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Vision Statement
Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services (formerly known as the Archdiocesan Housing Authority) of Western Washington are prophetic voices for justice, recognizing the sacredness and dignity of every human person. Rooted in the Gospel message of hope, we will continue to be leaders, advocates, providers and partners serving poor and vulnerable people.
Mission Statement
Rooted in Catholic Social Teaching and the Gospel imperative, Catholic Community Services and the Catholic Housing Services are outreaches of the Catholic Church in Western Washington, under the leadership of the Archbishop of Seattle and the Boards of Trustees. CCS and CHS answer the Gospel call to loving and compassionate service with particular concern for the sanctity of human life from conception to natural death and the dignity of the human person. Our employees and volunteers come from many faith traditions to serve and support poor and vulnerable people through the provision of quality, integrated services and housing. Our focus is on those individuals, children, families, and communities struggling with poverty and the effects of intolerance and racism. We actively join with others to work for justice.
Core Values
Compassion - Providing care, understanding and concern for those we serve in order to honor the God-given life and sacredness of each person at every stage and condition of life.
Diversity - Welcoming the differences of race, culture, faith, and thought with a strong commitment to naming and combating institutional racism and discrimination.
Excellence - Providing high quality, professionally competent services with integrity, using best practices.
Justice - Defending and advocating for the rights of poor and vulnerable people while working toward the common good.
Stewardship - Prudently developing and using the gifts and talents of employees and volunteers and the financial resources needed to live out our mission.
Belief Statement
We Believe...
...in every child growing up in a safe, loving and nurturing environment.
…in the elders living in security and dignity.
...in healthy family life being affirmed and supported in our communities.
...in every person having the right to a safe, affordable place to call home.
...in compassion, love and respect for all people, especially those who are poor and vulnerable.
...in joining with others to change the systems which oppress, discriminate or otherwise cause human suffering.
...in employees and volunteers working in an environment which offers respect, teamwork and excellence.
...in all these things for all people, whatever their color, whatever language they speak or however they worship.
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CCS and CHS Summary of Statistics: 2008
*Some of these numbers have been rounded to the nearest thousandth.
| Employees |
3,279
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| Volunteers |
11,038
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| Combined Operating Budget |
$100,365,476
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| Service Statistics* |
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| Total Clients Served |
78,073
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| Family Centers |
12
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| Shelters |
22
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| Transitional Housing Programs |
22
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| Permanent Housing Units |
1,882
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Farm-worker Housing Units
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250
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| Senior Housing Units |
373
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| Maternity Homes |
1
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| Clients Receiving Pregnancy Services |
556
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| Child Care and Early Learning Centers |
3
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| Children Receiving Child Care |
432
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| Hours of Long Term Care Services Provided |
1.9 million
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| Clients Receiving Foster Care Services |
685
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| Clients Receiving Counseling and Mental Health Services |
9,824
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| Clients Receiving Adoption or Adoption-related Services |
458
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| Clients Receiving Addiction Services |
4,957
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| Clients Receiving Refugee Services |
112
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| Clients Receiving Immigration Services |
565
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| Home-Delivered Meals |
98,094
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| Meals Prepared and Served |
1,153,064
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| Number of Volunteer Hours |
812,029
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