It has been said that hope is the only thing stronger than fear. In my many years as leader of CCS/CHS, I’ve learned that hope changes everything for those who come in fear, seeking our help. So often when I meet a family, a vet, or elder in care, I am wishing that you, our …
Read MoreAn 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 …
Read More
Dear Friend of CCS/CHS, “All the success I have, it wasn’t just me and the Lord. It was the people at CCS and the extra care and love they gave me. They wouldn’t give up on me. You can touch the love that comes off them.” Meet Alton, a man of the Spirit, from a …
Read MoreVeteran’s Day is especially meaningful to our CCS/CHS community. Many of us wore a uniform at one time; some still do. Many more have generational family connections to the armed services. Still more of us have the opportunity to get to know veterans and their families in the course of our daily work. We are grateful …
Read MoreLilly Kaminaga and Skip Anitok left the Marshall Islands eight years ago to build a better future for their children. “Back home, we could only get work for 2-3 hours a day. This was not enough. We wanted more for ourselves and our kids.” After sojourns in Arkansas and Oregon, the family moved to South …
Read More
“We love her so much — we couldn’t do this without her.” This heartfelt sentiment was what Cynthia and Larry most wanted me to know when I visited them in their modest Richmond Beach apartment. Looking over at Rahel, their caregiver, she shoots me a smile from behind her face mask (the pandemic “eye …
Read MoreI am pleased to present this Gratitude Report highlighting how Catholic Community Services (CCS) and Catholic Housing Services (CHS), with your faithful support, met the many challenges of 2021 with resilience, compassion and creativity! Thank you to our dedicated staff, volunteers, donors, service partners, and public and private funders. You made it possible for CCS/CHS …
Read More
Dear Friend of CCS, What I deeply value in my four decades of leading Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services is the daily privilege to experience first-hand new beginnings for those who suffer from isolation, illness, poverty, injustice, and unfulfilled dreams. I am profoundly grateful to all our dedicated supporters, volunteers and CCS/CHS staff. …
Read More
Kent, WA – Lovae’s success story is a “dream scenario” according to her CCS Case Manager Alida. “She was motivated and she put in the work. If you look into the factors against her she should not be doing as well as she is.” Lovae is 64, has a learning disability and struggles with mental …
Read More
Everett, WA – It all started in May, when a CCS/CHS Clare’s Place resident experienced a major loss in her life. To cope with the loss, she started working long shifts and picking up extra hours at a local fast food job, but soon found that her anxiety and depression got in the way of …
Read More