Date: Dec 08, 2020 at 2:00 PM EST. Join us in learning how Catholic Charities agencies across the country use Catholic Legal Immigration Network (CLINIC) created tools to collect this data and how the data has informed how they design their integration programs. Successful immigrant integration efforts help dismantle local unequal power dynamics. To accomplish this, a community must work together and address data-identified areas of inequity. This webinar will pinpoint the components of a successful integration initiative, detail how to collect important data that can enhance a currently operating integration program, and propose a plan of action for agencies interested in effectively engaging their community in integration efforts. Come learn how to garner buy-in from the agency's clients, staff, and community members. Additionally, presenters will focus on how to build an initiative designed to address the needs of the community. Register here.

Cultivating the Vineyard of the Lord - Parish Engagement with the Dignity of Work

The social doctrine of the Church has its foundation in labor and the dignity of working people, and the rights of workers to organize for safe and dignified working conditions. Parish engagement and outreach, however, often skips over this focus on work and the dignity of workers. As our Church celebrates Advent by cultivating a place in our hearts and homes for Christ anew, you're invited to come learn about and discuss how parishes and Catholic Charities agencies can better cultivate the vineyard of the Lord by their outreach to protect the dignity and rights of workers through Church-Labor partnership. Aimee Shelide Mayer of the national Catholic Labor Network will guide us in this thought-provoking discussion. Date: Dec 09, 2020 at 12:00 PM EST. Register here.

Introduction to telepsychiatry services

During the COVID-19 crisis, telepsychiatry has emerged as a powerful tool for increasing access to care. In this vein, the federal government and states have swiftly implemented regulatory changes to meet urgent needs during this public health crisis. We know that the ongoing changes can be overwhelming and raise a lot of questions about what the future will look like after this "new normal." In a webinar co-hosted by Genoa Telepsychiatry and CCUSA, we will discuss the power of telehealth during COVID-19 and beyond. NOTE: This webinar offers 1.0 Continuing Education Credit. Date: Dec. 10, 2020. Time: 2 PM. For more details and to register, go here.

Creating a culture of healthy eating webinar

Nutrition is at the root of much of the ill health of the poor, and the importance of underlying health conditions has been brought home at tragic levels through COVID-19. For 80 years, Edmundite Missions has served Selma, Alabama, the poorest city in the poorest county in one of the poorest states in the nation. In a year of effort, the Missions has shown how to combine food provision and improved nutrition in extremely poor populations not only to walk the talk of the nutritional value of its work in measurable ways but also to create nutrition advocates among its young, including the high school football team, an Alabama icon, and all for pennies on the dollar. Date: Dec. 10, 2020 at 3:00 PM EST. Register here.

2020 elections, the results and moving forward - Possible highlights for 117th Congress

Join the Social Policy team at Catholic Charities USA as we review the results of the 2020 elections, how we move forward and possible highlights in the 117th Congress beginning in January 2021. Date: Dec. 16, 2020, at 2 PM EST. Register here. 

Public Forum: CCUSA Poverty and Racism Paper

In a response to events in 2020, CCUSA rewrote its 2008 Poverty and Racism paper and developed a facilitation guide on racial justice and anti-racist work for Diocesan Directors of Catholic Charities. Please join us for a conversation about the best way for Catholic Charities agencies to conduct anti-racist programming in our communities. Date: February 18, 2021. Time: 2 PM EST. Register here.

Grant Opportunities and Resources

Grant Opportunity – CCUSA Financial Education AmeriCorps Program

CCUSA is currently looking for additional grantee(s) for the Financial Education AmeriCorps program to fulfill one full time slot or one half time slot or both a full time and half time slot! The AmeriCorps members in this program will use the FDIC Money Smart curriculum to educate clients of all ages on how to enhance their financial skills and create positive banking relationships. This program will help clients improve financial literacy and navigate financial decisions more efficiently.  If your agency is interested in hosting an AmeriCorps member to serve in your community, please reach out to Teiara Turner at [email protected].

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 December 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.

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. 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.