Catholic Charities USA


Feast of Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles

Brothers and sisters:
You are no longer strangers and sojourners,
but you are fellow citizens with the holy ones
and members of the household of God,
built upon the foundation of the Apostles and prophets,
with Christ Jesus himself as the capstone. Eph 2:19-20

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Highlights from CCUSA

CCUSA Innovation Challenge

Only three months until the Innovation Challenge entry deadline? It's
not a trick, but it sure would be a treat to win the Challenge for
your agency! Click here to learn more and take the quiz to see what
kind of innovator you are.
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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
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October 31, 2019. Finalists notified December 16, 2019. GSBI Online
Accelerator program commences January 15, 2020. GSBI Online
Accelerator program completion mid-July 2020.

December 2-6, 2019 the 11th CCUSA Applied Institute for Disaster
Excellence (AIDE) training in Jacksonville, Fla. - Register Now!

Catholic Charities agencies are in the community for the life of the
community. That means when a disaster strikes, the Catholic Charities
network is called to be prepared and respond quickly to the needs of
the community. Participants will gain a greater understanding of how
to initiate and sustain disaster services in their agency, receive
excellent resources and tools, and form new relationships with their
peers facing similar challenges. Continuing Education Credits (CEC)
for Social Work and Professional Counseling is available. This
hands-on training disaster preparedness, response, recovery training
is recommended for all Catholic Charities staff, including but not
limited to: 

* agency/diocesan leadership
* emergency management or disaster workers 
* case-managers  
* social workers 
* business continuity planners
* program supervisors/directors/coordinators 
* parish administration/volunteers
* Catholic Charities partners (outside of the network) 

The training cost is only $400 - the hotel stay and meals from
Monday to Friday night is complimentary. Click here to register.
Please Note: The reduced registration cost is only available for the
first 300 slots. 
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Register now for the 2020 Catholic Social Ministry Gathering

Catholic Charities USA is a significant supporter of the annual
Catholic Social Ministry Gathering, sponsored by the United States
Conference of Catholic Bishops. "Bearing Witness: Life and
Justice for All" is this year's theme, scheduled for
January 25-28 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC. This
Gathering will bring together those working on issues impacting life
and human dignity across the spectrum such as the death penalty, human
trafficking, restorative justice, and issues impacting families like
migration, violence, and poverty. Connect with current and emerging
leaders, engage in dynamic and thought provoking plenary
presentations, briefings, and workshops, and raise your voice in
advocacy with members of Congress. To register or for more information
visit here; act now for special initiatives for diverse leaders and
young leaders.  
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Catholic Charities Retreat Opportunity with Fr. Bob Dufford, SJ

Catholic Charities USA is delighted to announce a retreat with one of
the best-loved modern Catholic composers: Fr. Bob Dufford, SJ, writer
of popular hymns such as "Be Not Afraid," "All the
Ends of the Earth," "Sing to the Mountains," and
"Every Valley." As a member of the Saint Louis Jesuits,
Fr. Bob is a four-time Grammy nominee for compositions such as
"Here I am, Lord," and "Earthen
Vessels."  This retreat is open to all Catholic Charities
staff and board members. Spouses are welcome to register in a shared
room. The registration fee is $350 for individuals and $225 for
spouses, and is inclusive of all meals and a modern room with an
ensuite bath. It will be held from
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January 28-30, 2020, at the Bon Secours Retreat and Conference Center
in Marriottsville, Maryland (near Baltimore). Visit this link to
register or for more information.
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Save the Date! Join us in Cleveland for the 2020 Annual Gathering for
"Innovation Now"

When: October 27-30, 2020 Where: Hilton Cleveland. Plan ahead, mark
your calendars and stay tuned for more details! Still need convincing?
See what your colleagues said about the 2019 Annual Gathering:

* "Workshops/topics and presentations were great -
wonderful diversity."
* "Learning from sister agencies - getting ideas that
we could bring back to our agency."
* "Connections I made, people I met, bonding with
colleagues." 

