About CCS

About Us

Loving Thy Neighbor

For more than 70 years, CCS has been providing crucial support to the poor and unhoused in Lane County. Our work assists thousands across Lane County who, for many reasons, struggle with securing necessities like food, clothing, rent, utilities and employment, and are often one paycheck away from becoming unhoused. Our case managers work with families to cross the barriers of unemployment and homelessness. Our Refugee & Immigrant Services Program (RISP) welcomes new arrivals into our community to ensure stable homes and futures.

CCS operates independently as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit human services agency with an experienced team of nearly 50 employees, hundreds of committed volunteers, and an active volunteer Board of Directors.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to any classification protected by local, state or federal law. Our doors are also open to serve all in need, without regard to race, color, religious preference, age, orientation or any other protected classification.

We firmly believe in a culture of collaboration, partnering with a wide range of local community organizations, donors, foundations, churches, and government agencies. CCS is a member agency of the Catholic Charities of Oregon network.

Our Misson

Our Mission

Responding to Christ’s message to love our neighbors as ourselves, CCS is on the mission of Loving Thy Neighbor. We demonstrate this love by offering immediate help to anyone in need through food, rent, utility, and housing assistance, emergency shelter, and resettling refugees and immigrants in Lane County. Our goal is to instill hope by helping Lane County families take positive steps to move out of poverty and ultimately gain self-sufficiency, stability, and confidence.

Leadership

Leadership Team

Board of Directors

Suzanne Graf

Pat Walsh

Steve Dignam

Tyler Demers

Chair

Vice Chair

Treasurer

Sharon Hainley

Kathryn Hart

Linda Thomas-Bush

Scott Nelson

Michael Whitney

Katherine (Katie) Goodnight

Sr. Veronica Schueler

ex officio, Chancellor,

Archdiocese of Portland

Careers

We're Hiring!

We are seeking Mission-Driven Team Members and Leaders. Check out our available positions below if you are interested in being apart of a committed, dynamic team of people who impact their community every day. We look forward to hearing from you!

CCS is a 70-year-old 501(c)(3) social services agency that offers a helping hand to individuals living in poverty, immigrants, and refugees. We’re the largest dispenser of no-cost basic assistance in our area, collaborating with a network of funders, volunteers, and supporters to help distribute thousands of food boxes, no-cost clothing and supplies, and millions of dollars in rent and energy assistance each year. We’re equipped with a skilled and caring team of case management and housing navigation workers, and our “whatever it takes” approach to homelessness provides crucial support to our unhoused neighbors. Additionally RISP, our rapidly expanding Refugee & Immigrant Services Program, is the only Lane County team offering a coordinated effort of legal assistance, wrap-around supportive services, and employment connections to refugees and immigrants who arrive in our community. Together, our entire CCS family is committed to social justice, economic opportunity, and loving support of all in need, no matter a person’s race, religious beliefs, ethnicity, age, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

We are proud of our positive, supportive, and healthy work culture.

Experienced Managers

Who train, mentor, and support new staff to succeed in their roles and encourage learning, growth, and career advancement.

Paid Time Off

We recognize and offer paid time for 13 holidays, as well as one paid personal day every year for regular employees.

Flexibility & Weekends

We offer flexible work schedules and weekends off.

Vacation & Sick Accruals

We offer vacation and sick accruals.

Healthcare

We offer medical and dental for full-time employees.

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Retirement Plan

Defined Contribution Retirement Plan for all eligible employees with employer match.

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We Are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Catholic Community Services of Lane County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Reports

Annual Reports

Audited Financial Statements

IRS Form 990

A Notice to Our Community

In order to best assist you, we use a database to manage our services. Your information is visible to a limited number of Lane County social service providers and protected using the highest standards. Law enforcement and DHS have no access to this system. Allowing your information to be viewed allows us to better serve you. You’ll have improved access to services such as basic needs, employment and housing. This information will help us understand community needs and is used to advocate for funding. Staff is available to provide a copy of the Privacy Notice or to answer questions you might have.

We use these services to better and safely assist our clients:

Is my personal information safe?

In order to better assist our clients, we store personal information we collect about people we serve in a computer database system. The information collected in the system is protected using the highest standards and in compliance with all applicable laws.
Who has access to my personal information?

The information collected in the system is only visible to a limited number of social service agencies with whom we collaborate.
Why do you request my personal information?

The information we collect helps us run programs, improve services, secure funding, and better understand your needs. Some of the information we collect may be required by organizations that fund the operation of this program. We only collect information that is needed or required.
Does my personal information have to be shared with other agencies?

We assume that, by requesting services from our agency, you agree to allow your information to be viewed by the other agencies using the system. We will talk to you about this system when we ask you for your information, and you will have an opportunity to ask questions.
I do not want to share my personal information for safety reasons. What should I do?

If you have a safety concern, you may not want your information to be visible to the other agencies in the system. If this is the case, please discuss this with a staff member.