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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Celebration of Hope
When voices of hope rise, hope blooms. Join us Feb. 20, 2026 for the Celebration of Hope, an evening that brings our community together to support life-changing services and help shape a more hopeful future for our neighbors across Oregon.
Looking Ahead With Hope and Gratitude
In these final days of the year, our CEO Kaleen Deatherage is reflecting on the lives changed through Catholic Charities of Oregon and preparing, together, for the challenges and hope that lie ahead.
Giving Tuesday: Why Your Generosity Matters Now More Than Ever
On Giving Tuesday, your generosity fuels real change. Your support ensures Catholic Charities can continue — and grow — the services so many Oregonians depend upon.
We Did It! Thanks to You, Hope Endures
In September, we asked for your help, and you answered! What began as an urgent appeal to keep critical programs afloat has turned into a powerful reminder of what this community can do together.
Emergency Appeal Update: We’re So Close—Help Us Cross the Finish Line
Our community has shown incredible generosity, and we’re just about $100,000 shy of our $1 million Emergency Appeal goal. Every dollar makes a difference, and your gift today helps keeps people housed, supports vulnerable neighbors and ensures critical services remain open across Oregon.
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.
Students take up collection for refugees
A group of Cleveland High School students is reaching the world – by crossing the street.
‘Every war is my war’
A woman who grew up in war-torn Germany has left most of her estate to fund refugee resettlement carried out by Catholic Charities of Oregon.
Parish collection taken up
The weekend of May 3-4, many parishes in western Oregon took up a collection for the people served by Catholic Charities of Oregon. Other parishes will take up the collection later.
Catholic Charities 2025 Annual Appeal is May 3-4
Catholic Charities of Oregon’s annual appeal is set for parishes throughout western Oregon the weekend of May 3 and 4. This year, the collection is in honor of Pope Francis.
Science and good works mix in Beaverton
It’s in real life, not a test tube, where science and good works are getting mixed into something beautiful at Holy Trinity School in Beaverton.