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. 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.

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. 

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 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), learn how it works, and hear best practices on effective outreach to eligible families. Register here.

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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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