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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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On the election of Pope Leo XIV

Posted By | Kaleen Deatherage
At Catholic Charities of Oregon, we welcome the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as Pope Leo XIV. In his ministry and messages, he has shown a clear love for people who are poor. Cardinal Prevost – a dual citizen of the United States and Peru –has been a champion of migrants and those society…

Parish collection taken up

Posted By | Catholic Charities Communications
The weekend of May 3-4, many parishes in western Oregon took up a collection for the people served by Catholic Charities of Oregon. Other parishes will take up the collection later.

Partnership furthers culinary training, provides meals

Posted By | Catholic Charities Communications
Jim was doubtful. Over 60 and struggling to find work, he wasn’t sure anyone would give him a chance. He had started to worry about what his future might hold. Then Jim found Stone Soup PDX.

Catholic Charities 2025 Annual Appeal is May 3-4

Posted By | Catholic Charities Communications
Catholic Charities of Oregon’s annual appeal is set for parishes throughout western Oregon the weekend of May 3 and 4. This year, the collection is in honor of Pope Francis.
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Our programs sustain communities and assist individuals and families across the state.
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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.
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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.
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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.