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Highlights from CCUSA
Final week to register for the 2021 virtual O'Grady Leadership
Institute!
The O'Grady Leadership Institute is intended exclusively for
Catholic Charities professionals and is designed by content experts at
Catholic Charities USA. It offers a unique opportunity to explore the
knowledge and skills essential for effective Catholic Charities
leadership and integrates leadership and management with theology and
spirituality. To register and review the agenda please go to 2021
Virtual O'Grady Leadership Institute.
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Registration will close on Friday, May 28.
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 IV | May 26, 2021, Noon - 1 PM ET The
Elderly - Our Future: Connecting for Greater Understanding
and Action for Elders.
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 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.
Effects of domestic violence on children
This presentation will highlight research and interventions for
working with children who have witnessed domestic violence in their
families. Dr. Mindy Thiel, creator of SafeStart, will describe
statistics, major studies and resources. She will share effective
treatment interventions from the Montgomery County MD Safe Start
Counseling Program for children exposed to domestic violence. June 2,
2021, at 3 PM. Register here.
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How to help survivors assess their risk of death (Lethality
Assessment)
Laura Yeomans, program manager of the Archdiocese of
Washington's DV Awareness response program, will share how to
recognize high lethality domestic violence risks and support survivors
doing their own risk assessment. Material is based on the key
lethality risk factors developed by Dr. Jackie Campbell of the John
Hopkins School of Nursing and the Maryland Network Against Domestic
Violence. June 16, 2021, at 3 PM. Register here.
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Building workforce development collaboration efforts webinar
In 2020, amidst the pandemic, Catholic Charities of Buffalo and C-Tech
Associates developed and administered a pilot program to create a
comprehensive vocational training program for unemployed,
under-employed, and high needs populations. The program provides case
management, employment, retention, support services, and
industry-recognized credentials for all enrolled students. East
Delavan Academy, the site of the pilot, is a comprehensive workforce
development program that includes industry-recognized training,
academic tutoring, soft skills training, employment and college
placement services, and retention services. During the webinar, you
will hear how students participated in an intensive 4-week course,
administered by C-Tech Associates, which included both classroom and
hands-on training. Graduates are certified in Network Cabling,
Copper and Fiber Optics, 5G Systems, and Grounding and Bonding.This
webinar will cover how effective workforce training partnerships will
prepare your clients for many of these jobs. When: June 17, 2021, at 3
PM ET. Register in advance for this webinar here. After registering
you will receive a confirmation email containing information about
joining the webinar.
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Register for "Laudato Si and the U.S. Catholic Church: A Conference
Series on Our Common Home"
Registration is now open for "Laudato Si' and the U.S.
Catholic Church: A Conference Series on Our Common Home," to be
held virtually from July 13-15, and co-sponsored by the Catholic
Climate Covenant and Creighton University. Headline speakers include
Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, and Sister Ilia Delos,
OSF, PhD, of Villanova University. Click here to register or for more
information.
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Grant Opportunities and Resources
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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