May your grace, O Lord, we pray,
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.

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. 

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.

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!  

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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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