As we step into 2026, Catholic Charities of Oregon is grounded in both reflection and resolve. In this message, our CEO Kaleen Deatherage shares how the work of the past year has translated into real stability for the people we serve and how we are strengthening our programs, funding, and systems to meet the growing needs ahead.
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Community Steps Up Amid SNAP Uncertainty
When federal systems stall, it’s often our neighbors who feel it first. Catholic Charities of Oregon is responding to the ongoing SNAP uncertainty with emergency food, grocery cards and daily meals for those most affected.
✂️A Fresh Cut, A Renewed Sense of Self
A simple haircut can mean so much more. Thanks to a new partnership with Saint Hair in Portland’s Kenton neighborhood, women at Catholic Charities Kenton Women’s Village are receiving free salon services that help restore dignity, confidence and connection.
A Scoop of Kindness: Cup & Cone Brings Joy to Homeless Women, Staff
Cup & Cone’s Project (N)icecream brought frozen joy and community connection to women in Catholic Charities’ Housing Transitions Program.
Emergency Appeal Update: More than $680,000 raised. $320,000 to Go!
Generous donors have helped Catholic Charities raise over $680,000 toward our $1 million Emergency Appeal. About $320,000 is still needed by the end of September to help sustain vital services.
‘Keep on taking steps’
One resident of Catholic Charities housing spent five years living in an R.V. Now he’s home.
Partnership furthers culinary training, provides meals
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.
Where do you need shuttle, vanpool or other flexible transit options?
Agencies across the region, including Catholic Charities of Oregon, are working together to explore where community connectors can make more transit connections.
Pantries a partnership of LDS and Catholic Charities
When it comes to feeding hungry Oregonians, Catholic Charities and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are close partners.
Pantries break isolation
With inflation putting pressure on residents of Catholic Charities affordable housing, the agency has begun holding food pantries at the housing sites.
VIDEO: ‘It sort of turns’
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.
Baby benefactions
Families delighted by supplies for infants Catholic Charities of Oregon is grateful for the generous donors who give diapers, wipes and baby supplies that go to needy families. Most of these items are donated via our Amazon wish list or Traveling Crib program, where Catholic parishes and organizations fill up an empty crib with donations for…
Health fair a boost for elders
Catholic Charities of Oregon recently partnered with Providence, Ride Connection, and Fred Meyer to host a health fair/vaccine clinic at Sacred Heart Villa, one of Catholic Charities’ affordable housing properties for older adults and people with disabilities.