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and the LORD will be with you. Amos 5:14

 

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Highlights from CCUSA

CCUSA COVID-19 Resource Center

Check out the CCUSA COVID-19 Resource Center on the CCUSA website. The
resource provides the latest news, advocacy efforts and stories from
the Catholic Charities ministry in the United States. Also included is
general guidance from the federal government.

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2020 Annual Gathering Call for Proposal Extended!

CCUSA recognizes that everyone is dealing with the uncertainty
surrounding the COVID-19 virus. Developing a workshop proposal for the
2020 Annual Gathering may have slipped your mind. Therefore, CCUSA is
extending the deadline for submissions to Tuesday, March 31, 2020. You
can access the Call for Proposal Form and Guidelines and submit by
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March 31, 2020. Please complete the form in full, especially all
speaker information, learning objectives and citations if requesting
the session to be considered for Continuing Education Credit. We want
to offer the most innovative programs and provide participants with
best practices and new skills to meet the needs of those we serve.
Please consider sharing your expertise with colleagues by submitting a
workshop proposal to [email protected]. May God continue
to bless you, especially during this time of uncertainty.

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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CCUSA's O'Grady Leadership Institutes - Cancelled for 2020

In view of the challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic,
Catholic Charities USA has decided to cancel the 2020 O'Grady
Leadership Institutes. All persons who are currently registered are
eligible for a full refund. Refund information may be found on the
event website at the "Fees and Policies" tab. However, please do save
the dates for next year's institutes, which will be held from May
17-21, 2021, again at the beautiful Bethany Center outside Tampa. For
any questions and concerns, please contact Scott Hurd, Vice President
for Leadership Development.

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Events and Webinars

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!
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Wednesday, 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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Introduction to Catholic Energies: Helping Catholic organizations
identify, invest, and implement energy projects webinar

Date: April 2, 2020 at 2:00 PM EDT. Identifying and partnering with
mission-aligned organizations can be difficult. In Catholic Energies,
CCUSA members can find a partner that is dedicated to helping them to
achieve goals around energy efficiency and related cost savings. Join
our experts from Catholic Energies to learn how their program works as
well as the benefits of combining solar and energy efficiency, and the
savings that can be realized and re-invested. This webinar will
discuss specific considerations for affordable housing projects as
well as Catholic Energies' work on the landmark solar project
implemented by Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Washington (DC).
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. 
[email protected]

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: 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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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,
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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.
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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 Archdiocese of Washington Warns of "Urgent
Need" to replenish its food pantries. The local social service
organization is feeding a growing number of newly unemployed
residents. Read more here.

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The executive director of Catholic Charities of Odessa says that
emergency services continue during the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
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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