Providing Help. Creating Hope.

Families fleeing war don’t stop needing support once they’ve arrived in Oregon. For many Ukrainian families, a temporary setback like a layoff or a delayed work authorization can put housing at risk. Through funding from the Ukraine Refugee Support program, a few months of rental assistance and personalized support are helping families stay housed while…

Behind every meal served, every family welcomed and every donation received is a team working to ensure Catholic Charities of Oregon can fulfill its mission with integrity and care. In this edition of Voices of Hope, meet Edith Ruiz, our financial controller, whose behind-the-scenes work helps keep the organization running smoothly.

Safety is only the beginning. At Kenton Women’s Village, one woman is discovering what becomes possible when survival is no longer the goal. When Breanna* arrived at KWV three months ago, she carried far more than a few belongings. She carried decades of fear, uncertainty and the weight of rebuilding a life after leaving an…

Four Venezuelan families had only recently connected with Catholic Charities of Oregon when devastating earthquakes struck the country they had fled. As they worked to rebuild their lives in Oregon after months of homelessness and uncertainty, they were suddenly consumed with worry for loved ones back home. For many, the disaster brough a painful realization…