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I am the good shepherd, says the Lord;
I know my sheep, and mine know me. Jn 10:14

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Highlights from CCUSA

Call for Nominations: Bishop Joseph M. Sullivan Award

Through the Bishop Joseph M. Sullivan Award, Catholic Charities USA
gives thanks to a person in the Catholic Charities network that has
distinguished themselves for dedicated service and/or leadership in
the field of children, youth, and families. In our goal to reduce
poverty in America, Catholic Charities can serve more of our brothers
and sisters due to the dedication and commitment of staff and
volunteers. The winner of the 2022 Bishop Joseph M. Sullivan Award
will be highlighted in a future issue of CCUSA's magazine, Charities
USA. To submit your nominations, please access the Bishop Sullivan
Award Application or email Marlesia Neloms with any questions that you
may have.
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The deadline is COB, Thursday, June 30, 2022.

Registration is now open for the 2022 Virtual O'Grady Leadership
Institute (1.0)

This program is intended exclusively for Catholic Charities
professionals and is presented by experts at CCUSA. It offers a unique
opportunity to gain a foundational understanding of the knowledge and
skills essential for effective Catholic Charities leadership and
integrates leadership and management with theology and spirituality.
Content will explore Catholic social and moral teaching, ethical
decision-making, public policy and the Church, racism and poverty, and
how to understand one's leadership as a person with a role
within a system. This year's program will be held from June
6-10, 2022, from Noon - 3 PM ET each day. Click here to
learn more or register.
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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: May 18, June 15, 2022 at 2 PM EST (US and
Canada). Register here for the series. 

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Treasury FAQs Further Clarify Nonprofit Eligibility for ARPA Funds

The U.S. Department of Treasury posted updated guidance reinforcing
and further clarifying that state, local, Tribal, and territorial
governments have full authority to invest in charitable nonprofits
when spending their allocations of federal funds made available under
the American Rescue Plan Act. The new guidance, titled Final Rule:
Frequently Asked Questions, updates answers to questions related to
the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. Most notably,
FAQ 1.8 expressly states that governments may devote their allocations
of federal money to charitable nonprofits in two important ways:
nonprofits as

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recipients of relief (beneficiaries) and nonprofits as providers of
relief to others.

Events and Webinars 

Virtual convening launching the 2022 CTC simplified filing portal and
sharing effective outreach strategies, Wednesday, May 11th, 1:00 PM ET

Please join the White House, the U.S. Department of Treasury, Code for
America, state, local, tribal, and territorial leaders, and
non-profit, faith-based, and philanthropic organizations for the
launch of the Child Tax Credit (CTC) simplified filing portal, an
online tool that will help families access thousands of dollars made
possible by the American Rescue Plan. You will see a demo of the 2022
CTC simplified filing portal (GETCTC.ORG
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), learn how it works, and hear best practices on effective outreach
to eligible families. Register here.
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Responding to High Demand of Services and Community Crises - The
Role of Reception webinar. When: May 17, 2022 02:00 PM Eastern
Time. 

The Front Desk/Triage team at Catholic Charities of Tennessee, Diocese
of Nashville, receives roughly 150 phone calls a day and about 25
people walking in seeking services daily. Join us to explore the new
system that CC of Tennessee has created to address the high demand and
reach our neighbors in crisis. Panelists will present how the team
consists of three main points of contact: community volunteers, Social
Work student interns, and Catholic Charities Basic Need staff members.
Additionally, we will explore how community volunteers answer phone
calls and direct clients to the appropriate intern or staff member,
answer the door for all clients, check them in, and notify Catholic
Charities staff of individuals who have arrived as walk-ins. Social
Worker interns, both undergraduate and master's levels, are
trained in crisis intervention management and triage all phone calls
and walk-ins.  Register in advance for this webinar here. 

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USDA and HHS virtual convening, Sustainable Livelihoods and Behavioral
Health: Strategies and Partnerships to address Farm Stress and
Suicide, on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, May 17, 18, 19, 2022
from 1:00-5:00 pm ET

Throughout the past several years, the farm economy has faced
tremendous challenges, even prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Commodity
prices have been low, markets and supply chains have been disrupted,
and it is more and more challenging to ensure that farming is a
sustainable livelihood. While mental health is a struggle many
Americans face, there is a significant number of rural Americans
working through tough mental health situations. This includes women,
minority groups, veterans, and most of all, farmers and ranchers.
Registration and additional event materials can be found here.
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Social Action Summer Institute: Registration Open!

Register now for the 35th annual Social Action Summer Institute
(SASI), taking place in-person at St. John's University in
Collegeville, MN, from July 20-22, 2022, and sponsored by Catholic
Charities USA. This year's theme is The Spirituality of Justice and
will feature programming that roots social ministry to the Gospel
message, including workshops by Catholic Charities leaders and
keynotes by Bishop Seitz of El Paso, Ogechi Akalgbere of the
Archdiocese of Washington, and Sebastian Gomes of America Media. Click
here for more information or to register. 

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CCUSA-CFPB Financial Empowerment Capacity Building Series

You are invited to the 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:

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: 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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Welcoming Haitians - Immigration Legal Services (webinar)

Comprehensive immigration legal services are an essential component of
welcoming newly arriving Haitians. Please join us as we take an
in-depth look at the immigration legal realities faced by Haitians and
how we can improve our practice to support them in their process.
When: May 18, 2022. Time: 3:15 PM EST. Register in advance for this
webinar 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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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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