Hear what the LORD says:
Arise, present your plea before the mountains,
and let the hills hear your voice! MI 6:1

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Highlights from CCUSA

Do You Want to Earn Continuing Education Credits (CEC’s) in Social Work or Professional Counseling?

Register for the 2022 Annual Gathering and check out our series of pre-conference Learning Labs. These educational sessions are geared toward targeted topics and include a Learning Lab on trauma-informed care that offers six credits in either social work or professional counseling. Take advantage of a special one-day rate of $195 for Tuesday, September 27 for those who cannot attend the full Annual Gathering but want to participate in the Learning Labs.

Events and Webinars

Join us for a webinar to focus on helping organizations understand the difference between workforce development programs and job placement programs. Our presenter, Surabhi Jain, Founder of Ed-Works Consulting, LLC, will share examples of different workforce development programs. Additionally, we will explore partnerships and resources needed to replicate some of these programs. Towards the end of the presentation, organizations will be able to self-identify where they fall on the spectrum of the workforce development program and where they would like to move in the future. Join us, bring your questions and be prepared for a full hour focusing on the workforce development arena. Register.

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 SASI, following the theme of The Spirituality of Justice, 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. See more information and register.

AmeriCorps State and National Program Funding Opportunities Webinar and Request for Proposals. July 26, 2022, 3:00–4:00 PM EST

CCUSA is taking applications for our Financial Education and Disaster Case Management AmeriCorps Programs! Join this webinar to learn more about how these grant opportunities could help expand your agency. We will review sub-grantee expectations, estimated costs and allowable activities. Bring your creative ideas to the session and consider if these grant opportunities are a fit for your agency. Register for the webinar! If you are not able to attend the webinar but would like to receive a recording, please reach out to [email protected].

Coursera — Training Clients and Employees in High-Demand Skills Webinar. July 27, 2022, 2:30 PM EST

CCUSA Immigration and Refugees Services Community of Practice Monthly Meeting

Please join us for the CCUSA Immigration and Refugee Services Community of Practice meetings. During these meetings,
we will hear from the field about pressing issues in the Immigration and Refugee Services and receive a policy update
from CCUSA, MRS/USCCB, and CLINIC.

July 27, 2022, 01:30 PM
August 24, 2022, 02:00 PM
September 28, 2022, 02:00 PM
October 26, 2022, 02:00 PM
November 23, 2022, 02:00 PM
December 28, 2022, 02:00 PM

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meetings.

CCUSA-CFPB Financial Empowerment Capacity Building Series

You are invited to the final session of the CCUSA and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) Financial Empowerment Capacity Building webinar series, designed 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 on August 2 to learn more about 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: August 2, 2022 at 3:00 PM EST. Please submit any further questions or comments to Jane Stenson. Register here.

Fresh International Gardens (FIG) Program — Fresh Food from the Refugees and Immigrants to the Community Webinar. August 10, 2022, 3:00 PM EST

The FIG co-op has been building healthy refugee communities since 2007 by helping new Alaskans develop English-language and small business skills, access fresh vegetables, and earn supplemental income. Join us to learn more about how the FIG program is creating sales opportunities and the impact that the program is having on our clients and the community that we serve. Learn more and register here.

Employment Opportunities

View job opportunities at CCUSA and Catholic Charities agencies on our careers page. CCUSA members may post job opportunities through the submission form available on the members' portal. If you have any questions about the job opportunities submission form, please contact Christina Kilroy.

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.