St. Mary's Catholic Community Recognized for Outstanding Faith-Based Partnership

St. Mary's Catholic Community in Hood River, Oregon, in the Diocese of Baker, was recognized by the state of Oregon and Oregon Partnership as part of the outstanding Faith-Based Partnership in 2008 for its Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drug Prevention efforts in Youth Ministry. It demonstrated measurable results in lowering alcohol and drug abuse in Hood River County.

The governor also appointed St. Mary's Coordinator of Youth Ministry, Scott Slattum, to the state of Oregon's Commission on Children and Families' Faith-Based Initiative Action Team. This group develops strategies to build upon and strengthen connections between people of faith and other human services to address social issues and provide support for vulnerable children, youth and families.