About Us
Our Catholic roots shape our mission, but our services are open to everyone. Whether you come to us for assistance, to volunteer, to partner with us, or to join our team, you are welcome — regardless of your faith, beliefs, background, or life experience.
We meet every person exactly where they are — with kindness, understanding, and without judgment.
Our Mission
We live out Christ's call to 'Love thy neighbor as thyself' by offering hope to all those seeking food and basic needs, housing stability, and immigration services.
We are neighbors helping neighbors—many of our staff have walked similar paths to those we serve, bringing deep empathy and understanding to every interaction. We believe that when crisis strikes, community response can transform lives, and that sustainable change happens when we address not just immediate needs but also remove the barriers that keep people from reaching their full potential.
Our Vision
Inspired by Christ's love, all neighbors are welcomed and living hope-filled, self-sufficient lives.
Leadership Team
Our leadership team embodies the heart of our mission—"Loving Thy Neighbor"—through decades of collective experience in human services, community development, and social justice advocacy. Led by individuals who understand both the complexities of poverty and homelessness and the transformative power of compassionate action, our leaders bring diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and expertise to guide CCS's work throughout Lane County.
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We believe that effective leadership in human services requires both strategic vision and humble hearts, balancing the urgency of immediate needs with the patience required for systemic change. Under their guidance, CCS continues to evolve and expand our impact while staying true to our foundational commitment to treat every person with dignity, respect, and unconditional love.
Lorri Perreault
Executive Director
Tami Kinman
Associate Director
Community Service Centers
Katy Alvarado
Supervisor
Supportive Services
Christine Zeller-Powell
Program Director
Immigration Attorney
Refugee & Immigrant Services Program (RISP)
Sylvan Scholl
Supervisor
Community Service Centers
Orion Hernandez
Controller
Zoe Livelybrooks
Supervisor
Refugee & Immigrant Services Program (RISP)
Nicole Wilbur
Associate Director
Supportive Services
Rose Rubin
Manager
Development & Communications
Board of Directors
Our board members have deep roots in this community and personal connections to the populations we serve, ensuring that our programs remain grounded in real-world understanding and cultural responsiveness.
Together, our entire CCS family is committed to social justice, economic opportunity, and loving support of all in need.
Suzanne Graf
Board Chair
Pat Walsh
Board Vice Chair
Kathryn Hart
Board Secretary
Sr. Veronica Schueler
Board Member
Charlie Kimball
Board Member
Katie Goodnight
Board Member
Mike Whitney
Board Member
America Jaime Ochoa
Board Member
Steve Dignam
Board Treasurer
Linda Thomas-Bush
Board Member
Scott Jonsson
Board Member
Tiffany Mellow
Board Member
Sharon Hainley
Board Member
Built on the principles of Catholic Social Teaching, we believe every person possesses inherent dignity and deserves to be treated with compassion, respect, and hope.
Our Values
Faith
Rooted in the rich tradition of Catholic Social Teaching, we share in the mission of Christ to love and serve all our neighbors.
Dignity & Compassion
Affirming the inherent worth of every person, we serve with empathy and respect.
Integrity
Recognizing our work as participation in God’s creation, we act honestly and ethically, stewarding our resources responsibly to uphold public trust.
Service to the Vulnerable
We answer the call to love by serving our neighbors who face barriers to meeting their essential needs.
Hope & Empowerment
Guided by faith, we uplift individuals and families to build pathways toward healing, stability and opportunity.
Solidarity
We stand with those we serve, recognizing our shared humanity and interdependence. We welcome all people.
Community
Through strong partnerships, we collaborate to ensure our services remain responsive, comprehensive, and adaptable to the evolving needs of our community.
