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PROVIDING HELP, CREATING HOPE for more than 90 years

Our mission is to assure that essential, life-changing services and supports are accessible to the most vulnerable Oregonians. The services we provide across the state of Oregon include affordable and supportive housing, legal services, intensive case management, refugee resettlement and more.

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Catholic Charities accepting fire relief for Los Angeles

Posted By | Catholic Charities Communications
The devastating wildfires burning out of control in the greater Los Angeles area have forced nearly 180,000 people to evacuate, leaving their homes just carrying whatever belongings they could.

Women you admire

Posted By | Catholic Charities Communications
Last year, we asked you to send us the names of women you admire.

VIDEO: ‘It sort of turns’

Posted By | Catholic Charities Communications
New van needed for vital Catholic Charities services On a run to deliver much-needed food to residents of Catholic Charities affordable housing, the agency’s 2003 van ground to a grumpy halt.

Help organize furniture for refugee families

Posted By | Catholic Charities Communications
Catholic Charities welcomes drop off of furniture donations for refugee families monthly at its storage site: U-Store Self Storage 1130 NE 28th Ave., Portland, OR. 97232. View Map / Get Directions
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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Homeless Service

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.
Auxiliary

Community Services

For the most vulnerable residents in our housing or for those in the wider community, we provide support needed for long-term stability in housing.
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.