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Highlights from CCUSA

Final Days to Submit a 2020 Annual Gathering Proposal!

Do you have a program or best practice idea to share with others in
the network? The Call for Proposals for the 2020 Annual Gathering are
still being accepted!  Please go to www.ccusaannualgathering.org
to view the Guidelines and Proposal Form.  Completed Workshop
Proposal Forms must be submitted by the deadline of
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Tuesday, March 17, 2020. 

2019 CCUSA Annual Survey

The 2019 Annual Survey is live! Be sure to review the 2019 Annual
Survey Preparation Webinar on the Annual Survey Resources section of
the Member's Portal and complete your agency's submission
before the survey closes on
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May 1, 2020. Please note that all staff who will contribute to your
agency's submission must have access to a personalized link. If
you need to request links for any staff at your agency, contact Ashley
Rininger. In addition, please don't hesitate to contact Ashley
via email if you have any questions or need any technical assistance.
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Save the Date! Join us in Cleveland for the 2020 Annual Gathering for
"Innovation Now"

When: October 27-30, 2020. Where: Hilton Cleveland. Plan ahead, mark
your calendars and stay tuned for more details! Still need convincing?
See what your colleagues said about the 2019 Annual Gathering:
"Workshops/topics and presentations were great - wonderful
diversity." "Learning from sister agencies - getting
ideas that we could bring back to our agency."
"Connections I made, people I met, bonding with
colleagues." Questions? Send an email here.
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Register now for CCUSA's O'Grady Leadership Institutes

Registration is now open for CCUSA's 2020 O'Grady
Leadership Institutes, scheduled for May 11-15 at the beautiful
Bethany Center near Tampa. The Advanced Leadership Institute (2.0) is
for diocesan directors and other senior Catholic Charities leaders;
the Leadership Institute (1.0) is for emerging leaders,
administrators, and program directors. Full program descriptions,
event information, and the registration link may be accessed at this
link. Early interest has been strong, and interested persons are
encouraged to register soon to secure a spot. Please contact Scott
Hurd, Vice President for Leadership Development, for any questions not
addressed on the event website.
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Events and Webinars

Walking with moms in need, a year of service webinar

Join us for a webinar on Mar 17, 2020 at 2:00 PM EDT. Pregnant and
parenting moms in need are in every community. The challenges can be
immense for women in difficult pregnancies, especially women in
poverty. As Pope Francis reminds us, Catholic parishes need to be
"islands of mercy in the midst of a sea of
indifference."  The USCCB is asking bishops to invite their
parishes to join a Year of Service to pregnant and parenting mothers
in need from March 25, 2020 to March 25, 2021. Parishes will be asked
to assess, expand, and communicate resources to pregnant moms and
families in need in their communities. Close collaboration with
Catholic Charities and other social service organizations is crucial
for success.  In this webinar, you will learn more information
about the Year of Service, which aims to get Catholics in the pews to
work with local organizations that are helping pregnant and parenting
women, and to reach out to mothers in need with support and authentic
friendship. Join us to see how you can help parishes in your community
connect with local resources to better support mothers in need.
Register here.
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Catholic Climate Covenant webinar on Laudato Si

Catholics take action to protect our common home: Laudato Si! Join us
for a motivational, inspirational, and instructional webinar with a
fantastic group of Catholic creation care champions. You will hear
concrete ideas and innovative examples for how to celebrate the 50th
anniversary of Earth Day and the 5th anniversary of Laudato Si; how
other parishes, schools, dioceses, and religious communities have set
Laudato Si into action; and resources that are available to help you.
Monday, March 23, 2-3 PM (eastern). Register here. Note: All who
register receive a link to the webinar recording. Contact Paz
Artaza-Regan if you have questions.

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Expanding your vision in 2020 with AmeriCorps NCCC

Like a lot of organizations we all find ourselves trying to do more
with less. This year why not consider AmeriCorps NCCC to help
accomplish your goals? Join this specialized webinar for Catholic
Charities agencies and learn the following about this unique program:

- How NCCC can help support your volunteer goals with NO Match or Cost
Share Required!
- Members have already completed federal background checks AND come
with transportation provided!
- We like variety! Projects can cover multiple issue areas and
focuses, lasting anywhere from 3-8 weeks!

Register to learn about this exciting opportunity here! Wednesday,
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March 25, 2020, 2:00 PM eastern.

