Catholic Sentinel
May 11, 2009

Print Edition: 03/12/2009

Catholic Charities anticipates funding cuts as U.S. recession grows

In an economic recession, when a business is losing money, it’s usually because there are fewer customers.

For Catholic Charities, the social service wing of the Archdiocese of Portland, it’s a matter of less cash flow and more people to serve.

Reduction in public money has already been felt in the current Catholic Charities budget and more cuts are expected when counties decide on funding in June. In Oregon, most public social service funds are distributed by counties.

In Oregon, Catholic Charities provides low-cost housing, disaster relief, aid for pregnant girls and women, adoption services, SUPPORT FOR IMMIGRANTS, RESETTLEMENT FOR REFUGEES AND AID TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING.

“We are anticipating that there are going to be some reductions,â€