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at all times go before us and follow after
and make us always determined to carry out good works.
 

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Highlights from CCUSA

Apply today to the CCUSA Innovation Challenge with $1 Million in
Total Awards

The CCUSA Innovation Challenge celebrates the transformative power of
innovation and seeks to inspire Catholic Charities member
agencies to propose a fresh solution toward alleviating, reducing or
eliminating poverty. A total of $1 million will be awarded to
three agencies. New programs and ideas from Catholic Charities member
agencies, or a community partnership in which a Catholic Charities
member agency is the lead, are eligible to apply. Read more about the
Challenge here.
ccusainnovates.org

Submit agency stories to the CCUSA storybank

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

*****APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO OCTOBER 31, 2019*****

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.
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Events and Webinars

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

On Tuesday, October
15, 2019 at 2:00 PM EST, 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!  
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HIPAA updates for health and behavioral health providers webinar

Join us on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at 2:00 PM EST for a webinar to
obtain
updates on HIPAA (The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability
Act) and
to explore topics such as: 1. When is it permissible to disclose
behavioral health
information; 2. Social media; 3. Tele-psych, mobile
devices; 4. HIPAA updates and refresher. This webinar
offers
to participants 1.0 ethics Continuing Education Credits after
completing an
online course evaluation. Register here.
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Trauma Informed-Care for the adult migrant webinar

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. Date: October 18, 2019 at 2:00 PM
EDT. Register here.
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New AmeriCorps funding opportunities webinar & request for
proposals

CCUSA is taking applications to potentially launch two national
AmeriCorps programs: 1) Financial Education Program, AND 2) English
Language Learning Program. Join this webinar to learn more about
AmeriCorps and how these new programs could help expand your existing
programming through the power of national service. We will review
sub-grantee expectations, estimated costs, and allowable activities in
this webinar. Here is a bit more about each potential grant program:

* Financial Education Program. Goal: Increasing economic
opportunities for beneficiaries by providing financial
education/coaching to improve knowledge and wellbeing. Population: All
populations eligible.  
* English Language Learning Program. Goal: Increasing economic
opportunities for beneficiaries by providing ESL classes to prepare
them for the workforce. Population: Non-native English speakers.

The specific interventions and curriculum to be used in both program
is still being determined through consultation with member agencies
and will be discussed in the webinar. If you want to receive the
application prior to the webinar, please feel free to email
[email protected] to request it. Applications for
both grants programs will be due on November 22, 2019 for a program
start date in Fall 2020. October 29, 2019 - 3:00 to 4:00 PM EST;
Register here.
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Grant Opportunities and Resources

Veterans and military families grant opportunity

Arizona State University Center for Urban Innovation is
seeking innovative organizations nationwide to provide in-home
volunteer
caregiver support services to veteran and military families of all
wars and
conflicts.  There are currently 24 quarter-time AmeriCorps
members (450
hours per year) available to award to one organization. AmeriCorps
members in
this program will receive a modest living allowance, Education Award
for
college or trade school and training. This a great opportunity for
volunteers
to serve those who served our nation. This is a national
research-evidence
based program and the estimated first year grant award is
$64,020.  Match
is required. Start-up is September 1, 2020.  For more information
contact
Jack Steele at [email protected]
or Linda Siegel at [email protected].
Deadline: December 20, 2019 

The Catalyst Kitchens November "Train the Trainer Workshop" toolkit

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

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CKPARTNER upon registration to receive the partnership discount.

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 or Lily
Stewart. Please click here to access job opportunities.
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mail to: [email protected]
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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 email CCUSA with
photo number.
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