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A young man approached Jesus and said,
"Teacher, what good must I do to gain eternal life?"
He answered him, "Why do you ask me about the good?
There is only One who is good." Mt 19:16-17

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Highlights from CCUSA

Last day to register for the Annual Gathering at the early bird rate!

Don't miss the chance to join your colleagues from the Catholic
Charities national network. Visit ccusaannualgathering.org to register
before August 19, 2019 to receive the Early Bird member pricing. The
conference features three plenary sessions including the
President's Address, a special meeting for the Council of
Diocesan Directors, over 32 workshops, five Institutes, an offsite
housing tour, a one-woman play on the life of Catherine of Sienna and
a special announcement that is sure to get your innovation juices
flowing! You'll be sorry if you don't take the time to
meet old friends, make new ones and share best practices. 
Through it all you will enjoy the beauty, culture  and
hospitality of New Mexico and the three local Catholic Charities
agencies. Plan to come early and/or stay late...there's so
much to see and do.  To learn about the area go to Visit
Albuquerque.  Looking forward to seeing you soon!
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Apply today for the GSBI Pathways Out of Poverty US (POP US) Online
Accelerator
*****APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO AUGUST 30*****

In collaboration with CCUSA, the Miller Center for Social
Entrepreneurship is launching GSBI Pathways Out of Poverty US (POP US)
Online Accelerator. This world-class accelerator program connects
social enterprise leaders with Silicon Valley business executives to
develop more sustainable, scalable market-based solutions to address
the problems of underserved communities within the US. Click here for
application. There will be 20 participating social enterprises. At
least 10 slots are guaranteed to CCUSA members, if they apply and
qualify. The 6-month GSBI POP US online accelerator launches October
2019 for US-based social enterprises. (For example: immigration legal
services, housing services, after school programs, behavioral health
services, childcare programs, interpretative services, job placement,
food and nutrition services, craft sales, thrift stores,
transportation services, and more.) What is required to apply?
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___The enterprise (program) has included some form of earned income in
its financial model and has operated for at least 1 year.
___The enterprise leader will have the support and buy-in from the
Diocesan Director and access to programmatic financial information and
to the Agency's finance staff should it be needed.
___The enterprise leader will have the capacity to commit to 3-6 hours
per week to complete program deliverables and meet with mentors for
the duration of the program.

Key Dates: Applications due August 30, 2019. Finalists notified
September 2019. GSBI Online Accelerator program commences late October
2019. GSBI Online Accelerator program completion April 2020.

Don't miss out on the 2019 Applied Institute for Disaster Excellence
(AIDE) training in Jacksonville, Fla., in December

Join us Monday, December 2nd to Friday, December 6th in Jacksonville,
Florida for AIDE. It is the only training created for and by the
Catholic Charities network to increase the capacity of local agencies
in their provision of disaster services. The schedule is designed to
provide opportunities for peer-to-peer networking, daily liturgy,
meditation and earning Continuing Education Credits (CEC) for Social
Work and Professional Counseling. Plus, this year you can look forward
to new plenary speakers, site visit options and disaster case
management training for all staff levels from entry to supervisory
personnel. Register today until October 11 at the rate of $350 for
this critical training! Your 2019 AIDE Ticket Breakdown includes:
registration for workshops; opening night networking reception; hotel
stay for 5 days & 4 nights; workshop material/handouts; food &
beverages from Monday night to Friday afternoon. CLICK HERE TO
REGISTER NOW.
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Submit agency stories to the CCUSA storybank

When you share with us a story about your work and the people you
serve in your local community, we can then share your stories not only
with a national audience but also the lawmakers on Capitol Hill. Our
government affairs team goes to the Hill often, and they are able to
represent the Catholic Charities ministry more persuasively when they
can share local stories that demonstrate the success and efficacy of
programs and services. So please share your stories about food
programs, affordable housing, family reunification, integrated health,
social enterprises, and everything you do! Stories that involve the
federal funding you receive are needed especially. We want everyone to
know about the great work you are doing! Submit your stories
here. 
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Events and Webinars

