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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.

Articles

‘It helps me have strength’

Posted By | Catholic Charities Communications
It’s a gray drizzly Portland afternoon, a likely time for spirits to flag. But on the top floor of Catholic Charities of Oregon, a group of women sit in a friendly circle to breathe, stretch and energize.

A lovely man

Posted By | Kaleen Deatherage
A caring and dedicated champion of the most vulnerable Oregonians died May 24.

Students choose to support Catholic Charities

Posted By | Catholic Charities Communications
Two groups of Oregon high school students were so moved by the refugee resettlement work done by Catholic Charities that they designated $8,000 in grants to the agency.

‘Keep on taking steps’

Posted By | Catholic Charities Communications
One resident of Catholic Charities housing spent five years living in an R.V. Now he’s home.
27K
Oregonians Served
1188
Units of affordable housing
600
Volunteers
11
Food pantries

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.
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.