Blog - Catholic Charities of Oregon

A volunteer serves food at the St. Francis Dining Hall

Aug 09, 2019

Catholic Charities Featured in "Catholic Charities to take over St. Francis Dining Hall in Southeast Portland"

Catholic Charities is proud to expand our partnership with the St. Francis Dining Hall and build on what parishioners have been doing for decades. Read The Oregonian’s article to learn more about this collaboration with local parishes.

Migration Services

Jul 12, 2019

Resources for Those at Risk of Detention or Removal

The Catholic Legal Immigration Network (CLINIC) has developed two resources that may be useful in the event of a detention or removal attempt: “Know Your Rights” cards in several languages and the rapid response toolkit. If you need further assistance, please contact our Immigration Legal Defense team at (503) 542-2855 or by emailing immigrationemail@ccoregon.org.

An older, white-haired woman sitting and looking off to the side

Jul 02, 2019

Introducing the Senior Living Resource Center

Catholic Charities of Oregon has partnered with Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon and local parishes to help seniors age in place.

Jul 02, 2019

Director's Blog: Helping Seniors Age in Place

In the first installment of his monthly blog, Deacon Rick Birkel discusses the need for a parish-based senior support program.

Jul 02, 2019

100 Years of Charity: A Conversation with Leonard LeClaire

A whiteboard that says "Welcome, Volunteers"

Jul 02, 2019

Thanks for a Great Year, Volunteers

As FY19 comes to a close, Partnerships & Volunteer Engagement Manager Hannah MacFarlane reports on the commitment of Catholic Charities’ network of volunteers and corporate partners.

Catholic Charities staff holds up a check for $40,000 from Regence, representing another year of partnership

Jun 07, 2019

Catholic Charities Partners with Regence to Serve Oregon's Seniors

Catholic Charities partners with Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon to launch the Senior Services Resource Center’s Friendly Visitor Program.

The Catholic Charities Clark Family Center

May 22, 2019

Catholic Charities Featured in "Since 1942, the Catholic Charities Appeal Has Sought to Fulfill the Needs of the Times"

Ed Langlois at the Catholic Sentinel delves into the history of Catholic Charities’ spring campaign, from its initial campaign in 1942 to the impact your support has. Read the full article at the Catholic Sentinel.

Catholic Charities agency staff welcomes refugees at Portland International Airport

Migration Services

May 22, 2019

Refugee Resettlement Services Featured in "Oregon may help offset federal cuts to refugee support"

The Catholic Sentinel’s Katie Scott reports on the importance of HB2508 for Catholic Charities and other resettlement agencies as well as for the refugee community in Oregon. Read the full article at the Catholic Sentinel.

Migration Services

Apr 04, 2019

The Immigrant Story - Dr. Baher Butti

Catholic Charities of Oregon employee Dr. Baher Butti’s bloodline of activism runs strong.

Apr 03, 2019

Kenton Women's Village POD Build Challenge: Press Release

Local builders come together to build sleeping pods for homeless women Pod Build Challenge event to benefit Kenton Women’s Village brings together public and private partners

Mar 26, 2019

Celebration of Hope 2019 – Sharing Success

Catholic Charities of Oregon’ Celebration of Hope Gala raised over half a million in support of programs that serve over 20,000 people annually.

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Catholic Charities Featured in "Catholic Charities to take over St. Francis Dining Hall in Southeast Portland"

Resources for Those at Risk of Detention or Removal

Introducing the Senior Living Resource Center

Director's Blog: Helping Seniors Age in Place

100 Years of Charity: A Conversation with Leonard LeClaire

Thanks for a Great Year, Volunteers

Catholic Charities Partners with Regence to Serve Oregon's Seniors

Catholic Charities Featured in "Since 1942, the Catholic Charities Appeal Has Sought to Fulfill the Needs of the Times"

Refugee Resettlement Services Featured in "Oregon may help offset federal cuts to refugee support"

The Immigrant Story - Dr. Baher Butti

Kenton Women's Village POD Build Challenge: Press Release

Celebration of Hope 2019 – Sharing Success