About Catholic Community Services
Loving Thy Neighbor
For over 70 years, Catholic Community Services of Lane County (CCS) has been committed to Loving Thy Neighbor. Today we demonstrate that devotion to our mission and community by offering essential services that prevent homelessness, provide emergency shelter for unhoused families and move them to housing, lift families out of poverty and resettle and support refugees and immigrants. 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 Mission
Responding to Christ’s message to love our neighbors as ourselves, Catholic Community Services offers immediate help by providing food and other assistance to anyone in need and seeks to instill hope by helping Lane County families take positive steps to move out of poverty.
Leadership Team
Tyler Demers
Suzanne Graf
Steve Dignam
Pat Walsh
Chair
Vice Chair
Treasurer
Secretary
Donna Charko
Sharon Hainley
Kathryn Hart
Linda Thomas-Bush
Rita Parks
Scott Nelson
Michael Whitney
Nasratullah (Nasrat) Ibrahimi
Katherine (Katie) Goodnight
Sr. Veronica Schueler
ex officio, Chancellor,
Archdiocese of Portland
Natalie Wood
ex officio, Executive Director of
Catholic Charities Oregon
Board of Directors
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!
Catholic Community Services of Lane County (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.
Healthcare
We offer medical and dental for full-time employees
Vacation and Sick Accruals
We offer vacation and sick accruals.
Retirement Plan
Defined Contribution Retirement Plan for all eligible employees with employer match.
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.
We Are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
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:
Acknowledgments to our External Support Systems
Visit Us!
Eugene Location
1464 West 6th Avenue Eugene, OR 97402
Springfield Location
Refugee Immigrant Services Program (RISP) Office
1055 Charnelton Street Eugene, OR 97401
1025 G Street Springfield, Oregon 97477