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 mdarby@ccswv.org or 503-856-7003.Also be sure to...
by Bettina Bautista | Aug 27, 2019 | Intranet Stories
August & September 2019New IT SupportAll-Staff Summer BBQOpen Enrollment Health FairCCS Board SpotlightLuncheon VolunteersCCS CookbookCulture of WellnessFun, Fit FridaysTheme of the MonthDownload this issue of CCS Community News
by Bettina Bautista | Aug 13, 2019 | Friends & Partners
Bob Weber Bob Weber, President of Blanchet Catholic School, has joined the Catholic Community Services Board of Directors. He has been working in education for 30 years, all in the Catholic School System. Bob was the 3rd President of Blanchet from 1997-2010. He left...
by Bettina Bautista | Aug 9, 2019 | Sanctuary
Social Responsibility and Social Learning”The measure of our compassion lies not in the service of those on the margins…but in our willingness to see ourselves in kinship with them.”-Fr. Greg BoyleFr. Greg Boyle defines kinship not as serving the...
by Bettina Bautista | Aug 9, 2019 | News & Events
The Catholic Community Services (CCS) Board of Directors has appointed Joshua Graves to lead the 80 year-old Salem based social services agency after Jim Seymour’s retirement in January 2020.Scott Wiegal, CCS Board Chair, said the board and administration have been...
