by Bettina Bautista | Feb 1, 2020 | Our Stories
We recently welcomed two newborn babies to St. Brigid Home! Baby Percious was born October 8, weighing 9 pounds, 2 ounces. Baby Christina was born October 22, weighing 7 pounds, 2 ounces. Both moms and the babies are happy, healthy and flourishing thanks to your...
by Bettina Bautista | Jan 30, 2020 | Friends & Partners
The Knights of Columbus have played a huge role in supporting Father Taaffe Homes through donations, fundraising and organizing the annual FTH dinner. The Sacred Heart-St. Louis Parish Knights of Columbus hosted the 42nd Annual Dinner in Gervais on Sunday, October 28....
by Bettina Bautista | Jan 29, 2020 | Friends & Partners
This December, Mission Benedict received an outpouring of generosity. More than 100 families received Christmas food boxes with all the trimmings and were able to pick up toys and gifts for their children. Thank you to St. Mary Parish, St. Mary Knights of Columbus,...
by Bettina Bautista | Jan 29, 2020 | News & Events
In 1988, the Benedictine Sisters in Mount Angel opened St. Joseph Shelter, a transitional housing program for homeless families. When the Sisters opened the Shelter, they also began to operate a food bank, and ran it out of someone’s garage over 30 years ago,...
by Bettina Bautista | Jan 28, 2020 | People We Serve
Many recipients of CCS services go on to help others, creating a ripple effect of kinship. Kaylee, a former Father Taaffe Homes mom, has made a difference in Brenda’s life. Growing up, Kaylee’s mom struggled with sobriety. Being the oldest of her siblings,...
by Bettina Bautista | Jan 23, 2020 | Intranet Stories
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion The Flourish Core Team is pleased to announce the addition of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) as our 9th Sanctuary Commitment. Our commitments help shape our corporate culture, how we interact with one another and those we serve....
by Bettina Bautista | Dec 6, 2019 | Intranet Stories
Emotional Intelligence Dr. Brene Brown describes emotional intelligence as the ability to manage ourselves and take other people’s perspectives into account while not being blinded by what we are feeling at that moment. The Four Components of Empathy include: 1....
by Karlene Curtin | Nov 13, 2019 | Intranet, Intranet Stories
Say hello to our new Adult Residential Supervisor team! Nichole Macaskill, Kristina Quevedo, Melissa Hoge, Nora Eaton, Tammy Kvenbo, and Jennifer Campbell (pictured above from left to right) are making a difference in the lives of those we serve. Nichole, Kristina,...
by Bettina Bautista | Aug 27, 2019 | Health and Wellness
WellnessWellness is an active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a healthy and fulfilling life. Wellness is more than being free from illness; it is a dynamic process of change and growth. Maintaining an optimal level of wellness is absolutely...
by Bettina Bautista | Aug 27, 2019 | Health and Wellness
Mark your calendars! Open Enrollment begins Monday, October 28. Choose your benefits by logging onto Ultipro. Benefits enrollment must be completed before Friday, November 8. For more information, contact Marilee at [email protected] or 503-856-7003.Also be sure to...
