With inflation putting pressure on residents of Catholic Charities affordable housing, the agency has begun holding food pantries at the housing sites.
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Catholic Charities accepting fire relief for Los Angeles
The devastating wildfires burning out of control in the greater Los Angeles area have forced nearly 180,000 people to evacuate, leaving their homes just carrying whatever belongings they could.
A gift of quilts
A woman dropped by Catholic Charities in Portland in late November and donated 12 handmade quilts for our clients.
Celebration of Hope - 2.27.25!
Celebration of Hope returns to the Oregon Convention Center with a Mardi Gras Bash Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025!
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.
Donated diapers help families’ ends meet
Last holiday season, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints included Catholic Charities of Oregon in the annual Light the World Giving Machine.
LDS-led initiative means funding for Catholic Charities
In rural Mexico, Maria was targeted at a young age by a local human trafficker. He intended to sell her for profit, subjecting her to unspeakable abuse. She fled for her life to the United States, only to be abused by a man on this side of the border. Maria opted for unwavering resilience, poured…
Catholic Charities distributes toys and cheer
Donors provided toys and Catholic Charities of Oregon staff and volunteers distributed them to about 400 children Dec. 11-12 at the agency’s headquarters. Central Catholic High School was a particularly generous provider.
Donating is far simpler than selling
Wonder if your car or truck can be donated for a good cause? Even if it’s an outdated or sad specimen, the answer usually is yes. And the benefits are significant.
These vending machines offer good works
The local Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has chosen Catholic Charities of Oregon as one of the beneficiaries of this year’s holiday Light the World Giving Machines in Oregon.
Be a Holiday Helper
Catholic Charities of Oregon is collecting toys for families the agency serves Oregon donors can make Christmas joyful and memorable for struggling families by giving to Catholic Charities’ annual toy drive.