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Providing Help. Creating Hope.

For more than 90 years, Catholic Charities of Oregon has helped people access food, stable housing, legal support, and the resources they need to move forward. We serve our neighbors across Oregon, regardless of background or beliefs, with a focus on dignity, stability, and opportunity. At a time when more people are facing uncertainty, this work matters more than ever.

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Voices of Hope

Posted By | Catholic Charities Communications
For Melody La Rue, home is more than a place, it’s the foundation for stability and belonging. With more than 25 years in property management, she brings both expertise and heart to her role with Guardian Management, a key partner of Catholic Charities of Oregon. Since 2025, Melody has helped support housing communities across the…

When a Meal is Uncertain

Posted By | Catholic Charities Communications
Hunger is quietly growing across Oregon as changes to federal food assistance programs and state and local funding shortfalls leave many families facing new uncertainty. In this month’s message, our CEO Kaleen Deatherage reflects on what Catholic Charities of Oregon is seeing firsthand and how our community continues to respond with compassion.

Showing Up, Week After Week

Posted By | Catholic Charities Communications
Each week, our outreach team heads into Southeast Portland to connect with neighbors living outside, offering food, essential supplies, and a consistent presence of care. Even as resources tighten, this work continues because it meets immediate needs and builds the trust that can lead to something more.

Voices of Hope

Posted By | Catholic Charities Communications
Community Service Officer David Coan believes the most effective public safety work often starts with empathy. In partnership with Catholic Charities of Oregon, he helps connect people experiencing homelessness with the support and resources that can change the course of their lives.  

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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.
Housing

Caritas Housing

At the start of the new millennium, it became clear to us that more affordable housing was a key to serving people who’d been pushed to the margins of society. We now have more than 1,000 units of affordable housing across western Oregon.
Refugee Services

Migrant Services

The Catholic Church recognizes the right of all nations to control their borders and the flow of migrants within. At the same time, the church recognizes the right of individuals to migrate in search of safety and security, which often means leaving one’s country of origin.