by Karlene Curtin | May 19, 2025 | Our Stories
Thanks to the incredible efforts and generosity of donors, volunteers and staff, we officially opened the doors of our relocated and renovated food pantry site last month. On opening day alone, Mission Benedict served 50 families. We also extend deep gratitude to the...
by Karlene Curtin | May 15, 2025 | Our Stories
Catholic Daughters Deliver Diapers A heartfelt thank you to the Oregon Catholic Daughters of the Americas for hosting a generous diaper drive! We are truly grateful for your support of our mission. Christ the King Students Donate Items to New Mothers When 8th graders...
by Karlene Curtin | May 15, 2025 | Our Stories
This spring, we celebrated the completion of Pacific Station, a new affordable housing community in North Salem offering a mix of three- and four-bedroom units, addressing the critical need for housing that accommodates larger families. Pacific Station was made...
by Elizabeth Millenheft | Apr 3, 2025 | Our Stories, Staff
Thank you, Melinda Page and the CCS Quality and Finance teams for your outstanding work converting our paper file storage to digital archives. This process required dedication and persistence and resulted in substantial savings for CCS. Reflecting on the process,...
by Elizabeth Millenheft | Jan 15, 2025 | Intranet Stories, Our Stories, Staff
Chris Jones is the Senior Asset Manager, which might be described as the oversight and management of Catholic Community Services Foundation’s real estate assets. He began working at CCS when a friend of his introduced him to Jim Seymour 11 years ago. “My...
by Elizabeth Millenheft | Dec 17, 2024 | Friends & Partners, Our Stories
Kay Flynn (left) with Volunteer Services Coordinator Heidi Frederick (right). Kay Flynn began volunteering with Catholic Community Services around 2015. Her generosity has touched many CCS programs, including Mission Benedict, St. Joseph Family Shelter, Fostering Hope...
by Karlene Curtin | Nov 26, 2024 | Uncategorized
Brian is a beloved resident of one of our Adult Residential homes. He finds joy in routine and is passionate about all things Star Wars! Brian’s family feels reassured knowing he is surrounded by friends in a safe, supportive home environment, allowing him to live a...
by Karlene Curtin | Nov 26, 2024 | Uncategorized
Queen of Angels Monastery has been entrusted to Catholic Community Services by the Benedictine Sisters of Mt. Angel. CCS is now responsible for the monastery’s perpetual care encompassing the building, grounds, and the legacy ministries that will reside there...
by Elizabeth Millenheft | Nov 4, 2024 | Intranet, Our Stories, Staff
We hope you’ll join us in celebrating Lori Simpson who has just celebrated her 25th anniversary with Catholic Community Services (CCS). Prior to working at CCS, Lori worked for St. Vincent de Paul in Northeast Portland for three years. The long commute from...
by Karlene Curtin | Oct 15, 2024 | Intranet
As winter approaches and days get shorter, employees can take extra measures to ensure they feel safe when approaching or leaving their work sites after dark. At the Bishop Steiner Building, though the front parking is designated for visitors, employees working after...
