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Catholic Community Service Marks their 35th year in Business.

“We are proud of our agency.  Through dedicated staff and our many volunteers, we have become an agency “providing help, creating hope” to many throughout Southeast Alaska.”  said Rosemary Hagevig, Executive Director of the agency.  The mission of Catholic Community Service (CCS), established by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Juneau in 1973, is derived from the mission of the Church as a whole.

Catholic Community Service is a faith-based and values-driven outreach of the Catholic Church. Under the leadership of the Diocese of Juneau, and the Board of Director, our staff and volunteers work diligently by advocating and offering social service opportunities for all Southeast Alaskans, emphasizing social justice and compassion. We accomplish this mission by fostering the self-sufficiency and dignity of individuals and families affirming diversity in culture, faith, and way of life.

Incorporated on January 23, 1973, Catholic Community Service employs over 250 individuals throughout Southeast Alaska; has over 500 volunteers; and operates with an annual budget of over $8 million from over 55 funding sources.  Catholic Community Service offers over 40 programs and services that have a broad reach throughout Southeast Alaska including many of the remote villages. 

As a comprehensive agency, CCS provides services to:

  • Seniors and adults with disabilities through Southeast Senior Services (SESS);
  • Children and families through its Child Care & Family Resources (CCFR) division, and
  • People who need in-home care and end-of-life services, through its Hospice and Home Care of Juneau (HHCJ) division.

Catholic Community Service has been at many roundtable discussions over the past 35 years –this agency has helped shape services for seniors as well as children and youth.

In 2007,

  • nearly 5,000 individuals were assisted by Catholic Community Service
  • 85% were low-income
  • 85% of those served were other than Catholic faith.
  • More than 300 volunteers gave their hearts and hands through Catholic Community Service programs.
  • Every service offered by Catholic Community Service is available to people of all faiths.
  • Money donated to Catholic Community Service is seed money...every $100 donated becomes $650 in goods and services...made possible through grants, contracts and fees.
  • Every dollar donated to Catholic Community Service is for used services located in Southeast Alaska.