Theme of the Month

SafetyThe holiday season is fast approaching. The days grow shorter, the air is crisp and the leaves color the season. The holidays are a joyous time, but also a time when stress runs high, and we can begin to feel emotional and vulnerable. Fall is a good time to...

80th Anniversary Celebration

On Wednesday, CCS celebrated 80 years of service at our Annual Fundraising Luncheon at the Salem Convention Center.More than 700 partners, community members and supporters gathered to learn how together, we can help all members of our community to flourish. Thank you...

In This Issue

September 2018All-Staff Summer BBQEnhanced Support for Foster ParentsAnnual Health and Wellness FairSave the Date! OktoberfestVolunteer Spotlight – Verna ScharbachVolunteer at our 80th Anniversary CelebrationUpdated LetterheadTheme of the Month – Open...

Blood Drive, October 10

Aloha! Catholic Community Services is proudly sponsoring a Hawaiian-themed blood drive with the American Red Cross on Wednesday, October 10 with snacks, and decor from the island. All CCS employees are welcome!Wednesday, October 10 9:30am – 3:00pmBishop Steiner...

Mission Benedict Opens Community Garden

The Mt. Angel Community Garden, right outside the doors of Mission Benedict and Saint Joseph Family Shelter, is reducing food insecurity, increasing the availability of fresh, healthy food, and strengthening community relationships. “The garden is giving Mt. Angel...

St. Joseph Shelter Update

CCS has recently partnered with Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) to help sustain the operation of St. Joseph Shelter and to help more families facing extreme adversity to stay together. There will be some operational changes as a result of the partnership....

Updated Letterhead!

We have updated our letterhead! You can access and download the new letterhead by following the link, or by navigating to our Intranet and visiting the Resource Library. CCS LetterheadCCSF LetterheadFTH LetterheadSJS Letterhead

Volunteer at Our 80th Anniversary Celebration

The Catholic Community Services Annual Luncheon is right around the corner and we’d love a helping hand! We are still looking for folks to help out with setup, tear down, check-in, and ushers and greeters. The luncheon is on Wednesday, September 26 from...

Save the Date! Oktoberfest Begins Sept. 13

Mark your calendars for the Mt. Angel Oktoberfest! This annual Bavarian Harvest Festival features food and fun for the whole family. The Oktoberfest kicks off on September 13 and goes through September 16. Stop by the Father Taaffe Homes booth to show your support and...