Our Mission

Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services of Western Washington are outreaches of the Catholic Church in Western Washington. Rooted in the Gospel message of love and hope, we recognize the sacredness and dignity of every human person. Our focus is on those individuals, children, families, and communities struggling with poverty and the effects of intolerance and racism.

In the past year we provided:

2,633

Affordable housing units for adults, families, veterans, and seniors

767,404

Meals prepared and served

16,859

Children, Youth & Families Provided Behavioral Health Services

2,034,397

Hours of in-home personal care for seniors and the disabled

84,693

Men, women, and children served in the past year

22

Shelters for those experiencing homelessness

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Helping People Find Hope

"The staff has been amazing to us. We are so grateful to have found this program. It has really changed our life. They have helped us with outside resources like getting my kids into preschool, helping with housing, food banks, and any of the resources we need."

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Lily K

Community Voices

"My husband and I knew it would be hard, but we kept looking for a place for our whole family. I called many places and could not get an answer. That's when we found CCS Sacred Heart Shelter. They were so welcoming! My experience with CCS people was so good!"

- Lily K, Kent, WA

Sam W

Community Voices

"I am 71 years old. This is my first time being homeless, but now, I have a key and I have a door and I get to go to my room every night and every day, and I have a safe place to live where it is warm or cool, and I feel very lucky. I'm so grateful to have found these people around me who have blessed me with their kindness. Thank you to everyone who has made this possible. I will be forever grateful."

- Sam W, Resident

Community Voices

"If you want help, this is where you can get it. I had gotten to 35% heart function where I was sleeping in a ditch next to the highway. I knew I wouldn't make it through the winter. I'm happy to be here - and happy to be on my way so another vet can move in and get help."

- Paul, a veteran and resident of Michael's Place transitional housing