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Honoring the Memory of Washington State Senator Bill Ramos

April 23, 2025

A life that has ended too soon! Catholic Community Services of Western Washington would like to extend our condolences and prayers to the family of Washington State Senator Bill Ramos…

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“It’s a Brand-new Me”: Ms. Pines’ Resilience as a Kinship Caregiver

March 31, 2025

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…

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CCS/AHA Honors Sister Barbara Rose Schamber, SP

March 31, 2025
Headshot of the late Sister Barbara.

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…

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Partnership with Seattle Office of Housing Boosts CCS Workforce Programs 

March 5, 2025

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…

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Catholic Community Services of Western Washington Welcomes New President and CEO

February 11, 2025

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.…

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CCS Volunteer Steps Up to Provide Critical Transportation

December 10, 2024
CCS volunteers smiling at a volunteer appreciation event.

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…

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Housing and Hope: How One Veteran Family Found a New Beginning with CCS Support

November 7, 2024
Megan, Colby and their 12-month-old daughter, wearing a monkey costume, pose in front of a Halloween banner.

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…

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“A Doorway to a Better Life”: Achieving Success Through the ASSET Program 

November 1, 2024

“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…

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Lena’s Story: Thriving with CCS Long Term Care

September 16, 2024
Lena and her caregiver, Cathy, smiling.

“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.…

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Meeting People Where They Are: Seattle Community Outreach Program & Engagement (SCOPE)

July 30, 2024
Lettering on a Starbucks wall saying, "This store stands for this community."

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…

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