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Providing Help. Creating Hope.

For more than 90 years, Catholic Charities of Oregon has helped people access food, stable housing, legal support, and the resources they need to move forward. We serve our neighbors across Oregon, regardless of background or beliefs, with a focus on dignity, stability, and opportunity. At a time when more people are facing uncertainty, this work matters more than ever.

Articles

A New Chapter for Caritas Housing and the People We Serve

Posted By | Catholic Charities Communications
Catholic Charities of Oregon has reached an agreement to sell 19 affordable housing properties to EAH Housing. The planned sale will keep more than 1,000 homes in the hands of an affordable housing nonprofit and allow Catholic Charities to focus more of its work on the services that help people find and keep a stable…

A Familiar Welcome is About to Grow

Posted By | Catholic Charities Communications
A meal, a shower, a familiar face. At Catholic Charities of Oregon’s Housing Transitions Program, everyday moments of care help women experiencing homelessness find connection and support. Now, we’re excited to plan an expansion that will make room for more women, even as funding cuts force other local services to scale back.

What it means to welcome the stranger

Posted By | Catholic Charities Communications
A familiar teaching took on renewed meaning at this month’s Catholic Charities USA gathering. As Catholic Charities of Oregon prepares to resume refugee resettlement, CEO Kaleen Deatherage reflects on the responsibilities of welcome and the possibilities it creates for our communities.

Learning to Listen at Kenton Women's Village

Posted By | Catholic Charities Communications
Through a partnership with Catholic Charities of Oregon, Concordia University nursing students are learning how trust, creativity and connection can support health. At Kenton Women’s Village, participants are helping shape those lessons, showing future nurses what compassionate care looks like in everyday interactions.

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Homeless Services

With the goal of transitioning to permanent housing, Catholic Charities of Oregon gives those living outside the resources and support they need to build lasting stability and self-sufficiency.
Housing

Housing and Resident Services

A stable home gives people a foundation for what comes next. Catholic Charities of Oregon works alongside residents and housing partners to help people stay housed, connect with resources and build relationships in their communities. As our role in affordable housing changes, we’re putting more of our focus on the services that help people find…
Refugee Services

Migrant Services

The Catholic Church recognizes the right of all nations to control their borders and the flow of migrants within. At the same time, the church recognizes the right of individuals to migrate in search of safety and security, which often means leaving one’s country of origin.