Serving clients via virtual therapy webinar

Join us for a webinar on Aug 22, 2019 at 2:00 PM EDT.  One in
five people experience challenges associated with mental health
disorders. There are a variety of barriers to treatment. Virtual
Therapy is one tool that clinicians can utilize to minimize such
barriers for their clients. Following this webinar participants will:
(a) Explore Virtual Therapy as a means for serving clients with mental
health needs; (b) Learn ways to implement this therapy in our
communities. This webinar offers to participants 1.0 ethics Continuing
Education Credits. Register here.
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Housing First: A model for addressing chronic homelessness

Catholic Charities USA is committed to finding solutions to chronic
homelessness, as evidenced by its Healthy Housing Initiative which
formerly kicks-off on January 1, 2020. Housing First, a collaboration
between community organizations in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, represents
an evidence-based solution to addressing long-term homelessness. Join
this webinar to learn about this collaborative effort, the unique
circumstances it has encountered since its inception in 2002, and its
goal of functional zero chronic homelessness in Cuyahoga County by
2020. Date and time: August 29, 2019 at 2 PM EDT. Register here.
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Grant Opportunities and Resources

Nationwide Foundation invites applictions for 2020 grant program

The foundation is inviting applications for general operating support
and project and/or program support from organizations serving the
following communities: Brea/Orange County and Sacramento, California;
Columbus (Metro), Ohio; Denver, Colorado;  Des Moines, Iowa;
Gainesville, Florida; Harleysville and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania;
Raleigh (Metro), North Carolina; Texas; Scottsdale/Phoenix (Metro),
Arizona; and Wausau, Wisconsin. The foundation has identified the
following funding priorities:
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*Tier One: Emergency and Basic Needs - Aligned to its
business, the foundation seeks to help in an emergency and partners
with organizations that provide life's necessities.
*Tier Two: Crisis Stabilization - Before a crisis happens
or after one hits, the foundation seeks to mend the safety net and, to
that end, partners with organizations that provide resources to 
help individuals and families pick up the pieces after one occurs.
*Tier Three: Personal and Family Empowerment - The
foundations partners with organizations to support for at-risk youth
and families in poverty situations who need tools and resources to
advance their lives.

The foundation prioritizes Tier 1 and Tier 2 categories. To be
eligible, applicants must serve one of the aforementioned designated
communities and be tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal
Revenue Code. As a general rule, national organizations are not
eligible unless the applicant is a local branch or chapter providing
direct services. See the Nationwide Foundation website for complete
program guidelines and application instructions. Link to Complete
RFP 
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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: October 14, 2019. Price: $600 (Alliance
partners and CNPs receive a 20% discount. Use code: NONPROFITPARTNER).
Register and learn more here.

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The Catalyst Kitchens October "Foodservice Job Training Programs 101
Workshop" communications toolkit  

Foodservice job training social enterprises come in many shapes and
sizes.  What does success look like? How do established programs
operate sustainably and serve their community through foodservice job
training? Our partner Catalyst Kitchens specializes in growing and
sustaining foodservice social enterprise job training programs that
focus on training students to find employment in the hospitality
sector. This two-day workshop will inspire participants to explore how
the world of foodservice job training social enterprise can make
transformational impact in their local communities. Walk away with the
framework you need to champion this program model or grow your
program's social impact. Next workshop is October 9 & 10,
2019 in Orlando, Florida, hosted by the Second Harvest Food Bank
of Central Florida. Find more details here. Our network receives a
special partnership discount for $125 off the workshop fee. Use
discount code

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CKPARTNER upon registration to receive the partnership discount.

The Catalyst Kitchens November "Train the Trainer Workshop" toolkit

The Catalyst Kitchens Train the Trainer workshops are designed for
student trainers and programs staff to engage students from day one by
creating a strong culture of learning in the kitchen and classroom.
This workshop gives chefs and frontline instructors the tools and
techniques to effectively coach, teach, and provide critical feedback
to their training populations. Participants will learn how to:

* Establish a culture of learning in the kitchen and classroom
through the Coaching Champions course
* Engage students from day 1 with consistent language,
guidelines, and teaching techniques
* Lead effective classroom and kitchen lessons for diverse
learners
* Write productive recurring student evaluations for improved
departmental communications
* Build person-centric language and approach to training that
foster stable program growth and retention 

The next workshop is November 7 & 8, 2019 in Seattle, Washington,
hosted by FareStart. Our network receives a special partnership
discount for $125 off the workshop fee. Check out more details here.
Use discount code

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CKPARTNER upon registration to receive the partnership discount.

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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