And people will come from the east and the west
and from the north and the south
and will recline at table in the kingdom of God.
For behold, some are last who will be first,
and some are first who will be last. Lk 13:29-30

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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.

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:

Please join us for an introduction to CARF International Accreditation. CARF International is a private, nonprofit accreditation and standards-setting organization founded in 1966. CARF has approximately 1,500 surveyors and 100 staff members who support the accreditation process and includes CARF, CARF Canada and CARF Europe, among others. CARF provides accreditation services for health and human service organizations in the following areas: Aging Services, Behavioral Health, Child and Youth Services, Employment and Community Services, Vision Rehabilitation Services, Medical Rehabilitation and Opioid Treatment Programs.

Michael Johnson, CARF Senior Managing Director, will provide a two-hour presentation that will include:

• Overview of CARF and CARF accreditation
• The CARF standards
• The accreditation preparation and process
• Differences and similarities between CARF and COA accreditation
• Discussion of next steps for those interested in learning more

Bring your questions: there will be plenty of time allotted for Q&A.

Register in advance for this webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Building Relationships with Clergy and Parish Staff 101. September 13, 2022, 3:00 PM ET

Discover creative ways to establish, build and maintain relationships with pastors and parish staff to expand capacity for parish social ministry (PSM). This webinar will benefit both new practitioners and experienced ministers dealing with new parish leaders. Presenters include three members of the CCUSA PSM Leadership Team: Dulce Valdez (Phoenix), Brian Smith (Oklahoma City) and Deacon Paul Kipfstuhl (Cleveland). Date: September 13, 2022. Time: 3:00 pm Eastern. Register for the webinar.

Parish Referrals: A Parish Engagement Strategy. October 24, 2022, 3:00 PM ET

Discover strategies for parish engagement through the gifts of time, talent or treasure as developed by Catholic Charities Fort Worth. Special emphasis will be placed on their parish referral program, which equips designated parish representatives to make streamlined referrals to Catholic Charities programs, maximizing impact and increasing trust and transparency with parish partners. Webinar participants will learn to develop customized engagement plans for individual parishes and adapt Fort Worth’s referral program for their local needs. Kasey Whitley, Director of Parish Social Ministry, and Kimberly Phelan, Parish Engagement Coordinator, will present. Register for the webinar.  

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