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Father Fred Kammer, former CCUSA president and CEO, is voice for Gospel-based justice
Story - July 23, 2021 - Although Jesuit Father Fred Kammer is stepping down as executive director of the Jesuit Social Research Institute in his native New Orleans come July 31, he’s nowhere near ready to fully retire and stop his work to end racism, ease poverty and promote immigrant justice. As the center’s director since 2009, Father Kammer has kept…
Catholic Charities Oregon, partners launch alternative to payday loans
Story - December 6, 2017 - National leaders in financial wellness gathered at Catholic Charities in Portland, Ore. on Dec. 4 and 5 to advance alternative strategies to predatory payday loans. Catholic Charities Oregon and its partners are committed to improving financial wellness in the workplace and providing resources to support financially fragile Oregonians. Today, among U.S. states, Oregon ranks 27th…
Diocesan program helps Hispanic women have more voice in community
Story - July 14, 2021 - On a clear spring afternoon, Lexington’s Cardinal Valley neighborhood is buzzing with activity. Birdsong mingles with the bass beat of a passing car stereo, while people move between homes, hair salons, taquerias and panaderías. In the midst of all this life, the bright stucco facade of Centro de San Juan Diego rises up. It is…