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Weston Foundation passes $225 million milestone

Posted By | ELanglois

The Joseph E. Weston Public Foundation, a supporting entity of the Oregon Community Foundation, has given more than $225 million in grants and scholarships since it was formed in 1991.

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Work of school artists chosen

Almost 150 students from Portland-area Catholic schools submitted art to be considered for this year’s Catholic Charities Christmas card.

'Gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder'

During the Thanksgiving season here at Catholic Charities, we have been reflecting on the words of G.K. Chesterton, one of the great Catholic thinkers, who wrote: “Thanks are the highest form of thought, and gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.” As I write this letter of thanks, I’m thinking about how your generosity has touched…

Faith Café

What an organized and compassionate group can achieve

Holiday collection of gifts underway

Catholic Charities of Oregon is gathering presents for families the agency serves

Happy car donor

Amy Jordens of Portland has donated two vehicles to Catholic Charities and feels great about it.

Welcoming the Stranger: Upholding our values on immigration

Today, I want to address a pressing issue that concerns all of us—the treatment of immigrants and refugees in our society.

‘Willing to go the extra mile’

Refugees trained in job readiness are standouts at Oregon companies

Pioneering Catholic social ministry

Free online lecture Nov. 16, 11 a.m.

Catholic Charities needs muscle

Team unloads and organizes furniture for refuge households

Expert: Childbirth can lead to homelessness

Dr. David Willis, a national expert on child health and poverty, reports that sometimes the birth of a newborn can be a catastrophic tipping point for families on the verge of losing their homes. The driver of this outcome is the chasm between soaring rent and stagnant income. And the birth of a new baby…

New arrivals receive help in adaptation

When the federal government asks Catholic Charities of Oregon to resettle refugees, housing and food understandably top the list of services. But soon after, Catholic Charities helps refugees begin adapting to Oregon’s culture and language.

Adding color to life

New flora-themed mural at tiny home village explores life, growth