A new backpack can’t solve every challenge a child faces, but it can help them walk into the first day of school feeling prepared, confident and ready to learn. Find out how you can support Catholic Charities of Oregon’s Back-to-School Supply Drive and help local students start the school year with the tools they need…

Catholic Charities of Oregon has spent more than 90 years walking alongside our neighbors through life’s most difficult moments. In this month’s message, CEO Kaleen Deatherage reflects on the generosity of our community, why meeting immediate needs is only the beginning and how together we help people move beyond surviving to find lasting stability.

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…

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,…

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…

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.

As families face rising costs, reduced benefits and fewer food resources in their neighborhoods, Catholic Charities is finding new ways to help bridge the gap. This week’s Pop-Up Food Pantry brought together staff, volunteers and community partners to provide food, connection and support to those who needed it most.

Henry Johnson spent much of his life searching for stability, opportunity and a place to belong. After growing up in foster care and navigating challenges that included homelessness, incarceration and mental health struggles, he never stopped believing that a better future was possible. Today, as a resident and volunteer leader at Francis + Clare Place,…

What happens when food assistance shrinks while the need continues to grow? During a recent meeting with U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley’s office and Catholic Charities USA, Catholic Charities of Oregon shared what staff is seeing on the ground, from people losing SNAP benefits to families making difficult choices between food, medicine and other basic necessities.