by Karlene Curtin | May 20, 2022 | News & Events
Care for the earth, our common home, is one of the Principles of Catholic Social Teaching. We believe that we must be guided by a concern for the environment to preserve it for generations to come. In April, ISN staff participated in the SOLVE Beach clean-up...
by Karlene Curtin | May 20, 2022 | Our Stories, Staff
Rachel Davis began working in the Catholic Community Services HR department almost 10 years ago. “I was looking for a position that was in my field but also something that daily contributed to the wellbeing of others and made a difference in a person’s...
by Karlene Curtin | Apr 15, 2022 | Our Stories, Staff
Becoming a Direct Support Professional (DSP) means opening your heart to being of service to people who experience disabilities and creating a home environment for them that is safe, comfortable, and loving. Rebecca Beard has been doing just that as a CCS DSP for...
by Karlene Curtin | Apr 1, 2022 | News & Events
To interview Elaine and Leonard is the same as sitting with two long-time friends. Woven into their stories about volunteering with Catholic Community Services was a thread of caring, loving, helping, giving, sharing and always looking forward to the next...
by Karlene Curtin | Mar 14, 2022 | News & Events
Pictured above: Marlene (right) and Randi, her Personal Support Worker. “No matter what is going on in her life, Marlene will greet you with a smile and make you feel as though you are part of her family.” — Angela Dionne Over the last 20 years,...
by Karlene Curtin | Feb 7, 2022 | Employee Events, Our Stories, Staff
“Love is my favorite value because if anything I do can come from love, I can’t go wrong.” – Jennifer Blyeth Staff from near and far joined a virtual celebration in honor of Jennifer Blyeth’s 15-year anniversary with CCS!...
by Karlene Curtin | Feb 4, 2022 | Friends & Partners, Our Stories, Support
CCS received a $100,000 donation from Ashley Furniture during an official visit from Ashley Furniture HomeStore executives on January 26 In his acceptance address, CEO Josh Graves explained that CCS serves over 7,000 people a year through 11 programs in 10...
by Karlene Curtin | Nov 30, 2021 | Our Stories
Legacy of Life Award recipient Bob Gooley has been a part of the Father Taaffe Homes program for over 15 years. He has participated as a member of his local Knights of Columbus council as well as serving many hours as a volunteer. Bob joined the Father Taaffe...
by Ann Todd | Nov 19, 2021 | Our Stories
Catholic Community Services and Church @ the Park (C@P) are partnering to end homelessness in Salem. This spring, C@P was looking for a site to develop safe, legal accommodations for people in crisis. Catholic Community Services Foundation offered to redevelop a...
by Karlene Curtin | Nov 13, 2021 | Intranet Stories
The dictionary defines civic as relating to a city or a town – in others words, connecting with a community. Civic engagement is about creating a connected community of positive change and action. Peter Block, author of Changing the Nature of the Question,...
