The Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon Foundation
Sustaining the community care efforts of the Sisters


Giving Tuesday is Dec. 2
Join us by supporting the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon Foundation during Giving Tuesday on Dec. 2. Your generosity meets needs, creates opportunities and fuels the daily work of the Sisters and their sponsored ministries at Valley Catholic School and Maryville.
Let’s make a difference — one act of kindness at a time.
Give:24 is April 24
Our annual campus-wide day of giving!
Visit give.ssmo.org to make an uplifting gift today.
Mission Statement
The Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon Foundation was established in 1998 to encourage financial aid and community support for the education, health care, and community service ministries of the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon.
We fulfill this mission through relationship building, fundraising, and stewardship.
News Blog
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Happy National Teacher Appreciation Week
We are celebrating all of the teachers who make Valley Catholic more than a school.
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A Joyful Success – Let’s Keep the Momentum Going
Give:24 was a joyful success – surpassing our $20k goal! Because of you, students like Elijah arrive on campus and find confidence, purpose and opportunity on their journey to graduation.
Now, you can keep the momentum going by supporting the Weston Challenge for Tuition Assistance. Give by Sept. 15 to help unlock a special $125,000 match!
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Sister Adele Marie Earns Honorary Doctorate
Sister Adele Marie Altenhofen (UP class of ’81, MA ‘87) received an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Public Service from her alma mater, the University of Portland. The University cited Sister Adele Marie’s significant contributions to the Catholic Church and to the people of the Pacific Northwest for bestowing this honor on her.

Six ways you can make a difference
The SSMO Foundation offers six ways to join the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon, Valley Catholic School and Maryville in their mission.
We are thankful for the generosity of the people, families, businesses and foundations who support the Sisters and their sponsored ministries. You strengthen all of us on the SSMO campus.
This is YOU making a difference!












