by Bettina Bautista | May 24, 2018 | Intranet Stories
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by Bettina Bautista | May 24, 2018 | Events
BBQ season is almost here! Mark your calendars for the annual summer BBQ potluck. Bring a favorite dish to share with co-workers, friends and family. Hamburgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs and drinks will be provided. This year, the Culture of Wellness Team is...
by Bettina Bautista | May 24, 2018 | News & Events
View 2017 highlights and a beautiful, full-color spread showcasing 80 years of service for CCS as we honor our past and lean into the future. Read inspiring stories of those we serve, check out upcoming events and don’t miss our gratitude report on pages 16-22,...
by Bettina Bautista | May 24, 2018 | News & Events
Catholic Community Services celebrated the opening of the St. Monica Apartment complex on May 16, a project made possible by a dedicated capital campaign committee led by Honorary Chair Richard Kreitzberg and General Chair Glenda Anderson. The committee raised over $2...
by Bettina Bautista | May 24, 2018 | Friends & Partners
Friends and admirers gathered for a special brunch at the Bishop Steiner Building on March 2nd to celebrate Bishop Kenneth Steiner’s 40th anniversary as a bishop. CCS Executive Director Jim Seymour interviewed Bishop Steiner about his life and vocation. Friends...
by Bettina Bautista | May 24, 2018 | News & Events
Open Gallery More than 100 Safe Families for Children (SFFC) staff, volunteers and partners gathered last month for the first Oregon Collaborative Conference: Strengthening Our Community. SFFC Founder Dave Anderson gave an inspirational address during breakfast,...
by Bettina Bautista | May 24, 2018 | Friends & Partners
During this week when we honor motherhood, we also want to honor and thank those who treat the care of vulnerable young moms and their babies as a sacred trust. At the Annual Oregon Knights of Columbus Convention in April, Catholic Community Services presented...
by Bettina Bautista | May 22, 2018 | Friends & Partners
The Catholic Daughters at St. Peter Catholic Church in Newberg recently made a donation of beautiful handmade quilts for young mothers and their babies served by the Father Taaffe Homes program. Father Taaffe Homes Program Coordinator Laura, Father Taaffe Homes...
by Bettina Bautista | May 22, 2018 | Friends & Partners
We recently attended a Potlatch Ceremony in Grand Ronde to accept a generous grant from Spirit Mountain Community Fund. CCS Executive Director Jim Seymour presented a framed thank you from St. Joseph Shelter staff and residents. Picture from left to right: Tribal...
by Bettina Bautista | May 9, 2018 | Health and Wellness
The Culture of Wellness Team welcomes new member Kennedy Anderson from Human Resources. If you would like to join the team, please contact Steve Nass or Jennifer Blyeth for more information. The team is specifically looking for volunteers to help develop a smoke-free...