Thank you to Samara Canley, friends, and family for donating care packages to CCS guests at Nativity House. This sweet girl has shown that there is still kindness and generosity in our community. Watch this video to find out the motivation behind why she wanted to spread some love to our homeless guests.
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Yesterday, Catholic Community Services of Western Washington shared the news that we have been selected to receive a four-year $5 million grant from the Day 1 Families Fund to expand our mission of creating a safe, loving and nurturing environment for homeless families in need of affordable housing in Pierce County. Through the Day 1 …
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To the men and women who have selflessly served our country we thank you! CCS/CHS greatly values the dedication of veterans who have defended our country and it is our honor to provide safety and support for veterans and their families. This means providing assistance and resources through Supportive Services for Veteran Families (King, Pierce, …
Read MoreA Whidbey Island native, Brandon received special written permission from his grandparents to join the Army before his eighteenth birthday. The decision to retire after 20 years of service was a difficult one. During his transition the military offered job fairs and resumé help. However, once veterans retire, that resource is gone. “Many veterans don’t know …
Read More“My Mommy is crying.” The sting of homelessness is never more heartbreaking than for a child. Lack of routine and stability overshadowed by poverty, isolation and fear are the stunning realities for the homeless individuals and families we serve, especially for homeless children. Every day, for the past century, your Catholic Charities network here in …
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Softly, tenderly, Betty sang her favorite song – IF I HAD THE WINGS OF AN ANGEL! At 94 years young, she declared with her fetching smile, “I’ve been singing all my life!” Abandoned and adopted at seven months from a Rescue Mission, Betty has spent her life not just singing but as a nurse and caregiver …
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Yoga may not be the first kind of services that come to mind for women experiencing homelessness, or living in transitional housing, but Carmen, a CCS/CHS Coming Home Case Manager, likes to think outside the box! Carmen recently reached out to a local Seattle yoga studio to recruit a volunteer yoga instructor and found Nancy …
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Carlos* came to Catholic Immigration Legal Services (CILS) with a serious mental health diagnosis and resulting addiction challenges that he had been experiencing for over 15 years. A private attorney had referred Carlos to CCS for assistance. “Catholic Immigration Legal Services takes on clients with a lot of barriers that other agencies turn down. We really …
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Introducing the Tenant Law Center! For over 25 years, CCS’ Legal Action Center has focused on preventing homelessness in King County. With additional funding from Building Changes to remove barriers for homeless families, the Legal Action Center team have changed their name to more accurately describe the focus of their work. The newly renamed Tenant …
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As the agency celebrates our 100th Anniversary and envisions the next “Century of Hope,” I want to thank you for your service to and solidarity with poor and vulnerable people in our communities. Each year, we provide this Annual Report to you as a reminder of our agency-wide Mission, grounded in Catholic social teaching, to …
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