“A Little Extra Help” Changes Lives

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Meet Kim, who “needs a little extra help,” and Jennifer, her CCS Long Term Care provider. Who cares for our low-income neighbors with physical and developmental challenges when family and friends are no longer nearby? Who helps them avoid risks to physical safety, like fire hazards, loose carpets, and broken windows or doors? Whom can …

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A Call to Provide Urgent Help to Catholic Charities Hawaii

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Please join Catholic Community Services of Western Washington (CCSWW) by donating to Catholic Charities Hawaii (CCH) to help with urgent needs arising from the devastating fire in Maui last month. Following consultation with CCH President Rob van Tassell, a former Vice President of our own Catholic Housing Services, CCSWW President Michael Reichert announced that our …

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It’s 15 Years into “the Future:” How CCSWW Helps People into Homes

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“Affordable permanent housing should be available to everyone.” One of eight “Insights for the Future,” CCSWW 2008   In 2008, CCSWW (Catholic Community Services of Western Washinton) Futures II planning process anticipated the local impacts of our growing housing crisis and broadened our commitment to provide homes for individuals and families in need. Over the …

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“Home is the Starting Point of Love, Hope and Dreams”

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“El hogar es el punto de partida del amor, la esperanza y los sueños.” Catholic Housing Services (CHS) firmly believes that “home is the starting point…” for thousands of our vulnerable neighbors in Western Washington marginalized by age, disability, homelessness, developmental challenges, and immigration status. We are blessed with exceptional staff who bring skills, creativity, …

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Happy Anniversary, Sidney Wilson House!

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Burgers and hotdogs sizzling on the grill, awesome homemade potato salad, cake, tunes playing on the boombox, checked tablecloths and napkins fluttering in the breeze— the staff and residents of Renton’s 105-unit Sidney Wilson House (SWH) got an early start on summer this year.  Pulling off a major event like a “first-anniversary” barbecue requires time, …

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Kinship Families: Determined to “make this work…somehow!”

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Children are referred to child welfare systems when their families are known to be impacted by violence, opioid addiction, loss of housing and other stressors. Some children are placed in foster care; others are able to find refuge within their extended families, called kinship caregivers.  In King County, CCS Kinship Services help hundreds of these …

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Nativity House Meal Transportation Driver (Tacoma)

Categories: Homeless Adult Services, Other, Pierce County, Tacoma, Volunteer Opportunities

Title: Nativity House Meal Transportation Driver (Tacoma) Date Posted: July 15, 2022 Locations: Multiple. Nativity House Day and Overnight Shelter is the starting location. Address: 702 South 14th St., Tacoma, WA 98405 Contact Name: Megan Edwin, Volunteer Coordinator Contact Phone: 253-365-4111 / 253-502-1901 Contact E-mail: meganed@ccsww.org Volunteer Application: CLICK HERE to complete the online application. Details: …

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Of Gratitude and Remembrance: Sebastian Place, Lynwood, WA

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An overflow crowd spilled into the chill of a bright November day, the sun streaming into the community room at Sebastian Place, a 20-unit residence for chronically homeless veterans. A congregation of fellow veterans, CCS staff, volunteers, and other supporters had gathered for “A Celebration of Life to Honor Those Who Have Passed and Will Be …

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