Catholic Charities USA

Saint Jerome, one of the four original Western doctors of the Church, is perhaps best known for translating the Bible from Greek (the Septuagint) into Latin (the Vulgate). A remarkable scholar and a sometimes prickly man, Saint Jerome nevertheless believed deeply in the mercy of Christ, as this prayer of Saint Jerome for Christ's mercy abundantly shows.

Prayer for Christ's Mercy to Saint Jerome:

O Lord, show Your mercy to me and gladden my heart. I am like the man on the way to Jericho who was overtaken by robbers, wounded and left for dead. O Good Samaritan, come to my aid. I am like the sheep that went astray. O Good Shepherd, seek me out and bring me home in accord with Your will. Let me dwell in Your house all the days of my life and praise You for ever and ever with those who are there. Amen.

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Highlights from CCUSA

Catholic Charities USA Announces Innovation Challenge with $1 Million in Total Awards

Sister Donna Markham OP, PhD, president and CEO of Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA), announced the CCUSA Innovation Challenge during CCUSA’s Annual Gathering in Albuquerque. The challenge, which awards a total of $1 million to three agencies, seeks to inspire member agencies within the Catholic Charities network to propose a fresh solution toward alleviating, reducing or eliminating poverty. Read more about the Challenge here.

The 2018 Agency Service Locator is now live! Use this interactive visualization to identify Catholic Charities members who reported providing a specific program or service in 2018. 233 service elements across 22 categories are included. Find the Service Locator through the CCUSA Members Portal, under ‘Annual Survey Resources.’

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.

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.

As you may know, on August 7th ICE raided several chicken processing plants in the Diocese of Jackson, Miss. Hundreds of people were arrested and put into detention. In response to the raid, Catholic Charities of Jackson is requesting assistance from the network, in the form of deployments to provide case management and/or counseling to families affected. The hope is that each of four parishes assisting the families will be assigned one trauma-informed Spanish speaking mental health clinician and one case manager. CCUSA is assisting Catholic Charities of Jackson by providing travel/lodging reimbursements to agencies which are able to send bilingual, Spanish speaking staff or well-known, credible Spanish speaking volunteers to Mississippi to help serve the families in need. Deployed staff or volunteers must be able to serve for at least seven days. Please respond with your intention to help directly to Brigid McKeon.

Apply today for the GSBI Pathways Out of Poverty US (POP US) Online Accelerator

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 provides practical tools, proven curriculum, and executive mentorship to help entrepreneurs develop more sustainable and scalable solutions. Our program is specifically seeking social enterprises that are working to improve economic livelihoods and create a path toward self-sufficiency for poor, underserved, or vulnerable communities within the US. Click the link for further information and contact Steve Bogus to ask questions. Key Dates: Applications due October 31, 2019. Finalists notified December 16, 2019. GSBI Online Accelerator program commences January 15, 2020. GSBI Online Accelerator program completion mid-July 2020.

Events and Webinars

Join us for a webinar on Pastoral Migratoria / Immigrant-led Social Ministry

On Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at 2 p.m. Eastern Time, four USCCB departments (Cultural Diversity; Evangelization and Catechesis; Justice, Peace and Human Development; and Migration and Refugee Services) will co-sponsor a webinar to share information about Pastoral Migratoria (PM), an immigrant-led ministry of the Archdiocese of Chicago to help form immigrant leaders. Immigrant leaders formed through PM have successfully engaged their respective Hispanic communities to engage in organizing, advocacy and service. PM is now working with pastoral teams from other dioceses to introduce this model of leadership formation in many parts of the U.S. If you have wondered how to better form and engage Hispanic leaders in work for justice, then this webinar can help. We encourage diocesan coordinators of faith formation, Hispanic ministry, social concerns, and other areas of ministry to participate in this webinar together and then discern and discuss how learnings from PM are applicable in your own diocese. Register for the webinar here!

HIPAA Updates for Health and Behavioral Health Providers Webinar
Join us on Thu., Oct. 17, 2019 at 2 PM EST for a webinar to obtain updates on HIPAA (The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) and to explore topics such as:

This webinar offers to participants 1.0 ethics Continuing Education Credits after completing an online course evaluation. Register here.

Re-scheduled: Partnership spotlight, recruiting and developing top talent with the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance

Join us for a webinar Oct. 8, 2019, at 3 PM EDT to learn more about the partnership between Catholic Charities USA and the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance. During this session you will learn how the Alliance can assist you with:

1) Launching or growing an internship program;
2) Recruiting a diverse and talented workforce, and
3) Developing and retaining your talent.

Attendees will be entered in a drawing to win a paid registration in any online course offered by the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance, for example, the popular Effective Staff Supervision course developed in partnership with 501© services. The scholarship will be emailed to the winner after the webinar. REGISTER HERE.

Join us to explore the effects of trauma in the adult migrant (Immigrants and Refugees). We will identify how trauma impacts the human body and how to recognize and understand the traumatic response. During this webinar we will recognize core principles for trauma informed care and ways to employ tools to help clients recover from traumatic experiences. Join our experts to define strategies to prevent secondary trauma and plan for self-care activities.

PLEASE NOTE: This webinar offers to participants 1.0 Continuing Education Credits.

Grant Opportunities and Resources

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.

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 CKPARTNER upon registration to receive the partnership discount.

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 CKPARTNER upon registration to receive the partnership discount.

Employment Opportunities

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.