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Our Impact

Every day across Oregon, people turn to Catholic Charities for support during some of the most uncertain moments of their lives.

We serve thousands of individuals and families each year, offering support that helps people find stability, navigate complex systems, and move forward with dignity.

Our impact is not just measured in how many people we reach, but in what becomes possible because of that support. A safe place to sleep. A family reunited. A fresh start in a new country. A path toward stability that once felt out of reach.

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2022 impact report
2021 impact report
2020 impact report

 

Why This Work Matters

The people we have served since our founding in 1933 are navigating complex and often overlapping challenges—rising costs, housing instability, health crises, changes to public benefits, and barriers to employment or legal status.

Our role is to show up with consistency, compassion, and practical support.

Whether it’s a meal, a legal consultation, or help securing housing, each interaction is part of a larger pathway forward.

Because when people have what they need to move forward, our entire community is stronger.

Articles
Walking Alongside Venezuelan Families Seeking Asylum
Refugee Services

Walking Alongside Venezuelan Families Seeking Asylum

Posted By | Catholic Charities Communications
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…
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Beat the Heat: Help Our Neighbors Stay Safe This Summer
Homeless Services

Beat the Heat: Help Our Neighbors Stay Safe This Summer

Posted By | Catholic Charities Communications
Summer should be a season of possibility. But for many of our neighbors, it can also bring new challenges. Rising temperatures, limited resources and the rising cost of everyday essentials mean that even something as simple as a clean T-shirt, lightweight pants or a pair of comfortable shoes can make a meaningful difference. This summer,…
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Summer Should Feel Stable. For Many, It Doesn’t
Giving

Summer Should Feel Stable. For Many, It Doesn’t

Posted By | Catholic Charities Communications
Summer brings sunshine, celebrations and a slower pace for many of us. But for thousands of Oregonians, it also brings new challenges — from rising food costs and dangerous heat to disruptions in childcare, school meals and other vital supports. In her June message, Catholic Charities of Oregon CEO Kaleen Deatherage reflects on what stability…
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Deloitte Returns to KWV for Annual Day of Service
Volunteer

Deloitte Returns to KWV for Annual Day of Service

Posted By | Catholic Charities Communications
Community partnerships help make our work possible, and sometimes that support comes with paint brushes, cleaning supplies and willing hands. During Deloitte’s annual Impact Day, a team of volunteers returned to Kenton Women’s Village for their fourth year of service, helping care for the village while strengthening a partnership rooted in shared commitment to community.
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