Kent parish shelters homeless women
KENT – For six months every year, members of Holy Spirit Parish bring meals to the parish hall for their guests — up to 15 homeless women who spend the night there.
- Published in Local
New CCS apartments help Everett’s most vulnerable homeless people
EVERETT – After nearly four years of sleeping in a shelter, 63-year-old Constantino Solorzano has a permanent home.
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Pilgrimage culminates in May 11 Mass at Northwest Detention Center
TACOMA – When pilgrims arrive at the Northwest Detention Center for an outdoor Mass May 11, four crosses painted different colors will be placed together in a special stand.
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CCS ‘Bus Buddy’ program helps people in Thurston County get around
OLYMPIA – People in Thurston County are traveling a little easier, through the Bus Buddy program managed by Catholic Community Services of Western Washington.
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Ground broken for year-round shelter for homeless women and families
KIRKLAND – Three years after the idea of helping homeless families on the Eastside took root at two area parishes, construction is beginning on a 24-7 shelter to serve families and single women experiencing homelessness.
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Snow increases need at CCS shelters; closes parishes, St. Vincent de Paul food bank
The cold and continuing snow accumulations of the past week in parts of Western Washington have increased the demand for day and overnight shelter, and caused some parishes and schools to cancel activities, classes and even Sunday Masses.
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CCS receives $5 million Bezos grant to help homeless families in Pierce County
TACOMA – Catholic Community Services of Western Washington has received a $5 million grant from the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund to expand its outreach to homeless families in Pierce County.
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Hispanic kids and parents find support, community through Prepares program
- Published in NW Stories