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or a drop of morning dew come down upon the earth. Wis 11:22
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Highlights from CCUSA
All Soul's Day Remembrance
Each November, Catholics pause to remember our deceased loved ones.
On Wednesday, November 2 - All Soul's Day - we at
CCUSA will gather and pray for those who went before us. We invite
you to submit the names of beloved friends and family to include in
our prayers.
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AIDE Conference Upcoming
Join us for the Applied Institute for Disaster Excellence (AIDE)
Conference in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, from December 5, 2022 to
December 9, 2022. AIDE is the only training created specifically for
and run by the Catholic Charities network for disaster services.
This hands-on training aims to increase the capacity of local
agencies, dioceses and parishes in their provision of disaster
preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation programming.
Continuing Education Credits (CEC) for Social Work and Professional
Counseling are available.
Learn more about the event and register before the November 17
deadline.
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New CCUSA Innovation Challenge Announced
Sister Donna Markham OP, PhD, president and CEO of Catholic
Charities USA, announced a new CCUSA Innovation Challenge during
CCUSA's recent Annual Gathering in Baltimore. With a total
award of $2.5 million to nine agencies, the latest Challenge seeks
to inspire member agencies within the Catholic Charities network to
propose a fresh workforce development-specific solution toward
alleviating or reducing poverty.
Proposals will be accepted in three categories based on agency size
and must recommend new and innovative approaches rather than expand
upon current programs. Applications are due Friday, February
10, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
To learn more about the CCUSA Innovation Challenge please
visit CCUSAInnovates.org.
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Watch the Video Highlights from 2022 Annual Gathering
Catch the highlights from the 2022 Annual Gathering with videos from
Sister Donna Markham, President and CEO of Catholic Charities USA,
Matthew Desmond, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Evicted, and
Timothy Schmalz, artist and sculptor. This year's event drew more
than 500 registered participants from the nationwide Catholic
Charities network to the historic city of Baltimore from September
27 - 28.
View the highlights, including videos, session overviews and event
photos. Please note that today is the final day for Annual Gathering
attendees to watch Matthew Desmond's address.
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Events and Webinars
HUD House Party - Let's Talk About the House! November 1,
2022, 6:30 PM ET
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's
Secretary Marcia L. Fudge will hold a virtual "House Party" on
November 1, 2022, to share information on available federal
resources and bust common myths around the homebuying process. This
event is designed to encourage young adults who wish to become
homeowners but feel the barriers are too steep, especially in
communities of color. Several special guests will join Secretary
Fudge, including young adults with lived experience of becoming a
homeowner.
The event is free and open to the public and will be livestreamed on
Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. Learn more and register.
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Vision and Tools for Vibrant Parish Social Ministries. November 8,
2022, 3:00 PM ET
Inspired by the USCCB's Communities of Salt and Light and
CCUSA's Catalysts and Collaborators in Ministry, parishes and
agencies can collaborate to build strong and integrated parish
social ministries (PSM). Join this webinar to reflect on your own
parish social ministry efforts in light of these two foundational
documents and learn best practices for what is possible today.
Participants will also learn about resources from CCUSA and USCCB
for encounter, learning and action. Register for the webinar.
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Addressing the Workforce Shortage with Broadband Installation.
November 10, 2022, 3:00 PM ET
Join Catholic Charities of Baltimore to discover how it has
successfully implemented C-Tech Broadband Telecommunications
Training to address the current workforce shortage that will lead to
in-demand careers for its clients. C-Tech has certified
hundreds of thousands of individuals over the past 30 years,
and agencies have used C-Tech's all-inclusive solutions
to prepare youth and adults for the workforce.
Learn more about the broadband telecom and connectivity-related
opportunities at Amazon from a senior program manager and how you
can start connecting your clients through C-Tech training to
AWS, RME and TOM's Amazon careers.
Join us for a well-spent hour to learn from CC of Buffalo's
staff experiences, how to implement a process that has led to
over 75% career placement nationwide and how you can start building
equity through workforce development training with your
community today. Register in advance for the webinar.
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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:
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* 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.
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.
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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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