by Bettina Bautista | May 15, 2019 | Friends & Partners
Over 200 attendees representing 12 counties statewide gathered for the 2019 Oregon Collaborative Conference in April. Sponsored by Catholic Community Services, The Ford Family Foundation and Safe Families for Children, the theme of this year’s conference was...
by Bettina Bautista | May 13, 2019 | Sanctuary
Growth and ChangeAs summer draws near, the world around us begins to change. A world of muted grays blossoms into one of vibrant reds and yellows. This is a wonderful time for us to reflect upon our own growth and change by reflecting on the four big questions:1. Who...
by Bettina Bautista | May 12, 2019 | People We Serve
Foster parents truly make a difference in the lives of the children in their care. That is why Catholic Community Services is investing in a new model called Enhanced Support for Foster Parents. This model creates a network of array homes that all have access to an...
by Bettina Bautista | May 1, 2019 | Health and Wellness
Even those living in the Blue Zones regions experience stress. Stress leads to chronic inflammation, associated with every major age-related disease. What the world’s longest-lived people have that we don’t are routines to shed that stress. Okinawans take...
by Bettina Bautista | May 1, 2019 | Health and Wellness
In an effort to create a culture of health and wellness, the Board of Directors recently approved a policy that officially requires all CCS, CCSF and ISN properties and fleet vehicles to be tobacco-free. This policy is in effect and will be enforced starting in May....
by Bettina Bautista | May 1, 2019 | Events
Mission Benedict has partnered with Marion-Polk Food Share to build a community garden for Mount Angel’s residents with the hopes of bringing people together to learn about how to grow food sustainably. The garden is located just behind the St. Joseph Family...
by Bettina Bautista | May 1, 2019 | Intranet Stories
Josh Graves recently addressed a letter to all employees giving an overview of changes underway to ensure Continuous Quality Improvement, innovation and financial sustainability. Our commitments to open communication, growth and change, and social responsibility can...
by Bettina Bautista | May 1, 2019 | Intranet Stories
April/May 2019A Letter from Josh GravesMount Angel Community GardenFormer Father Taaffe Mom Tells Her StoryFamily Resource Center TourSmoke and Tobacco PolicyUnited Way Plant SaleCulture of Wellness CornerTheme of the MonthDownload this issue of CCS Community...
by Bettina Bautista | Apr 25, 2019 | Sanctuary
Through the Lens of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion…CCS has recently updated its policy language around Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and has a DEI team working to expand our shared knowledge in this area.To understand the full meaning of the word...
by Bettina Bautista | Apr 25, 2019 | Intranet Stories
In 2018, 60 pregnant and parenting young women and teens received the support they needed to protect and nurture their babies. Services and support ranged from providing a safe, stable, nurturing home at St. Brigid, to helping the young moms access pre-natal care and...