Questions? Send an email here.
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2018 Member Agency Profiles

The 2018 Member Agency Profiles visualization is now live! Select a
Diocese from the drop-down menu to review key information about each
agency's operations, programs, and services. Find the updated
Member Agency Profiles through the CCUSA Members Portal, under
'Annual Survey Resources.' (11/18/19)

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Events and Webinars

Another positive way to impact refugee and asylum-seeking families

Miles4Migrants (M4M) has been selected as an inaugural participant for
the "Miles on a Mission" United Airlines campaign to raise
5 million miles by November 22, an amount enough to provide flights
for over 250 individuals. The campaign allows M4M to raise more miles
to support additional refugee and asylum seeking families. It also
greatly improves the efficiency of the flight booking process, a huge
benefit for partners, donors, and refugee and asylum seeking families.
The minimum donation amount is 1,000 miles, an attainable amount for
donors to contribute and play a part in reuniting the next well
deserving family! Donate here.
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Angel Tree program for incarcerted parents

Angel Tree® is a Prison Fellowship® program that gives
incarcerated parents a pathway to strengthen and restore their
relationships with their children and families. Through partnerships
with local churches and community organizations, including over 160
Catholic parishes, hundreds of thousands of children receive a
Christmas gift, the Gospel message, and a personal message of love on
behalf of their incarcerated parents every year. In addition, many
Angel Tree churches meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs
of both children and families through year-round ministry such as
camping and mentoring. For you and your church, that first Christmas
connection can be the beginning of an ongoing, restorative
relationship with a hurting child. Join this webinar to learn more
about how Angel Tree can complement your agency's parish social
ministry program, family programs, and prison and re-entry
ministries.Date: November 6, 2019, at 3:00 PM EST. Register here.
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Grant Opportunities and Resources

Essential Communication Skills for Nonprofit Leaders

Effective communications is, without question, the most critical
determinant of leadership success (especially for those in the
nonprofit sector). This is how we develop and sustain key
relationships that allow us to achieve a common purpose. But what
makes a leader an effective communicator? In this three-week course,
you will learn time-tested communications strategies that have helped
thousands of executives become highly-successful leaders.  Length
of Course: Three weeks. Type of Course: Self-paced (during three-week
course run); Instructor-led. Dates: November 4 - November 24, 2019.
Price: $180 (Alliance partners and CNPs receive a 20% discount. Use
code: NONPROFITPARTNER). Get a spooktacular good deal and save 31% on
either of these courses if you enroll by October 31, 2019. Use code
'Spooky31' when you register by Halloween! Register and learn
more here.   
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Build Your Fundraising Plan Now!

Get the fundraising plan off your to-do list and into action with this
four-week course that walks you through every step needed to create an
effective and comprehensive fundraising strategy. You'll learn
how to assess where you are, look ahead to see where you want to be,
create a comprehensive fundraising plan, and then receive an entire
toolkit of sample materials and resources to help you execute on that
plan.  Length of Course: Five weeks. Type of Course: Self-paced
(during five-week course run); Instructor-led. Dates: November 4 -
December 9, 2019. Price: $325 (Alliance partners and CNPs receive a
20% discount. Use code: NONPROFITPARTNER). Get a spooktacular good
deal and save 31% on either of these courses if you enroll by October
31, 2019. Use code 'Spooky31' when you register by
Halloween! Register and learn more here.  
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Hearts you hold: Opportunity for partnership to support migrant
families

Hearts You Hold is a non-profit organization based on the principal
that immigrants, migrants and refugees should feel valued, respected,
and appreciated. Hearts You Hold believes it is critical to place
control back in the hands of vulnerable clients, recognizing only
individuals themselves can identify donations that can best positively
impact their lives.  The organization provides an online platform
for authorized intermediary agencies to submit requests for items
migrants want or need, which are then purchased by individual donors.
Previous requests range from diapers to a graphic calculator and their
current request are viewable here. Hearts You Hold has a pilot
partnership with Catholic Charities Atlanta and is interesting in
expanding their impact across the network. Join this webinar learn
about the mission of Hearts You Hold and how your migrant clients can
benefit from the donation platform!
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November 5, 2019 at 3-4 PM. Register here.
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Management & Administration Benchmarking Project Inventory

Since 2015, Catholic Charities of St. Louis has conducted several
benchmarking projects in conjunction with the Taylor Community
Consulting Program (TCCP) of the Olin School of Business at Washington
University, CCUSA, and other Catholic Charities agencies. These
benchmarking projects focus on programming and administrative services
prevalent across the Catholic Charities network with the ultimate goal
of providing measurable results and developing a protocol for
additional benchmarking opportunities. View an inventory of past
benchmarking projects in the 'Resource Center' of the
CCUSA Members' Portal or by viewing either the Management and
Administration or the Research and Evaluation section pages: Click
here.
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Grant Opportunity: Jesuit Volunteer Corps taking applications for new
Placement Sites

The JVC Admissions Team is excited to announce that the Jesuit
Volunteer Corps Placement Site application for the 2020-2021 program
year is now live. You can access the application page here.
Applications are accepted until
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December 1, 2019. To review applicable locations as well as expected
costs, please review their Request a JV page here. If you have
additional questions, send emails here.
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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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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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