08/14/2026
On August 12, Catholic Charities Housing Services officially celebrated the grand opening and dedication of Casa de la Mora in Yakima!
We were deeply honored to welcome state, federal, and local leaders—including Governor Bob Ferguson, Senator Maria Cantwell, Senator Curtis King, Mayor Matt Brown, and County Commissioner LaDon Linde—alongside Bishop Joseph Tyson, CCHS leadership, and the partners who helped bring this vision to life.
Casa de la Mora is more than 73 high-quality, sustainable apartments. It represents dignity, stability, and hope—offering safe housing paired with on-site wraparound support for young adults, youth aging out of foster care, individuals with disabilities, and low-income families.
As Bryan Ketcham, Director of CCHS, shared during the program:
"Casa de la Mora represents what’s possible when vision, partnership, and commitment come together to serve our community. Most importantly, it represents new beginnings for the individuals and families who will call this place home."
Reflecting on the impact of affordable housing, Governor Bob Ferguson added:
"It is more than 70 homes, but it’s more than a number, right? It is literally transforming lives—that kids will have that sense of security, that families... will have that sense of dignity as they are here, and have that stability as well."
Thank you to every funder, contractor, community partner, and dedicated team member who worked over seven years to make this milestone possible.
Read our full blog post for more event highlights and details: catholiccharitiescw.org/news/cdlm-dedication
Photos by Ob Cruz Photography
