CCSWW’s Family Behavioral Health Team Named WSU’s Employer of the Year
The Employer of the Year Award is a full circle moment for FBH Vice President and Cougar Alum Mary Stone-Smith. “Once a Coug, always a Coug” and for Mary Stone-Smith,…
Recovery Support Helps Neighbors Find Stability and Healing
On a typical day, Eric enjoys the quiet rhythms of his life in Seattle, time at home with his wife, caring for their cats and focusing on what matters most…
Honoring the Life and Legacy of Helen Jolly
Catholic Community Services of Western Washington joins the community in mourning the loss of Helen Jolly, a devoted volunteer, faithful Catholic, and extraordinary advocate for those most in need. Helen’s life was…
Supporting Immigrant Communities with Expert Legal Services
For more than four decades, Catholic Community Services (CCS) has walked alongside our immigrant and refugee neighbors as they navigate complex immigration systems and build new lives in Western Washington. As…
A Well-Ordered Society Rooted in Truth, Justice and Peace: A Pastoral Letter by Archbishop Paul D. Etienne
“We are created to be one human family. We are created to live in harmony and peace. This is ultimately what every human person longs for. It is time for…
CCS Programs Counter Winter Cold with Warmth and Comfort
During the coldest months of the year, with low temperatures and long nights, the neighbors served by Catholic Community Services (CCS) are often those most affected by the season’s weather. For people living outside, parents unable…
CCS Program Impact Highlighted in Northwest Catholic
Northwest Catholic shared firsthand accounts of how Catholic Community Services (CCS) transforms lives throughout Western Washington. This article features four CCS programs from southwestern Washington: Bertha’s Place Too, Drexel House, Quince Street…
Michelle and Brent’s Story: A Journey from Homelessness to Stable Housing
Today, Michelle and Brent have a warm apartment to call home where their 9-month-old son has space to play and explore. But less than two years ago, the couple was living unsheltered, battling substance use disorder, and uncertain…
Boeing Grant Helps CCS HEN Program Deliver Essential Supplies
Catholic Community Services (CCS) is grateful to the Boeing Employees Community Fund Puget Sound Chapter for a generous $50,000 grant supporting our Housing and Essential Needs (HEN) program. This funding allowed HEN to purchase a…
Veterans Find a Permanent Home at St. Margaret’s Place Apartments
This November, Catholic Community Services’ (CCS) St. Margaret’s Place Apartments celebrates two years since opening, and residents who moved in at opening are celebrating two years of permanent affordable housing. St. Margarets is a…
CCS Receives Food Assistance from Catholic Charities USA
In an October 30 press release, Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) announced immediate nationwide food assistance in response to rising demand caused by SNAP benefit cuts and the federal government shutdown.…
Tutoring Helps Seattle Students Thrive
With the leaves changing and temperatures dropping, students are settling into the school year. Our Seattle-based Youth Tutoring Program is reflecting on a productive summer of learning and adventure and celebrating a…