Providing Help. Creating Hope.

What happens when food assistance shrinks while the need continues to grow? During a recent meeting with U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley’s office and Catholic Charities USA, Catholic Charities of Oregon shared what staff is seeing on the ground, from people losing SNAP benefits to families making difficult choices between food, medicine and other basic necessities.

After years of uncertainty, one woman finally received the opportunity she had been seeking — the chance to move forward and build a future in safety. With support from Catholic Charities Immigration Legal Services, her journey through the asylum process became a story of perseverance, resilience and hope.  

For many Oregon families, putting food on the table is becoming more difficult. Rising grocery costs, changing benefits and growing financial pressures are forcing more people to make impossible choices between food, housing, healthcare and other basic necessities. That’s why Catholic charities of Oregon is hosting a Pop-Up Food Pantry. With support from community partners,…

As Catholic Charities looks toward the future, we’re also thinking about the next generation of people called to serve. In this month’s message, CEO Kaleen Deatherage reflects on why emerging leaders matter — not just as future board members or professionals, but as vital voices bringing fresh energy, perspective and compassion to the work of…