“I truly believe that the most valuable part of in-home care is helping vulnerable clients remain in the homes they love, surrounded by their pets and life-long cherished belongings. The work is challenging and rewarding – especially when I see smiles on their faces!” These sentiments from our Long Term Care (LTC) caregiver, Jennifer, are the same …
Read MoreMeet 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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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 …
Read More“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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CCS Northwest Staff and Residents host the Governor and Local Leaders Martha’s Place, CCS’s newest Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) site, opened this spring, culminating an intensive seven-year process led by an experienced group of Skagit County political leaders determined to address increasing homelessness in the Valley. Inspired by the success of CCS/CHS Permanent Supportive Housing …
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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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“Everything about shelter changed during the pandemic.” -Dan Wise, Director of the Coordinated Care Agency for Catholic Community Services Remember March 2020? Those who follow CCSWW homelessness shelter programs know how quickly our agency had to scramble from providing overnight, congregate shelters to finding safe single-unit sites open 24/7 for our clients. We’ve continued …
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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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“There is real peace and healing in this place. I hope others can find it here too.” – Molly Phelps, Martina Apartments Resident On May 31st, staff and residents of Martina Apartments gathered in their Greenwood rooftop garden with students and teachers from nearby St. John the Evangelist Catholic School and leadership from CCS and …
Read More“I don’t know where I would be without Clare’s Place.” Vern V., a life-long Everett resident, is a man of few words, but they are heartfelt. At Catholic Housing Services (CHS), we firmly believe that homes are the starting point of hope for thousands of vulnerable neighbors like Vern, marginalized by age, illness, and the …
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