Related Northwest, Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) and Catholic Charities of Oregon executives joined funders from Metro, Portland Housing Bureau and Oregon Housing & Community Services to mark the grand opening of Glisan Landing, 137 units of affordable housing for families and individuals.
Archive
Holiday collection of gifts underway
Catholic Charities of Oregon is gathering presents for families the agency serves
Happy car donor
Amy Jordens of Portland has donated two vehicles to Catholic Charities and feels great about it.
Welcoming the Stranger: Upholding our values on immigration
Today, I want to address a pressing issue that concerns all of us—the treatment of immigrants and refugees in our society.
‘Willing to go the extra mile’
Refugees trained in job readiness are standouts at Oregon companies
Catholic Charities needs muscle
Team unloads and organizes furniture for refuge households
Expert: Childbirth can lead to homelessness
Dr. David Willis, a national expert on child health and poverty, reports that sometimes the birth of a newborn can be a catastrophic tipping point for families on the verge of losing their homes. The driver of this outcome is the chasm between soaring rent and stagnant income. And the birth of a new baby…
New arrivals receive help in adaptation
When the federal government asks Catholic Charities of Oregon to resettle refugees, housing and food understandably top the list of services. But soon after, Catholic Charities helps refugees begin adapting to Oregon’s culture and language.
Standout Oregon philanthropist dies at 91
One of the giants of Oregon Catholic philanthropy died in October. Al Corrado was 91. He died at home with Sue, his wife of 71 years, at his side.
Intimate Partner Violence: Standing with survivors
Like many IPV survivors, Cathy was without a home for several years to escape her abuser. Although she avoided living on the streets, Cathy experienced several years of instability, relying on couch-surfing and sleeping in her car.