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Join an organization the promotes Latine thriving

Posted By | Raeann Boero

A long-established service organization working with Oregon’s Latine community is seeking new board members to sustain its life-giving mission.

 

El Programa Hispano Catòlico, a member of the Catholic Charities of Oregon network, serves about 32,000 individuals annually via efforts in economic sustainability, education, community wellness, domestic violence healing and sexual violence survivor support.

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Statesman Journal: Oregon Legislature approves $18 Million in additional support for Afghan refugee resettlement

The House convened for a special session on Monday and passed a bill that will allocate funding to the resettlement of Afghan refugees.

Fox 12 Oregon: Germaine's Kitchen and Café feeds community members in need

Germaine’s Kitchen and Café was featured on Good Day Oregon!

Portland Business Journal: Nonprofits-Oregon's Most Admired Companies of 2021

On Friday December 10th, Portland Business Journal announced the recipients for this year’s Most Admired nonprofits in Oregon.

Holidays without Hunger

On Wednesday, December 8 , a small group from Catholic Charities of Oregon made a visit to Mary’s Woods at Marylhurst, a Senior Living Community in Lake Oswego, for their Holidays Without Hunger event.

Catholic Sentinel: Catholic Charities a partner in NE Portland apartment project

“By summer 2024, a private-public development team hopes to have 137 low-cost apartments ready on a large urban parcel that formerly housed a Christian television station. Catholic Charities of Oregon is playing a key role.”

Oregon Public Broadcasting: Oregon lawmakers request $18 million to support the resettlement of 1,200 refugees

“In a letter issued last week by Rep. Khanh Pham and Sen. Kayse Jama, the two Portland-area Democrats outlined the need for the state to invest in everything from housing assistance and case management to legal services for newly arrived Afghans.”

Catholic Sentinel: Catholics asked to help refugees with gift cards

Catholic Charities of Oregon has been welcoming families from Afghanistan and helping them resettle in Oregon over the past several months. Catholic Charities staff have been incredibly grateful for the outpour of support from the surrounding community. One way people can continue to support resettlement efforts is by donating Fred Meyer Gift Cards.

The Oregonian: Portland's 'Transportation Wallet,' a subsidy conceived to free up parking, extended to help low-income city residents

“A program born of a plan to reduce parking needs in some of Portland’s most crowded central districts is now being used to help residents in in some of its farthest-flung neighborhoods.”

Donor Appreciation Spotlight: Jacqueline Jensen

We are fortunate to have extremely generous donors and volunteers who give their time, energy, support and resources to Catholic Charities. As part of our donor and volunteer appreciation campaign, we are recognizing individuals and organizations who share God’s love and spread Christ’s light by partnering with Catholic Charities. Because of them, we are able…

PRESS RELEASE: Executive Director of Catholic Charities of Oregon Announces Retirement

Deacon Rick Birkel, Ph.D., will lead a year of succession planning and transition management before retiring in June 2022.

Donor Appreciation Spotlight: Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon

We are fortunate to have extremely generous donors and volunteers who give their time, energy, support and resources to Catholic Charities. As part of our donor and volunteer appreciation campaign, we are recognizing individuals and organizations who share God’s love and spread Christ’s light by partnering with Catholic Charities. Because of them, we are able…

Most Reverend Alexander K. Sample, the Archbishop of Portland in Oregon, extends a prayer of hope as we are called by our faith to help our neighbors in times of suffering

On March 13, 2021 we gathered together virtually for our annual Celebration of Hope gala to spread goodwill and assist our brothers and sisters in greatest need. During the gala the Most Reverend Alexander K. Sample, Archbishop of Portland in Oregon, shared a message of hope for our community as we continue to support our…