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One does not live on bread alone
but on every word that comes forth from the mouth of God. Mt 4:4b
Highlights from CCUSACharities 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. Events and WebinarsWebinar 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.
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 May 5, 2021, at 3 PM EDT. Register here.
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:
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. Grant Opportunities and ResourcesLow 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. 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. 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™ (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. 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 (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. 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. Employment OpportunitiesAnyone 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 GalleryDid 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.
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