Building earned income programs: Voices from Catholic Charities social
enterprise webinar

Date: Mar 25, 2020 at 3:30 PM EDT. Join CCUSA's Social Enterprise
Community of Practice to hear from a diverse selection of panelists
who are starting, growing or scaling their earned income programs into
social enterprises. You'll learn the different stages of growth,
types of earned revenue programs and the resources available to CCUSA
agencies. The moderators, Steve Bogus and Paul Wright will frame the
topic and facilitate a lively discussion including Q&A section
from the audience. Register here.  
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Effective Staff Supervision

Effective staff management is a powerful tool that should be added to
every supervisor's toolbelt - and the Effective Staff
Supervision course will do just that. This 8-week course begins by
introducing you to the art and science behind effective supervision.
The course will dive into more tactical issues such as effective
hiring, monitoring and feedback strategies. It will also push you to
flex your leadership capacity, understanding your unique style and how
to use your strengths to build a cohesive, high-performing team. By
the end of the eight weeks, you will have the strategies and knowledge
needed to be a highly effective manager. Length of Course: Eight
weeks. Type of Course: Self-paced (during eight-week course run);
Instructor-led. Dates: April 19 - June 14, 2020. Price: $600 (Alliance
partners and CNPs receive a 20% discount. Use code: NONPROFITPARTNER).
Register and learn more here.
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Connections - Openness in Adoption webinar

Join us for a webinar on Apr 28, 2020 at 2:00 PM EDT. An open adoption
is a form of adoption in which the biological and adoptive families
have access to varying degrees of each other's personal information
and it usually benefits all members of the adoption triad. Openness
can vary greatly from family to family and may change over time. It
has grown over the years due to the evolution of social media and
adoption agencies providing education to all members of the triad.
Join our experts to discuss ways to navigate the open adoption system.
At the same time, we will explore how adoption policy has evolved and
its effects on the members of the adoption triad. Register here.
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Learn the 4 C's of the National VOAD Movement!

Since 1970 the National VOAD has served as a conduit for Voluntary
Organizations Actively providing Disaster Programming. Shortly after
forming, Catholic Charities USA became a national member, and in the
last 50 years, the VOAD movement has ballooned to include more than
100 member organizations and partners that work on the national, state
and local level to mitigate and alleviate the impact of disasters and
foster effective service delivery to those in need. This year marks
their 50th National VOAD Conference that will be held on May 18-21 in
Phoenix, Ariz. We encourage you to attend. Please Note: A conference
brochure will be available in the next few weeks but you can review
the full schedule and register during the Early Bird period to pay
only $450 for the full week. Also, you can hear from others about the
benefit of attending the National VOAD Conference. The Catholic
Charities will gather as a network to hold our Disaster Community of
Practice springtime meeting. Participation in this COP meeting is not
mutually exclusive to attending the VOAD conference although they will
happen during the same week. To learn more about this meeting email
CCUSA's disaster operations team.
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Grant Opportunities and Resources

The 2020 Earth Day educational program might be exactly what you need!

Pre-Register for Earth Day 2020 Program. The free one-hour educational
program, "Earth Day at 50/Laudato Si' at 5: An Urgent
Appeal for Action," is designed for parishes, schools, and
religious communities facing the growing calls for urgent action on
climate change. The program is perfect for commemorating the 50th
anniversary of Earth Day (April 22nd or another date of your choosing)
and/or the fifth anniversary of Laudato Si' which spans from the
week of May 16th-24th (i.e., the global Laudato Si' week)
through June 18th (the day Laudato Si' was released to the
world). The program could also be used by anyone looking for ways to
participate in the new U.S. Catholic Climate Project. This
year's hour-long program includes prayers, readings, a short
video, discussion questions, and suggested actions. Pre-register now
and you will automatically receive the program in your inbox in
mid-February. Questions? Contact Paz Artaza-Regan.
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Foundation for Financial Planning grant application

The Foundation for Financial Planning is accepting grant applications
from nonprofit organizations whose programs link pro bono financial
planners to people in need. Programs should include one-on-one
engagements between Certified Financial Planner(TM) (CFP®)
professionals and pro bono clients, and help people who are
underserved by the market and could not ordinarily access quality,
ethical financial advice. Grants are generally in the range of $5,000
to $40,000, and will be accepted until April 30, 2020. For more
information about eligibility and how to apply, click here.
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Catalyst Kitchens (by FareStart) in collaboration with CCUSA to offer
"Train the Trainer Workshop"

