"I have come to set the earth on fire,
and how I wish it were already blazing!
There is a baptism with which I must be baptized,
and how great is my anguish until it is accomplished!" Lk 12:49-50
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Highlights from CCUSA
Have you booked your hotel reservation for the 2022 Annual Gathering at the Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor?
Reservation deadline is Friday, September 2, 2022 to receive the discounted rate. Visit 2022 Annual Gathering and click on the Hotel and Travel page to book online before the September 2nd deadline. The Hilton Baltimore is just a few blocks from the famed Baltimore Inner Harbor with its variety of restaurants, shopping and entertainment. Think about coming early or staying later to enjoy this beautiful, historic city.
Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma: A Neighborhood Market that Cares
The Market at Catholic Charities proves it's possible to provide food in an equitable, innovative way. See the new client-choice pantry in Tulsa that's serving our neighbors with the dignity they deserve. Watch CCUSA's video featuring Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma.
Events and Webinars
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.
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.
Register in advance for the meetings and choose one or more of the following sessions to attend:
- 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.
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].CCUSA is collaborating with the Office of Students and the Community Affairs Section of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to host a webinar on student loan debt. Join our presenters to explore this relevant issue for our staff and the clients we serve in our network. Our discussion will include updated and current information on the following:
- Student loan payment and repayment options
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program and action steps required before October
- US Department of Education and CFPB tools to assess the student debt load and repayment options
- Debt, debt to income ratio, and the obligation to pay student loans.
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.
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