When most people think about refugee resettlement, they imagine the moment a family arrives in the United States. But rebuilding a life doesn’t end after the welcome. It continues for months — and often years — as families navigate medical challenges, employment, housing, language barriers and an unfamiliar system. At Catholic Charities of Oregon, that’s where our work continues, too.
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Summer Should Feel Stable. For Many, It Doesn’t
Summer brings sunshine, celebrations and a slower pace for many of us. But for thousands of Oregonians, it also brings new challenges — from rising food costs and dangerous heat to disruptions in childcare, school meals and other vital supports. In her June message, Catholic Charities of Oregon CEO Kaleen Deatherage reflects on what stability…
Young Oregonians Support CCO Through Schnitzer Cares Grants
This spring, Catholic Charities of Oregon was honored to receive three grants through the Schnitzer Cares Student Grantmaking Program, an innovative initiative that puts philanthropy directly into the hands of local high school students. The grants will support Immigration Legal Services and Refugee Services programs that help individuals and families build stability, safety and opportunity…
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.