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Highlights from CCUSA

Charities at Work: The podcast of CCUSA

Be sure to check out Charities at Work, CCUSA's podcast. In addition
to a series on the principles of Catholic Social Teaching, the podcast
includes interviews, discussions and information about the
mission and programs of the Catholic Charities ministry in the United
States. The content provides enrichment to Catholic Charities staff
and volunteers and all who might be inspired by the help and hope we
provide to our most vulnerable brothers and sisters. Access the
episodes for each of the CCUSA podcasts here. The podcasts are also
available on iTunes, GooglePlay, Stitcher, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn
and Google Podcasts.
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Events and Webinars

Webinar about the elderly after pandemic

You are invited to attend a free webinar series and learn about a
groundbreaking release from the Vatican Pontifical Academy for Life:
Old Age: Our Future - The elderly after pandemic. Co-sponsored
by CHA, the Community of Sant'Egidio and Catholic Charities USA
(CCUSA), this series will open a conversation starting from this
newest Vatican document and stretch thinking on possibilities for how
partnerships and innovation must be created to meet the critical needs
of the growing population of elders and the impact on them from the
pandemic. This series is for all - and why it is
complimentary. Learn more and access registration.

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* Webinar III | April 21, 2021, Noon - 1 p.m.
ET The Elderly - Our Future: Alternative Examples for
Eldercare
* Webinar IV | May 26, 2021, Noon - 1 p.m. ET The
Elderly - Our Future: Connecting for Greater Understanding
and Action for Elders.

Best practices for supporting survivors of domestic violence/intimate
partner violence
 
This is part one of four in a series of webinars on Domestic Violence
Awareness. The series is a collaboration between CCUSA and Catholics
for Family Peace. Everyone can help support the mission of ending
domestic violence, within their professional roles and engagement with
their community. Throughout this training, staff from Catholic
Charities Archdiocese of Chicago will review an evidenced-based
screening method for domestic violence and trauma informed
interventions. We plan for participants to leave with tangible skills
in their toolbox to suppor survivors of domestic violence/intimate
partner violence. 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 CED post-test. The
post-test survey will close 7 days after you receive the link to your
email. CE Certificates will be emailed within 10 business days of
course completion. After registering, you will receive a confirmation
email containing information about joining the webinar. View system
requirements. Join us on
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May 5, 2021, at 3 PM EDT. Register here.
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Fratelli Tutti: Finding sisterhood and brotherhood to overcome what
divides us

Catholic Charities USA is pleased to sponsor an upcoming series hosted
by the Franciscan Action Network and featuring expert speakers who
will unpack Pope Francis' latest social encyclical, Fratelli
Tutti. Dates, topics, featured panelists, and registration links are
as follows:

* May 5: Fratelli Tutti on Culture and Society, with Kim Daniels
& Heidi Schlumpf

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* May 19: Fratelli Tutti on Racism and Anti-Racism, with Olga
Segura & Ralph McCloud

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* May 26: Fratelli Tutti on Economics, with Tony Annett & Meg
Clark

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* June 16: Fratelli Tutti on Governance and Politics, with Amy
Uelmann & David Cloutier

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Each event will begin at 7 pm ET. Discussions will be moderated by
Stephen Schneck, executive director of the Franciscan Action Network,
and will feature Q&A with the panelists. Please note that there is
a separate registration link for each event.

