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...
by Ann Todd | Jun 9, 2021 | Our Stories
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...
by Ann Todd | May 13, 2021 | Our Stories
We have two upcoming opportunities to raise needed funds for Father Taaffe Homes and Pregnancy Support Services, providing care, stability, and community connections to vulnerable young moms and their babies. Step Into Spring is this weekend, May 15-16 at St. Edward’s...
by Ann Todd | May 11, 2021 | Our Stories
Thank you for your support! CCS would like to thank all of the sponsors who gave so generously to help sustain the services that St. Joseph Shelter, Mission Benedict and Casa Adele provide. Support the Shelter Event...
by Karlene Curtin | May 5, 2021 | Our Stories, Staff
Becoming a DSP means opening your heart to the most vulnerable people and showing patience to those who need it the most. Mark Rold, a Residential Shift Coordinator for the Chan House says, “Working at CCS has allowed me to build relationships with those I work...
by Ann Todd | May 5, 2021 | Our Stories
DSC08984 Bonnie and Friend SJ MD Volunteers 4_2021-009 DSC08753 Bonnie came to Oregon when she was 16 years old, as a migrant worker. She shares how she recieved help from the Benedictine Sisters in Mt. Angel at a very difficult time in her life. Bonnie never forgot...
by Ann Todd | Apr 30, 2021 | Our Stories
Please view this special message from Fr. Ralph Recker of St. Mary Parish in Mt. Angel as we celebrate A Week of Support for Shelter Ministries. IMG_3736 IMG_3750 IMG_3729 FR Ralph Smiling Event...
