PHOTO ABOVE: Mary’s Cousins, a group at Resurrection Catholic Parish, makes prayer shawls, baby blankets, hats and scarves for those who are suffering or in need. They are shown working behind a pile of bags holding 106 warm blankets they created for Catholic Charities clients. Roberta Dechert and Lois Miles are seated at left; Veda…

The Joseph E. Weston Public Foundation, a supporting entity of the Oregon Community Foundation, has given more than $225 million in grants and scholarships since it was formed in 1991.

The Catholic Charities annual gala took shape three decades ago

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.

Last year, we asked you to send us the names of women you admire.

A woman dropped by Catholic Charities in Portland in late November and donated 12 handmade quilts for our clients.

Celebration of Hope returns to the Oregon Convention Center with a Mardi Gras Bash Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025!

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.

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.

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…

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 Even if it’s an outdated or sad specimen, the answer usually is yes.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.