Catholic Charities of Oregon
Sarah Duncan has extensive experience in financial aid and quality assurance management within non-profit organizations and educational institutions. Sarah currently serves as the Refugee Services Financial Assistance Coordinator at Catholic Charities of Oregon. Prior to this role, Sarah held positions such as Quality Assurance Manager at CODA, Inc, Director of Financial Aid at the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, Financial Aid Consultant at ProEducation Solutions, LLC, and Director of Financial Aid at both the East West College of the Healing Arts and Reed College. Sarah holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of California, Davis.
Catholic Charities of Oregon
Since our founding in 1933 during the Great Depression that shook the globe, Catholic Charities of Oregon has been a trusted ally of the most poor and marginalized, and a leader in finding innovative solutions to poverty and injustice. We are proud to serve all God’s Children as the Official Domestic Relief Agency of the Catholic Church in Oregon. Our mission is to assure that essential, life-saving services and supports are accessible to the most vulnerable Oregonians. The services we provide across the state of Oregon include affordable and supportive housing, financial empowerment, mental health & counseling, pregnancy and parenting support, legal services, intensive case management and more. We are a member of Catholic Charities USA and of Caritas International, the global network of agencies that make up the charitable arm of the world-wide Catholic Church. Mission Statement Inspired by the transformative power of God’s love, Catholic Charities of Oregon — the social service arm of the Catholic Church in western Oregon — partners with the most vulnerable, regardless of faith, to achieve lasting solutions to poverty and injustice. Vision for Society Catholic Charities of Oregon envisions a society in which all people thrive economically, socially, and spiritually; cultivate diverse, respectful, and just communities; and recognize the inherent dignity and sanctity of human life. Vision for the Organization Catholic Charities of Oregon achieves lasting solutions to poverty and injustice by partnering with clients to meet their economic and educational goals and to support their physical and social well-being.