by Bettina Bautista | Jan 17, 2019 | News & Events
Last year, the CCS Independent Living Program (ILP) helped 136 youth who have been in foster care develop life skills on their way to becoming responsible, independent adults.ILP hosted their 8th annual Christmas craft night in December at the Kroc Center where youth...
by Bettina Bautista | Jan 17, 2019 | News & Events
On December 2, CCS celebrated our 80th Anniversary with a special mass at St. Edward Catholic Church in Keizer. Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus Kenneth Steiner was a main celebrant for the Mass along with concelebrants Rev. Monsignor Richard Hunegar, Fr. Tim Mockaitis, Fr....
by Bettina Bautista | Jan 17, 2019 | News & Events
This year set a new record for community outreach for St. Joseph Family Shelter and Mission Benedict. The Mission collected enough food for 158 Christmas food boxes for families in need. Fr. Philip Waibel blessed the boxes before they were distributed to the families...
by Bettina Bautista | Jan 17, 2019 | Events
CCS celebrated the spirit of generosity and fellowship this season in a variety of ways.CCS employees got into the holiday spirit at the All-Staff Christmas Party on December 5 at St. Edward Catholic Church. Staff members enjoyed lunch, great company, goodie bags and...
by Bettina Bautista | Jan 17, 2019 | Sanctuary
Self-DeterminationSelf-determination is the idea that you control your actions. You get to decide what goals you set and what dreams you achieve. You get to choose how you see the world. Self-determination is empowered free will. As we leave 2018 in the past and look...
by Bettina Bautista | Dec 13, 2018 | Intranet
The Communications Team invites you to stay informed and share our values of Love, Justice, Truth and Freedom (and Fun) by following CCS if you use social media in your spare time. We are most active on Facebook with more than 2,500 followers. Employees, volunteers...
by Bettina Bautista | Dec 13, 2018 | Events
Save the Date for the Holiday Potluck, Thursday, December 20th at the BSB! Come by and enjoy great company and food, and bring a dish to share. We will celebrate 2018 accomplishments and have an opportunity to share aspirations for the upcoming year!RSVP to Marci at...
by Bettina Bautista | Nov 27, 2018 | Friends & Partners
During this month of Thanksgiving and of honoring our veterans, CCS would like to pay tribute to the late Larry Epping, known throughout the community for his incredible generosity and service to others. We were honored to count him among the strongest supporters of...
by Bettina Bautista | Nov 26, 2018 | People We Serve
When Christi lost the love of her life, she also lost her will to live. It was difficult for her to get out of bed to care for her children. Her friend referred her to Safe Families for Children staff who connected her with a host family. Together with her host...
by ccswvadmin | Nov 19, 2018 | Intranet Stories
The world’s longest-lived people don’t pump iron, run marathons or join gyms. Instead, they live in environments that constantly nudge them into moving without thinking about it. They grow gardens and don’t have mechanical conveniences for house and...