Ministering to workers in the time of COVID for parish social
ministers

The coronavirus pandemic has struck working families especially hard:
millions of essential workers remain on the job at risk of infection
while millions of others have been displaced from work and are at risk
of poverty and homelessness. These are our parishioners and the people
we serve in our other ministries - how much do we know about
what they have experienced during this time? The Catholic Labor
Network, supported by a grant from the Catholic Campaign for Human
Development, has created a short 1.5 hour zoom-based program for
Catholic Charities USA on "Ministering to Workers in the Time of
COVID." In the program we take testimony from workers impacted
by the pandemic and explore together its implications for our
ministry. Besides the workers themselves, presenters will include Fr.
Ty Hullinger, Pastor of St Anthony of Padua Church in Baltimore and
consultor to the US Conference of Catholic Bishops' CCHD
Subcommittee; Adrian Flores, Director of the Office of Social Concerns
in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles; and Clayton Sinyai, Executive
Director of the Catholic Labor Network. May 7, 2021, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
EST. Register here.
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Grant Opportunities and Resources

Low income taxpayer clinics grant announcement

The Taxpayer Advocate Service works with organizations across the
country to offer Low Income Taxpayer Clinics (LITCs). LITCs assist low
income individuals who have a tax dispute with the IRS, and provide
education and outreach to individuals who speak English as a second
language. Each year, TAS offers grants to organizations who are
willing to establish LITCs. This year, a supplemental grant
application period is available through April 16, 2021. LITCs can
receive up to $100,000 per grant year. For more information and to
apply, click here.

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Information about the Health Insurance Marketplace

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has new
information to share on the Health Insurance Marketplace, part of the
Affordable Care Act. You or someone you know may be eligible for more
savings and lower costs on Marketplace health insurance due to the
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - even if you weren't
before! Health insurance premiums after these new savings will go
down. To learn more, we have a blog on HealthCare.gov. Stakeholder
resources are available in the Spotlight section of
Marketplace.cms.gov including new fact sheets, updated 5 things you
need to know video, television ads, social media toolkits, and
fillable flyers. The fact sheets and fillable flyers are available in
11 different languages.
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WIC 101 Webinar - A presentation for Catholic Charities agencies

The Foundation for Financial Planning is accepting grant applications
(until April 30th, 2021) from nonprofit organizations whose
programs link pro bono financial planners to people in need. Programs
should include one-on-one engagements between Certified Financial
Planner(TM) (CFP®) professionals and pro bono clients, and
comply with COVID-19 safety guidelines. Grants are generally in the
range of $5,000 to $40,000. For more information about eligibility and
how to apply, please visit here. Nonprofits seeking to connect
with CFP professionals who want to provide free, no-strings-attached
financial planning and advice to underserved populations can register
on FFP's Pro Bono Planner Match website. On Pro Bono
Planner Match, nonprofits can post volunteer opportunities that engage
financial planners in one-on-one or interactive, small group (virtual)
sessions with people in need. To access Pro Bono Planner Match,
click here. For more information, please contact Rachel
Roth.
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How will you and your parish, school, or religious community celebrate
the 51st anniversary of Earth Day this year?

We are happy to announce Catholic Climate Covenant's new 2021
Earth Day program, "Restore Our Common Home" is now
available to be part of your planning! With spiritual nourishment and
practical activities, the free one-hour educational program can be
easily downloaded. The program is intended for Earth Day (

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April 22), the 6th anniversary of Laudato Si' (May 16-24), or
whenever works for you. The interactive program includes prayers,
readings, a short video, discussion questions, and suggested
"restoration" activities. DOWNLOAD THE 2021 EARTH DAY
PROGRAM. If you have questions about the Earth Day program, please
contact Paz Artaza-Regan.

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Grant Opportunity: CCUSA Financial Education AmeriCorps Program

CCUSA is currently looking for additional grantees for the Financial
Education AmeriCorps program! The AmeriCorps members in this program
will primarily use the FDIC Money Smart curriculum to teach clients
how to enhance their financial skills and create positive banking
relationships. AmeriCorps members can also provide other
asset-development activities, including tax preparation, financial
counseling, IDA enrollment, and much more. This program has a goal to
help clients improve their financial literacy and navigate financial
decisions more efficiently. If your agency is interested in learning
more about this federal grant opportunity, please reach out
to Abby Qualliotine.
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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 

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David Werning. Please click 
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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 
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email CCUSA with photo number.

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