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Highlights from CCUSA

When: September 20-23, 2021. Where: Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina. This past year of uncertainty has brought many changes, and we especially miss the opportunity for fellowship, learning and sharing best practices. We are excited to come together in the new year and see one another for an amazing event! Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details! (010421)

“Make justice your aim” (cf. Is 1:17): Rebuilding Together, February 6-9, 2021, Virtual Gathering. This year only, scholarships are available to cover a portion of the registration fee. Apply now! The application deadline is January 19, 2021. Don’t miss this transformative annual gathering for leaders in Catholic social ministry and advocacy! This year, we will pray, learn, and advocate together on the disparities revealed by COVID-19 and re-imagine new models of justice and solidarity. For more than 30 years, the Catholic Social Ministry Gathering (CSMG) has brought together hundreds of participants whose faith inspires them to address pressing current domestic and global challenges affecting our most vulnerable brothers and sisters at home and around the world. This year’s gathering will include:

Act now to be part of our special initiative for young leaders in Catholic social ministry and learn more about our Diversity Outreach Initiative. To register or for more information visit here. Join the discussion and be part of the solution!

Events and Webinars

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.