Jul 15, 2021 | Intranet
In most workplace cultures, we are expected to leave our personal lives at the door. Your work-life is your work-life, your home-life is your home-life, and the two don’t mix. But here at CCS, we understand that’s just not realistic. Our Sanctuary commitment...
by Karlene Curtin | Jun 21, 2021 | Benefits News
After gathering extensive input from our CCS, CCSF, and ISN Benefits Committee, the Executive Team recently approved a new policy that gives all employees five additional paid holidays each year, effective July 1. Below is the list of current and new* holidays: ...
by Karlene Curtin | Jun 18, 2021 | Friends & Partners, Our Stories
“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...
by Karlene Curtin | Jun 18, 2021 | Friends & Partners
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...
by Karlene Curtin | Jun 18, 2021 | Staff
“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...
by Karlene Curtin | Jun 16, 2021 | Friends & Partners
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...
