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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Beyond Refuge: Helping Families Build a Future
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…
Sometimes Stability is Just One Paycheck Away
Families fleeing war don’t stop needing support once they’ve arrived in Oregon. For many Ukrainian families, a temporary setback like a layoff or a delayed work authorization can put housing at risk. Through funding from the Ukraine Refugee Support program, a few months of rental assistance and personalized support are helping families stay housed while…
Walking Alongside Venezuelan Families Seeking Asylum
Four Venezuelan families had only recently connected with Catholic Charities of Oregon when devastating earthquakes struck the country they had fled. As they worked to rebuild their lives in Oregon after months of homelessness and uncertainty, they were suddenly consumed with worry for loved ones back home. For many, the disaster brough a painful realization…
Refugee Families in Oregon Face Growing Uncertainty
Thousands of refugee families across Oregon are facing sudden losses of food assistance and growing uncertainty due to recent federal policy changes. Community leaders, including Catholic Charities, are calling for urgent action to prevent families from losing stability after years of rebuilding their lives.