Taking the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven,
he said the blessing, broke the loaves,
and gave them to the disciples,
who in turn gave them to the crowds. MT 14:19

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Highlights from CCUSA

Deadline to Register for the 2022 Annual Gathering at the Early Bird Member Rate Ends Soon!

Save $100 and register at the Early-Bird Member rate by August 4, 2022. Visit the 2022 Annual Gathering to register and view the schedule. Reserve your hotel accommodations by clicking on the Hotel and Travel page and book online to receive our discounted rates.

Events and Webinars

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.

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 ET. 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 ET

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.

AmeriCorps Funding Opportunity — Applications Due Friday, August 26, 2022, 5:00 PM ET

CCUSA is taking applications for our AmeriCorps Financial Education and Disaster Case Management Programs! Watch this webinar, and review these slides to learn more about AmeriCorps and how these programs could help expand your existing programming through the power of national service. Here are the FY22 AmeriCorps Disaster Case Management (COVID-19 Response) Program Application and the FY22 AmeriCorps Financial Education Program Application.

If you have any questions or would like more information on these programs, please reach out to Abby Qualliotine, CCUSA Manager, AmeriCorps Programs at [email protected].

Components of a Workforce Development Program. August 23, 2022, 2:00 PM ET

Join us for a 1-hour webinar to explore the different components of a workforce development program. The presenter will navigate the components of a workforce development program, from outreach to training, job placement, and follow-up. You will learn about assessments you should be administering, multiple training options you can offer, |and various employer engagement strategies. To support the work you are doing, the presenter will provide a copy
of a workforce development flowchart that participants may use to identify the gaps in their program implementation. Register in advance for the webinar.

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

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.