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'Here's what never changes'

Posted By | ELanglois

Many who attended our Celebration of Hope gala Feb. 27 asked us to post remarks given by our interim executive director, Kaleen Deatherage. We are glad to do so.

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Donor Appreciation Spotlight: Christopher Bushman

We are fortunate to have extremely generous donors and volunteers who give their time, energy, support and resources to Catholic Charities. As part of our donor and volunteer appreciation campaign, we are recognizing individuals and organizations who share God’s love and spread Christ’s light by partnering with Catholic Charities. Because of our donors and volunteers,…

Thanksgiving Reflection: Honoring the Land, Ourselves, and the Native Tribes of Oregon

As Thanksgiving approaches, Lucrecia Súarez (Clinical Training & Development Manager), Jennifer Lucena (Homeless Services Manager), and Marielle McKenna (Case Manager) invite us to take a moment to reflect on the holiday. To do so we’d like to first acknowledge the native people of this beautiful land where we live and work.

Catholic Charities of Oregon Says Thank You

Every day, Catholic Charities supporters show their dedication to those in greatest need and our mission to solve some of Oregon’s toughest humanitarian challenges. Watch our Because of You video to see exactly how your hearts and hands make a meaningful difference to thousands of people across our state.

HH Week: Homelessness Mythbusters

There are many misconceptions about hunger, homeless, and the people who suffer from them. We’re debunking some of those myths during Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week.

Honoring Veterans Day

This Veterans Day we are proud to partner with Carleton Hart Architecture to share the story of a veteran who is a resident of Caritas Housing, our dedicated housing entity for those in need of homes. We thank Dennis and all veterans for their service.

Remembering Lessons from Loved Ones on All Souls' Day

In the wake of the fear and grief our community and the world have suffered this year, we gathered to reflect on the memories of those we’ve lost and the ways they taught us to live with hearts full of love and hope.

Press Release: Catholic Charities Completes Renovations to Preserve 102 Units of Affordable Rental Housing in Southern Oregon

PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 20, 2020 – Catholic Charities of Oregon has completed renovations in three apartment complexes under its dedicated housing entity, Caritas Housing Initiatives, that preserves 102 units of rental housing serving low-income and elderly rural residents. The renovations were completed in Hillside Village in Glendale, Ore., and Valerie Hills Apartments and Woodville Village…

Gratitude Volunteers Create Atmosphere of Abundance

We’re all struggling in some way, now many more of us and to a greater degree than ever before. Gratitude provides a moment of softness away from the tension and worry of our lives. It can also help us gain new perspectives on all the ways we’re blessed. Senior Development Advisor Sarah Granger shares Catholic…

Disaster Strikes, Faith and Unity Endure

Cynthia Molina, MSW, QMHP, CSWA, and Assistant Director of Emergency and Navigation Services, talks about coming together to keep faith and hope alive in the face of disaster after visiting Medford, OR, to provide legal clinics, hygiene items, and other essential supplies to the individuals and families devastated by the recent wildfires.
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Hope in the Midst of Loss

John Herrera, Catholic Charities’ Director of Immigration Legal Services, talks about hope in the midst of loss after visiting Medford, OR, to offer legal clinics and distribute hygiene items and other essential supplies to the individuals and families devastated by the recent wildfires.

#MondayMotivation: Make all that You do Holy

Senior Development Officer Sarah Granger shares her mindful wisdom to help us remain resilient during these especially stressful times.

Clackamas County and Metro Approve $18.3M for Catholic Charities' Good Shepherd Village

The project will be the first regulated affordable housing development within the city limits of Happy Valley.