Our mission is to assure that essential, life-saving services and supports are accessible to the most vulnerable Oregonians. The services we provide across the state of Oregon include affordable and supportive housing, financial empowerment, mental health & counseling, pregnancy and parenting support, legal services, intensive case management, refugee resettlement, and more.
30K
Oregonians Served
1.8K
Individuals/Families Currently Housed
1.7K
Volunteers
500+
Affordable Housing Units in Pipeline
Our Services
Our programs sustain communities and assist individuals and families across the state.
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Healthy Housing
Catholic Charities of Oregon develops innovative solutions for some of our region’s most pressing housing challenges.
Homeless Services
With the goal of transitioning to permanent housing, Catholic Charities of Oregon gives those living outside the resources and support they need to build lasting stability and self-sufficiency.
Immigration Legal Services
Founded in 1996, our Immigration Legal Services division works to protect individuals and maintain and reunify families in need.
Financial Wellness
Financial freedom starts by saving for tomorrow. Save First Financial Wellness offers services that are critical to weathering a financial crisis and attaining a healthy financial lifestyle.
Refugee Services
Catholic Charities provides refugee resettlement and case management services to individuals and families who seek to make Oregon their new home.
Family Services
In partnership with our clients, we provide an array of family supportive services including counseling, case management, and education.
Intercultural Counseling Center
Our team of skilled clinicians supports children, youth, adults, and families in creating lasting change and healthy relationships through trauma-informed and culturally sensitive mental and emotional support.
Disaster Services
When disaster hits, people go from security to vulnerability overnight. With complete recovery as the ultimate goal, we work to help survivors of disasters rebuild their lives and communities with short-, medium-, and long-term strategies, responding with care and compassion for the whole person.
Food Services
As hunger and poverty in Oregon continue to rise, our Food Services program partners with local organizations to provide hot meals for those who are unsheltered and offers its own culinary workforce development training to help those experiencing barriers to employment regain their self-sufficiency and stability.
Auxiliary Services
Catholic Charities of Oregon spearheads several initiatives to improve the quality of life of the people we serve and empower Oregon’s communities to do the same. Learn more about our projects by clicking on the tiles below.
Pope Francis Center
Our center for volunteerism provides meaningful opportunities for people to engage with Catholic Charities of Oregon and their communities. By giving their time and energy in service to others, volunteers help make our mission possible. Questions about volunteering? Email volunteer@ccoregon.org or call the Volunteer Helpline at (503) 688-2536.
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Featured Event
Celebration of Hope 2023
Friday Apr. 21, 2023 |
Portland Art Museum
Join us for a very special 25th silver anniversary of Celebration of Hope on Friday, April 21, 2023! A 25th silver anniversary is named for silver’s durability and strength, which we see in the people we serve every day. We’re grateful to honor 25 years of service by gathering with you, our community.