For Melody La Rue, home is more than a place, it’s the foundation for stability and belonging. With more than 25 years in property management, she brings both expertise and heart to her role with Guardian Management, a key partner of Catholic Charities of Oregon. Since 2025, Melody has helped support housing communities across the state, ensuring more people have a place to call home.
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Weston Foundation passes $225 million milestone
The Joseph E. Weston Public Foundation, a supporting entity of the Oregon Community Foundation, has given more than $225 million in grants and scholarships since it was formed in 1991.
Scout completes project on land his grandfather donated
The late John Brockamp donated his family farm so Catholic Charities could build its largest affordable housing community to date, 142-unit Good Shepherd Village in Happy Valley. A careful observer of the stunning and colorful property will note that small plaques with Brockamp’s name are affixed to two stylish little libraries on site. The plaques…
Recovery group uses Catholic tools to help transform lives
Sitting in a circle of metal folding chairs, a group recites the 12-Step prayer in unison. It could be any night in any church basement.
Statement from Archbishop Alexander K. Sample, Archdiocese of Portland, on Executive Orders regarding immigration
In response to the new administration’s executive orders focused on immigration, I am in accord with the statement given by the President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio.
Declaración del Arzobispo Alexander K. Sample, de la Arquidiócesis de Portland, sobre las órdenes ejecutivas relativas a la inmigración
En respuesta a las órdenes ejecutivas de la nueva administración centradas en la inmigración, estoy de acuerdo con la declaración dada por el presidente de la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de los Estados Unidos, el Arzobispo Timothy P. Broglio.
An interview with Kaleen Deatherage
We looked back in the recent archives and found a November interview on Mater Dei Radio with Kaleen Deatherage, Catholic Charities of Oregon’s interim CEO/executive director.
Pantries break isolation
With inflation putting pressure on residents of Catholic Charities affordable housing, the agency has begun holding food pantries at the housing sites.
All created equal
A reflection on Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Day On Jan. 20, we observe the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., a man whose dream of equality and human rights changed the course of history. We remember him at a time when migrants to our nation may face increased difficulty.
Catholic Charities accepting fire relief for Los Angeles
The devastating wildfires burning out of control in the greater Los Angeles area have forced nearly 180,000 people to evacuate, leaving their homes just carrying whatever belongings they could.
