Before the LORD the whole universe is as a grain from a balance
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
- 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.
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.
