“My hope is to create a very strong Catholic Charities, strong in the faith and embodying the Catholic social teaching that is so important to me.” Our faithful leader, Natalie Wood, was recently featured in the Catholic Sentinel! Read the full article here: https://catholicsentinel.org/Content/News/Local/Article/Catholic-Charities-leader-learned-compassion-early-on-/2/35/46346

On August 5, Catholic Charities of Oregon was honored as a recipient of the 2022 Transformers Award for the newly completed affordable housing development, Chiles House. Chiles House was constructed with trauma informed design, it is the first affordable housing building in Portland to use cross-laminated timber, and it is equipped with solar energy systems.…

Former Catholic Charities board member, Mike Whitney, is an exemplary parishioner. In addition to serving on Catholic Charities board for 6 years, he served on the board of Catholic Community Services of Lane County for 12 years. Mike began his Catholic journey shortly after marrying his wife, Kay, and joining the Eugene police force. Father…

In collaboration with Truebeck Construction, All Hands Architecture, and Sister City, Catholic Charities of Oregon opens Chiles House, formerly known as The Annex. Chiles House has 27 units of affordable housing for Catholic Charities’ clients who are emerging from or at risk of experiencing homelessness. This project is innovative not only in design, with its…

What kind of legacy do you want to leave behind after you’re gone? Why not consider a gift to a cause you believe in? It this article, Sarah Granger, Interim Chief Development Officer for Catholic Charities, shares her thoughts and experiences with donors who leave legacy gifts. “’It’s people who are really in touch with…

Francis Kham came to Portland from Myanmar as a refugee back in 2015. Part of the Zomi community, Kham was persecuted for his religious beliefs and forced to flee. It was Catholic Charities of Oregon that helped support Kham and his family during their resettlement process; Kham now sits on Catholic Charities’ Board of Directors.…

On July 19, Catholic Charities of Oregon opened Chiles House; 27-units of affordable and supportive housing. Chiles House is located right next door to Catholic Charities’ headquarters and its residents will have access to Catholic Charities in depth wrap-around services including access to food, employment support, financial education, counseling services, and more. Read the full…

Last weekend a group of Almeda fire survivors came together in Talent, Oregon almost 2 years after the devastating wildfire.  While some have been able to rebuild, others are still feeling the impact of the wildfire’s destruction and continue to hold hope for things to get better. For those that lost their homes, their greatest…

“Happy Valley’s first regulated affordable housing development is underway. Good Shepard Village will have 143 affordable homes, including 35 Permanent Supportive Housing and 15 units prioritized for veterans who have experienced homelessness. The approximately $60 million development was funded in part by Metro Affordable Housing Bonds. About $18.3 million of the bond will go toward…

In this article, author Katie Gould, explores the limitations and barriers parking restrictions have on affordable housing projects. Catholic Charities’ Community Development and Housing Manager, Julia Metz, comments on the issue as it relates to one of Catholic Charities’ development projects. Good Shepherd Village is currently under construction in Happy Valley and will provide 143…

“Half of Americans lack the resources to deal with an unexpected financial emergency of $400, without borrowing money from a family member or using credit. That means that an unexpected medical bill or even just a fender bender can significantly affect a person’s finances. Save First Financial Wellness aims to help individuals become more financially resilient…

After 8 years of service to Catholic Charities of Oregon (CCO), Deacon Rick Birkel passes the light of leadership onto new Executive Director for CCO, Natalie Wood. After 20 years with Catholic Charities in Houston, Texas, Natalie joins us with a wealth of experience and a deep faith. Natalie will officially assume her new position…