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.

As outlined in our Mission Statement Catholic Community Services of Lane County provides help and hope for our neighbors in need, addressing the community issue of Poverty in Lane County.

Building on a history that stretches back to 1952, CCS continues to respond to local needs with compassion and creativity. CCS operates with an experienced professional staff, a dedicated group of volunteers, and an active volunteer Board of Directors.

CCS works with the support of a wide range of partners, including Catholic Charities Oregon, Catholic Charities USA, Catholic Parishes of Lane County, City of Eugene, City of Springfield, Emerald People's Utility District, Eugene Water and Electric Board, FOOD for Lane County, HEAT Oregon, Lane County Human Services Division, Oregon Department of Human Services, Springfield Utility Board, and more than 700 donors, foundations, volunteers, churches and community organizations.

CCS is a member agency of Catholic Charities of Oregon and serves as the professional charitable arm of the Catholic Church in Lane County.

http://www.ccslc.org

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