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More than Affordable Housing

July 23, 2016

Hope had slept in over 112 different places by the time she came to Catholic Housing Services (CHS). Fleeing an abusive relationship and struggling to overcome spiraling addiction, Hope tried…

New Homes for Veterans: Sebastian Place

April 25, 2016

CCS’ Sebastian Place is set to open in the summer of 2016. The new 20-unit permanent housing complex is the first of its kind in Snohomish County serving chronically homeless veterans.

Drexel House Groundbreaking

April 6, 2016

Johnny Bell was one of the 8%* of homeless veterans residing in Thurston County. Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) helped him with housing, employment, health, and transportation.

Stand with CCS/CHS to Help Those in Need

February 18, 2016

The recent One Night Count*, performed by Seattle Homeless Coalition in partnership with CCS, showed an alarming 19% increase in the number of men, women, and children found living without…

Changing Lives Together

December 29, 2015

Through your support, Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services of Western Washington (CCS/CHS) served over 125,000 unduplicated clients last year. We are so grateful for the generous support of…

Providing Hope & Healing to Families in Need

December 17, 2015

Dear treasured partners, Over the last couple of months, we have shared with you the journeys of Karen, the Johnsons, and Demone. Each one of their journeys is an inspiration—a…

A Dedication to Patrick Place

September 1, 2015

On August 13th, amongst residents, supporters, funders and staff, Patrick Place Apartments was blessed by Archbishop J. Peter Sartain.

Nativity House OPEN: Providing Hospitality, Housing and Hope

July 14, 2015

Just two years after breaking ground, more than 350 guests gathered with Archbishop J. Peter Sartain, for the official Blessing and Dedication of the new Nativity House in Tacoma. Guests…

Michael’s Place: A Second Chance at Independence

June 30, 2015

“I grew up in Ohio where I was a carpenter by trade for 41 years. I had a brief stint in the Navy when I was young and even volunteered…