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…

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

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.