Catholic Community Services of Western Washington

06/12/2026

We’re excited to welcome the CCS NW Food Bank to our program network!

The CCS NW Food Bank has been serving farmworker and Spanish-speaking communities in Whatcom County since 2007, providing culturally relevant food, clothing, and hygiene items.

We look forward to celebrating the food bank’s continued impact as part of the CCS program network.

The food bank will open next Wednesday, June 17 this year.

06/08/2026

Please consider supporting families at our New Bethlehem Programs through the Ignite Kirkland fundraiser, bringing hope to our neighbors in King County.
Make your gift today: https://kpcf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/grant?grant_id=3744

Today is the LAST DAY to donate through the Ignite Kirkland fundraiser!

You can donate at: https://kpcf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/grant?grant_id=3744&grant_cycle_id=1066

06/04/2026

CCSWW's food security programs help address the growing need for food assistance, particularly during the summer months when many families lose access to school-based meals and face higher grocery costs.

Read how we're nourishing communities across our region at the link.

As summer begins, many families, seniors, and individuals face increased challenges accessing nutritious food. Through a network of food banks, meal programs, mobile outreach, and community dining services, Catholic Community Services of Western Washington works year-round to ensure our neighbors ha...

06/01/2026

You can support families at our Kirkland family shelter, New Bethlehem! We're participating in Ignite Kirkland, a community giving event, today through June 8th.
Make your gift today: https://kpcf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/grant?grant_id=3744

Join us in the Ignite Kirkland fundraiser!

The Kirkland Community Foundation will be matching the first $500 dollars donated!

You can donate at: https://kpcf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/grant?grant_id=3744

05/29/2026

Last week, Catholic Community Services Foster Care Programs celebrated its Class of 2026 graduates. The event was a wonderful celebration of the hard work and achievements of the students.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026, CCS staff and volunteers on a great event!

To learn more about CCS International Foster Care program, please visit: https://ccsww.org/services/international-foster-care/

05/26/2026

CCSWW Family Behavioral Health program has been featured in the Puget Sound Business Journal, recognized as a 2026 Washington State University Employer of the Year for its commitment to workforce development, compassionate leadership, and creating opportunities for future behavioral health professionals.

Read how our FBH team walks alongside children, youth, and families with dignity, care, and hope.

Catholic Community Services of Western Washington’s Family Behavioral Health team has been named Washington State University’s Employer of the Year, a recognition that reflects far more than successful recruitment.

05/21/2026

Thank you for showing up for our neighbors who need us most this GiveBIG and every day since. ❤️

Your gifts are already helping families and individuals throughout Western Washington access the services they need to build a better life — shelter and affordable housing, nutritious meals, mental health support, and so much more.

05/21/2026

This May, we honor the love, strength, and sacrifice of kinship caregivers who step forward to keep families connected and children surrounded by care.

We are inspired by the 2026 Kinship Voices of Children and Caregivers booklet and stories like Taneika’s: "Even through loss, love showed up- and it stayed. And so did I!!"

Read more about Taneika’s perseverance here: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/f278cb1552.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com /30

Learn how you can support kinship families at https://ccsww.org/kinship

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05/20/2026

“Home is more than a roof — it’s dignity, healing, belonging, and hope.”

In the Intercommunity Peace & Justice Center Spring issue, CCSWW CEO, Jilma Meneses, reminds us that our call to serve is rooted in compassion, justice, and the belief that every person deserves to feel safe, seen, and loved. Through faith and community, we continue building pathways toward stability and hope for our neighbors most in need.

Read the full article here: https://ow.ly/ElV850Z2p5P

Article in IPJC publication A Matter of Spirit, Spring 2026, Housing Access

05/18/2026

We’re so excited to continue celebrating our Family Behavioral Health program, as news of their award continues to spread. Thank you to Kelly Hanson and her team at New Day NW for the great story!

Check out the special news segment at New Day's link below.

Catholic Community Services Family Behavioral Health recently brought home a major award. Sponsored by Catholic Community Services of Western Washington.