How long, Lord? Will you utterly forget me?
How long will you hide your face from me?
How long must I carry sorrow in my soul,
grief in my heart day after day? Ps 13:2-3

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Highlights from CCUSA

Important news about Catholic Charities USA's 2020 Annual Gathering

Out of concern for everyone’s safety and health, Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) has decided to CANCEL the 2020 Annual Gathering in Cleveland scheduled to take place October 27-30. This was a very difficult but necessary decision we had to make. While the in-person event is cancelled, CCUSA is working on a virtual, online professional development experience that will be rolled out over the next several months. This includes information regarding CCUSA's Social Innovation Award! In addition, we hope you will SAVE THE DATE as we are planning a virtual celebration on Friday, September 25, 2020, commemorating the 110th anniversary of CCUSA's founding. Please stay tuned for email updates as details are confirmed. You can also reach out to us at [email protected] with any event-related questions.

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.

Would you like to share your disaster knowledge with the network?

The Call for Proposals for the 2020 Applied Institute for Disaster Excellence is now open!  We want to offer relevant disaster education that provides participants with best practices and new skills to meet the needs of those we serve. Please consider sharing a workshop topic of interest and/or your expertise with colleagues. Please go to www.ccusaaide.org to view the Call for Topics instructions and to submit your idea. 

Events and Webinars

Refugees in the Time of COVID-19 - World Refugee Day 2020 Webinar

Join us for a webinar on Wednesday Jun 17, 2020 at 2:00 PM EDT. This year we will review World Refugee Day 2020 during COVID-19. Join CCUSA, USCCB and JRSUSA staff for this policy update on the challenges facing refugees’ overseas, the U.S. refugee admissions program, particularly the ongoing need for resettlement of refugees fleeing religious persecution, and the creative ongoing service response to refugees in the times of COVID-19, both internationally and domestically. We encourage the attendance of House and Senate staff involved in refugee issues (e.g., those with immigration portfolio, Foreign Relations and Foreign Affairs, Judiciary, and refugee-related appropriations), and refugee advocates. We will also discuss a bipartisan resettlement resolution currently before Congress (H. Res. 902 / S. Res. 545). Register here.

Sterling Volunteers Free Webinar: From On-site to On-line: Adapting Training for Virtual Presentation

Thursday, June 18, 2020,  2:00pm ET Valued partner Sterling Volunteers is providing a complimentary webinar on best practices for virtual training.  Given the current, ongoing circumstances that limit our ability to gather in groups, there's no better time than now to pilot or expand your organization's virtual training opportunities.  Join industry expert, Beth Steinhorn, President of VQ Volunteer Strategies, to learn how virtual training may be the crucial step to help retain current volunteers and onboard new ones. You’ll receive a training plan template and technology checklist to use in your own work. REGISTER HERE. If you can’t make it, register and you will receive a link to view the webinar on-demand. 

2019 CCUSA Annual Survey Results Webinar

Join us for the 2019 CCUSA Annual Survey Results Webinar on Jul 09, 2020 at 3:00 PM EDT.  The presentation will include summary statistics and performance measures to highlight the impactful work completed throughout the Catholic Charities network last year. Data related to all strategic priority areas are covered, including new data collected on Child, Youth, and Family services, Parish Social Ministry, and Volunteer Management & Long-Term service. Results for the Catholic Legal Immigration Network (CLINIC)/CCUSA joint survey on immigration legal services will also be presented. Register here.

Maternal Mental Health - A Topic for Public Health Awareness

Date: Jun 19, 2020 at 2:00 PM EDT. Many new moms experience "The "Baby Blues" , which typically resolves with time. However, there are more serious maternal mental health disorders, including postpartum depression, anxiety, OCD, and psychosis, that impacts up to 20% of expectant and new moms. This webinar will refresh our understanding about maternal mental health - starting with understanding the various disorders, identifying moms at risk, and learning about resources to prevent and manage this public health issue that impacts mothers, their families, and communities. NOTE: This webinar offers 1.0 Continuing Education Credit. Course completion requirements - To earn CE credit, participants must log in at the scheduled time, attend the webinar and complete an online course evaluation and CEC post-test. Certificates of credit will be emailed within 10 business days of each course completion. Register here.

CCUSA Webinar Series - Let’s Talk About Men: Physical and Mental Health and Wellness

Date: Jun 24, 2020 at 2:00 PM EDT. June is National Men’s Health Month! Join CCUSA staff for the first in a series of webinars focused on the health and wellness of men.  Join presenter, Anthony (Tony) Roberson, PhD, PMHNP-BC, RN, FAANP, to explore the integration of health and mental health for men, and identify tools and resources for case managers and counselors to use to enhance the support provided to male clients and families. NOTE: This webinar offers 1.0 Continuing Education Credit. Course completion requirements - To earn CE credit, participants must log in at the scheduled time, attend the webinar and complete an online course evaluation and CEC post-test. Certificates of credit will be emailed within 10 business days of each course completion.  Register here.

CCUSA Webinar Series - COVID19: Racial Health Disparities, Losing a Loved One, and the Next Surge

Date: Jun 29, 2020 at 2:00 PM EDT. The impact of COVID-19 on the health of racial and ethnic minority groups is evident through the disproportionate burden of illness and death in this population. In this webinar, Dr. Rhonda Medows will discuss the factors that influence the poor health outcomes for these groups in the face of COVID-19. Presenter will also discuss caring for patients with COVID-19; share the experience of losing a loved one; and discuss the importance of preparing for next surge of this highly infectious disease. NOTE: This webinar offers 1.0 Continuing Education Credit. Course completion requirements - To earn CE credit, participants must log in at the scheduled time, attend the webinar and complete an online course evaluation and CEC post-test. Certificates of credit will be emailed within 10 business days of each course completion. Register here.

Grant Opportunities and Resources

Management & Administration Human Resources Benchmarking Project

Catholic Charities of St. Louis conducts intermittent benchmarking projects in conjunction with the Taylor Community Consulting Program of the Olin School of Business at Washington University, CCUSA, and other Catholic Charities agencies. These benchmarking projects focus on programming and administrative services prevalent across the Catholic Charities network. View the Spring 2020 benchmarking project on Human Resources as well as an inventory of past projects here.

Sterling Volunteers offering FREE basic background checks to Catholic Charities agencies

Sterling Volunteers, a valued Catholic Charities USA partner, is extending a helping hand to our network to help safely mobilize trusted volunteers around essential services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sterling Volunteers is offering FREE Basic Background Checks, along with reduced pricing for MVR’s and other screening packages (click here for full details). This COVID-19 special offering has been extended through August 31, 2020. If interested, CLICK HERE to connect with Sterling on this offering and any other specific needs. Please note, the special pricing is not retroactive nor automatic for existing customers; please contact SV if you are interested in utilizing the discounts.

Foundation for Financial Planning

In response to the current coronavirus crisis, the Foundation for Financial Planning (FFP) has accelerated the launch of CFP® Volunteer Match, an online platform to facilitate the connection between financial planners who want to help and nonprofits that have virtual opportunities to reach financially vulnerable individuals and families in need of pro bono financial advice. On CFP® Volunteer Match, nonprofits can post volunteer opportunities for Certified Financial Planner® professionals to virtually engage in one-on-one sessions or in interactive, small group sessions with people in need. CFP® volunteers are experts in their field and can help with budgeting/saving, managing debt and credit, navigating government benefits, and much more. We encourage you to register and post any virtual opportunities for CFPs to serve your constituents.

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.

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.

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.