A Letter from Josh Graves

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...

In This Issue

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...

Theme of the Month – Justice

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...

Culture of Wellness Corner

Know Your PurposeThe Okinawans call it “Ikigai” and the Nicoyans call it “Plan de Vida.” For both, it translates to “Why I wake up in the morning.” Knowing your sense of purpose is worth up to seven additional years of life.

United Way Plant Sale Event

Our annual Mother’s Day Plant Sale is just around the corner! Our plants are donated so that all funds raised can help our partners at United Way. If you’re interested in making a plant donation, contact Marci Holmes at mholmes@ccswv.org. If you’re...

SFFC 2019 Oregon Conference

This month, Safe Families for Children (SFFC) will be hosting their 2019 Oregon Collaborative Conference. Friday, April 128:30am – 3:30pmHoliday Inn3301 Market Street, SalemThis year’s focus is “Building Community Resilience” and will feature...

CCS Spotlight – Marilee Darby

When it comes to a serious diagnosis like cancer, you never think it’s going to happen to you, or to the people you love, until it does.Marilee went in for a routine mammogram when her doctor found two suspicious lumps. Her doctor then sent her in for an...

15th Annual St. Joseph the Worker Dinner

CCS, St. Mary Parish and the Benedictine Sisters of Mount Angel will be hosting the 15th Annual St. Joseph the Worker Fundraising Dinner on Sunday, May 5 at 5:00pm at the St. Mary Parish Center in Mount Angel. Guests will enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres, dinner,...

Theme of the Month

TruthOne of our four core values at CCS is Truth, which calls us to be honest, authentic, and to affirm the dignity and worth of every person. The truth isn’t always easy to face. Sometimes life gets hard, and we get caught up in our stories and lose touch with...