Pope Francis – Compassion & Love
Pope Francis most embraced people suffering from poverty and oppression. He was the pope of compassion, modesty, humility, and love — the pope close to human realities and frailties. He…
Honoring the Memory of Frank Chopp
Please join us at Catholic Community Services (CCS), the Archdiocesan Housing Authority (AHA), and the Catholic Charities Foundation (CCF) in honoring the memory of former Representative and Speaker Frank Chopp.…
“It’s a Brand-new Me”: Ms. Pines’ Resilience as a Kinship Caregiver
Ms. Pines, like most grandparents, has delighted in watching her grandchildren grow. Unlike most grandparents, though, Ms. Pines is the sole caregiver for four of her grandchildren. Raising these children…
CCS/AHA Honors Sister Barbara Rose Schamber, SP
Please join us in honoring the memory of Sr. Barbara Rose Schamber, who passed peacefully on March 23, 2025. Sr. Barbara was a friend and supporter of Catholic Community Services and…
Partnership with Seattle Office of Housing Boosts CCS Workforce Programs
At Catholic Community Services (CCS), community partnerships expand and strengthen our work to serve our neighbors. We are excited to share that CCS programs were recently featured in the Seattle…
Catholic Community Services of Western Washington Welcomes New President and CEO
Archbishop Paul D. Etienne appoints former DSHS Secretary Jilma Meneses to lead Catholic Charities agencies serving more than 100,000 people each year. SEATTLE, February 11, 2025 – Archbishop Paul D.…
CCS Volunteer Steps Up to Provide Critical Transportation
Driving is an ability that many of us take for granted, but as we age, driving often becomes difficult, and for some, impossible. When elderly members of our community need…
Housing and Hope: How One Veteran Family Found a New Beginning with CCS Support
In the span of just a few weeks, Magan went from living in her van to moving into an apartment with the help of Catholic Community Services’ Supportive Services for…
“A Doorway to a Better Life”: Achieving Success Through the ASSET Program
“A year ago, I would not have expected to be in this position,” says Sam, a young mother and former Catholic Community Services (CCS) client, now a full-time employee with…
2023 Annual Report
We hope you will enjoy our 2023 Gratitude Report, Honoring Human Dignity. With your generous support, CCS/CHS has continued to serve our neighbors in need, providing housing, mental health services, substance…
Lena’s Story: Thriving with CCS Long Term Care
“I’m thriving every day.” Lena, a bubbly and confident 44-year-old, credits her mother’s wisdom and the care she receives from CCS Long Term Care for her ability to live independently.…
Meeting People Where They Are: Seattle Community Outreach Program & Engagement (SCOPE)
Meeting people where they are. SCOPE is a unique partnership between Catholic Community Services and the Starbucks Outreach Worker program launched by Starbucks in 2020 to support partners in cities…