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Jesus Christ became poor although he was rich,
so that by his poverty you might become rich. 2 Cor 8:9

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Highlights from CCUSA

O'Grady Advanced Leadership Institute: Registration Now Open!

Register now to attend the Catholic Charities USA O'Grady
Advanced Leadership Institute, to be held from May 16-20, 2022, at the
Bethany Center near Tampa. The Institute offers an in-depth
consideration of the particular knowledge and skills necessary for
effective Catholic Charities leadership, and is designed for Catholic
Charities agency directors, other senior leaders, and those who have
completed the foundational O'Grady Leadership Institute (either
virtually or in-person). Early action is encouraged, as space is
limited. Click here to learn more or to register. Questions may be
directed to Scott Hurd.

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Daily Lenten reflections from CCUSA

Ash Wednesday, March 2, marks the beginning of Lent. Once again,
CCUSA will offer daily reflections on each day's Mass readings,
authored by Catholic Charities employees and other social concerns
ministers. The reflections will arrive by email first thing each
morning. Sign up here to receive them.
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CCUSA launches nomination process for 2022 National Volunteer of the
Year Award

In recognition of the efforts made by volunteers at Catholic Charities
agencies, CCUSA is honored to open the nomination process for the 2022
National Volunteer of the Year Award. The National Volunteer of the
Year Award is given to an individual who embodies the mission of
CCUSA, provides critical services to those in need, advocates for
justice in social structures and calls the entire Church and other
people of good will to do the same. Catholic Charities agencies may
submit up to three separate nominations. All nominators are required
to obtain a high-resolution headshot of the nominee. The deadline for
all nominations is
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Friday, March 4, 2022. For more information on the process and to
submit a nomination, follow this link: 2022 Volunteer of the Year
Nomination form.
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Series of CCUSA Immigration and Refugee Services CoP Monthly meetings

You are invited to the CCUSA Immigration and Refugee Services
Community of Practice meeting. During this meeting, we will hear from
the field about pressing Immigration and Refugee Services issues and
receive a policy update from CCUSA, MRS/USCCB, and CLINIC. Dates
& Times: Mar 16, Apr 20, May 18, Jun 15, 2022 at 2 PM EST (US and
Canada). Register here for the series. 

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Workshop proposals for the 2022 Annual Gathering are now being
accepted!

The 2022 Catholic Charities USA Annual Gathering will be held
in-person September 27-29 in Baltimore, Maryland. Our schedule will
once again include workshops and we ask you, the experts, to consider
submitting a proposal for consideration.  To access the form and
review the guidelines go to 2022 Annual Gathering Call for
Proposals. Forms must be submitted by the deadline of 
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Monday, March 28, 2022.

2021 CCUSA Annual Survey

The 2021 Annual Survey is live! Be sure to review the 2021 Annual
Survey Preparation Webinar on the Annual Survey Resources section of
the Member's Portal and complete your agency's submission
before the survey closes on

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April 18, 2022. Please note that all staff who will contribute to your
agency's submission must have access to a personalized link. If
you need to request links for any staff at your agency, contact Ashley
Rininger. In addition, please don't hesitate to contact Ashley
via email if you have any questions or need any technical assistance
throughout your preparation and submission process.
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Events and Webinars 

CCUSA-CFPB Financial Empowerment Capacity Building Series

You are invited to the Catholic Charities USA, (CCUSA) and the
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) Financial
Empowerment Capacity Building webinar series. CCUSA and CFPB are
coordinating a series of webinars to bring free financial empowerment
training and resources to Catholic Charities staff. Participants will
receive training and resources to help build their skills and better
support financial wellness with the communities they serve. Join us
the first Tuesday of each month to focus on the following topics:

March 1       The CFPB, financial
empowerment, setting goals, resources
April 5          Making
ends meet with cash, public benefits, and tax returns
May 3
          Understanding
credit reports and scores
June 7          Dealing
with consumer debt, debt collectors
July 5
          Choosing
financial products and services
August 2      Protecting your money

This webinar series offers 1.0 Continuing Education Credit per
session. For those interested in earning a CEC credit, participants
will need to participate in each session in its entirety and complete
an evaluation/post-test questions. When: Mar 1, April 5, May 3, June
7, July 5  and  August 2, 2022 at 3:00 PM EST. Please submit
any further questions or comments to Jane Stenson. Register here.
[email protected]

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Grant Opportunities and Resources 

"Synod on Synodality" Slack Workspace

To facilitate intra-Catholic Charities conversations and resource
sharing on the "Synod on Synodality," inaugurated by Pope
Francis, a dedicated Slack workspace has been established. Catholic
Charities leaders engaged in the synodal process may join this
workspace by contacting Scott Hurd for a time-sensitive
signup link.
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Foundation for Financial Planning is accepting grant applications
(until April 30th, 2022)

Nonprofit organizations whose programs link pro bono financial
planners to people in need may apply. Programs should include
one-on-one engagements between Certified Financial Planner(TM)
(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 click here.
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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 Nick Paige. Please
click here to access job opportunities.

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[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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