When refugees arrive in Oregon, they can be deeply traumatized and therefore afraid to move forward. Haunted by all that happened in their home countries and in refugee camps, they may choose to hide in their homes. At Catholic Charities, it’s our job to have hope for them until they can hold hope for themselves.
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‘Books are common ground’
From two ground floor rooms at Catholic Charities’ St. Francis Park Apartments, a small organization uses literature to humanize life on the streets.
The roots of care
Caring for the marginalized in Hebrew Scripture and tradition Rabbi Michael Cahana, Senior Rabbi for Portland’s oldest synagogue, will give a free talk on Thursday, Sept. 19, 7 p.m. at Catholic Charities of Oregon, 2740 SE Powell Boulevard in Portland. His timely topic will be care for the marginalized as found in Hebrew Scripture and…
One last gift for women who’ve been homeless
Terry Pallari, a longtime supporter of and volunteer for Catholic Charities, died at home April 12. But she wanted the agency to get one last gift for a project she especially loved – Kenton Women’s Village.
Initiative helps keep residents healthy
In the last year, Catholic Charities of Oregon reached more than 1,600 people with health outreach and education.
Honor for Sr. Juanita’s life of service
As Catholic Charities marks its 90th anniversary, it notes that it began as a way to coordinate and sustain the many compassionate ministries begun by women religious in Oregon. Starting in the late 19th century, the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon ran orphanages in the area west of Portland and also taught at schools…
Volunteers needed to assist artist
Artist Alicia Schultz will take up her paintbrush at Kenton Women’s Village Aug. 16-17 to add beauty and meaning to a new fence. For security and privacy at the tiny home village, a team of volunteers from Tivnu, a Jewish gap year group, constructed a 10-foot-tall wooden wall at the village entrance. The planks are…
Remembering Kevin Jeans Gail, champion of Catholic social action
A man who responded to tragedy with love supports Catholic Charities of Oregon in a final act A prominent Catholic community organizer who cared fiercely about Catholic social teaching has included Catholic Charities of Oregon in his estate bequest.
A note from our executive director
Dear Catholic Charities Partners – I am so proud of the work that Catholic Charities of Oregon is doing! There are so many good things happening. I would like to share these with you. Here is how, with your help, individuals are blessed each day at CCO: Our client “Mary” relocated to Chiles House after living in…
Foundation supports services that work – with a personal touch
One organization that supports the work of Catholic Charities of Oregon has a knack for picking effective projects that focus closely on individuals.
Film important for today
Carmel Communications allowed Catholic Charities of Oregon to preview a new film on Mother Cabrini, the Italian nun who founded hundreds of institutions for immigrants in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She had a special focus on the United States.
‘I think it is in our DNA’
Major supporter, born the same year as Catholic Charities, reflects on her family’s long connection to the helping organization Amid the Great Depression, Catholic Charities of Oregon and Susanne Mayer entered the world. Both have offered brightness and hope even when times are tough. “I think that’s why I have such an affinity for Catholic…
Video captures 90 years for Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities of Oregon has issued a new video about its 90-year history.