The Catalyst Kitchens Train the Trainer workshop brings together
members working directly with students in the kitchen, classroom, and
as case managers to discuss how to coach students to reach their
fullest potential. Topics include: Strategies to establish a culture
of learning; classroom and kitchen instruction skills for diverse
learners; and writing techniques for productive student evaluations.
Take advantage of your CCUSA partnership discount and receive $125 off
the workshop fee. Use discount code CKPARTNER at checkout to redeem.
Upcoming workshops: Washington, DC, hosted by DC Central Kitchen, Feb.
27-28; Seattle, Wash., hosted by FareStart, July 30-31; Phoenix,
Ariz., hosted by UMOM New Day Centers, Oct. 15-16. Click here to learn
more.
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Catalyst Kitchens (by FareStart) in collaboration with CCUSA to offer
"Foodservice Job Training Programs 101"

The "Foodservice Job Training Programs 101" course goes behind the
scenes with FareStart's 28 year program. If your nonprofit program
prepares meals for the community on a regular basis, serves vulnerable
populations seeking employment and economic stability, is looking to
increase their community impact, then Foodservice job training could
be your program's next step! The Foodservice Job Training 101
Workshop is an exclusive look at what makes this program model
successful. Walk away with the framework you need to champion this
program model or grow your program's social impact. Date: March
11-12 at FareStart's headquarters in Seattle, Wash. Learn more about
the workshop here.
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Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention FY 20 Second
Chance Act addressing the needs of incarcerated parents and their
minor children

This program will provide funding to support states and units of local
government to develop programs within detention or correctional
facilities to respond to the needs of incarcerated parents who have
children younger than age 18. This program supports activities that
foster positive family engagement between incarcerated parents and
their children within detention and correctional facilities, and
implement programs and services that support the children of
incarcerated parents to reduce the likelihood of antisocial behaviors
and future involvement in the juvenile justice system. All
applications due
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March 10, 2020.

Correctional Adult Reentry Education, Employment, and Recidivism
Reduction Strategies (CAREERRS) Program FY 2020 competitive grant
solicitation

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs
(OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is seeking applications for
funding under the Second Chance Act to develop a strategic plan for
integrating correctional and employment programming and systems in
order to help facilitate the successful reintegration of offenders
returning to communities after a prison or jail sentence. For
technical assistance with submitting an application, contact the
Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 800-518-4726 or
606-545-5035, at
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[email protected]. The Grants.gov Support Hotline operates 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week, except on federal holidays. Applicants must
register with Grants.gov at
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application. All applications are due by 11:59 p.m. eastern time on
April 27, 2020. OJP encourages all applicants to read this Important
Notice: Applying for Grants in Grants.gov. For additional information,
see the How to Apply (Grants.gov) section in the OJP Grant Application
Resource Guide.
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Network Notes

Catholic Charities opens new choice pantry

Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi is offering a new way for clients
to meet their food requirements. It's called the Choice Pantry and it
gives people a chance to choose the foods they really need as opposed
to receiving a pre-packaged set of items.

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"Market to Hope" food pantry

Bishop Curtis Guillory, S.V.D., D.D., Diocese of Beaumont, blesses the
new "Market to Hope" food pantry at Catholic Charities of
Southeast Texas.
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Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge expands early
childhood education program

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge expanded its
early-childhood education programming in Pointe Coupee and St. Helena
parishes thanks to grants from the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of
Louisiana Foundation and the Huey and Angelina Wilson Foundation. Read
more here.

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Employment Opportunities

Catholic Charities job opportunities now listed on CCUSA website

Anyone can view the job opportunities by clicking on the "Careers" tag
on the footer of the CCUSA webpage. To post a job opportunity, one
must be a member and have access to the members' portal in order to
fill out the submission form (click on "Careers" tag on members only
portal homepage). If you have any questions about the new job
opportunities submission form, please contact David Werning or Lily
Stewart. Please click here to access job opportunities.
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CCUSA Photo Gallery

Did you know that one of the benefits CCUSA provides to member
agencies is access to a professional photo gallery? Visit our Flickr
photo pages to explore our albums and photos. If you would like a
high-resolution version for your agency's use, please email CCUSA with
photo number.
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