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For Beaverton family, faith is far from a barrier to foster care

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Portland homeowners and faith-based groups asked to house refugees amid 'urgent need'

Catholic Charities of Oregon said that federal funding for housing refugees in hotels has run out, prompting a call for volunteers to take people in.
Community

Amid refugee crisis, group calls for volunteers to provide temporary housing in Portland

Catholic Charities of Oregon said that federal funding for housing refugees in hotels has run out, prompting a call for volunteers to take people in.
Community

Congregants return to Salem church to worship after fire damaged the building

A fire that damaged St. Joseph's Catholic Church was likely caused by arson, investigators said. On Sunday, worshipers held mass in the parking lot of the church.
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Congregants gather outside Salem church to worship after it was damaged by fire

A fire that damaged St. Joseph's Catholic Church was likely caused by arson, investigators said. On Sunday, worshipers held Mass in the parking lot of the church.
Features

Trauma into healing: How a former Congolese refugee is providing a safe space for African refugees, immigrants in Portland

From fleeing the Democratic Republic of the Congo as a refugee due to the Rwandan genocide — to providing a safe space for other refugees and immigrants in Oregon.
The Story

For several major religions, April is a holy month

Christians celebrate Easter this Sunday. This is also the month of Ramadan for Muslims, and the week of Passover for Jews.
Community

The Canby Center gets big expansion donation

A nonprofit food bank and community center in Canby just got a boost from the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust. A $600,000 grant will go to help expand its facilities.
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'It's just been a blessing': Fred Meyer greeter battles cancer with music, faith and friends

Willie Binns greets shoppers at the Hollywood Fred Meyer. He started working there in 2020 while undergoing chemo and radiation therapy. He is currently cancer-free.
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Hostage at Portland auto shop went from thinking he'd need to kill suspect to talking him into surrender

Miguel Sanchez was just a customer waiting for his car at a repair shop, but he ended up stuck inside the business with an armed and sometimes agitated suspect.
Faith

'They were finally free': Christian Aid Ministries details how hostages escaped captivity in Haiti

'Everyone, including the 10-month-old baby, the 3-year-old boy, and the 6-year-old boy, seem to be doing reasonably well.'
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Former Cornelius mayor still missing after eight weeks; vigil held in his honor

Ralph Brown, 76, has been missing for eight weeks. On Sunday, family and friends marked the milestone with a vigil.