Memorial of Saint Martha

“Jesus told Martha,‘I am the resurrection and the life; 
whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live, 
and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die. 
Do you believe this?’ 
She said to him, ‘Yes, Lord. I have come to believe that you are the Messiah,
the Son of God, the one who is coming into the world’” (John 11:25-27).

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Highlights from CCUSA

Only 2 weeks left to save on early registration for the 2019 CCUSA Annual Gathering!

Save $100 and register at the early-bird member rate before August 11. Be sure to book your hotel by visiting the hotel and travel page. Come and celebrate out theme - Bold Ideas Create Big Change - with others committed to our mission to bring help and hope to all people. To register, click here.

Don't miss out on the 2019 Applied Institute for Disaster Excellence (AIDE) training in Jacksonville, Fla., in December

Join us Monday, December 2, to Friday, December 6, in Jacksonville, Florida, for AIDE. It is the only training created for and by the Catholic Charities network to increase the capacity of local agencies in their provision of disaster services. The schedule is designed to provide opportunities for peer-to-peer networking, daily liturgy, meditation and earning Continuing Education Credits (CEC) for social work and professional counseling. Plus, this year you can look forward to new plenary speakers, site visit options and disaster case management training for all staff levels, from entry to supervisory personnel. Register today until August 1 at the rate of $350 for this critical training! Your 2019 AIDE ticket breakdown includes: registration for workshops; opening night networking reception; hotel stay for 5 days & 4 nights; workshop material/handouts; food & beverages from Monday night to Friday afternoon. Act now, because this Tier 2 pricing is only available until the end of July.  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW.

Apply today for the GSBI Pathways Out of Poverty US (POP US) Online Accelerator

In collaboration with CCUSA, the Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship is launching GSBI Pathways Out of Poverty US (POP US) Online Accelerator. This world-class accelerator program connects social enterprise leaders with Silicon Valley business executives to develop more sustainable, scalable market-based solutions to address the problems of underserved communities within the US. Click here for application. There will be 20 participating social enterprises. At least 10 slots are guaranteed to CCUSA members. The 6-month GSBI POP US online accelerator launches October 2019 for US-based social enterprises in three categories that support economic livelihoods and self-sufficiency: (1) Job training and workforce development; (2) Food products or culinary services; (3) Artisanal products or support for artisan communities. Who should apply?

● Entrepreneurs who lead an existing for-profit, nonprofit, or hybrid social enterprise (not microenterprise), that has been in operation for at least one year.
● Entrepreneurs who deliver products or services to poor, underserved, or other vulnerable communities within the US, OR provide infrastructure to address challenges facing these communities.
● Entrepreneurs whose products or services are focused on at least one of the three categories: job training and workforce development, food products or culinary services, artisanal products or support for artisan communities.
● Entrepreneurs who are willing to commit 3-6 hours per week to complete program deliverables and work with mentors online.

Key Dates: Applications due August 16, 2019. Finalists notified September 2019. GSBI Online Accelerator program commences October 2019. GSBI Online Accelerator program completion April 2020.

Submit agency stories to the CCUSA storybank

When you share with us a story about your work and the people you serve in your local community, we can then share your stories not only with a national audience but also the lawmakers on Capitol Hill. Our government affairs team goes to the Hill often, and they are able to represent the Catholic Charities ministry more persuasively when they can share local stories that demonstrate the success and efficacy of programs and services. So please share your stories about food programs, affordable housing, family reunification, integrated health, social enterprises, and everything you do! Stories that involve the federal funding you receive are needed especially. We want everyone to know about the great work you are doing! Submit your stories here. 

Events and Webinars

Implementation of Laudato sí and the U.S. Catholic Church Conference

The Laudato sí and the U.S. Catholic Church conference at Creighton was a great success.  Together we can implement its recommendations. Join us on Tuesday, July 30th to learn key takeaways! Can't be with us? No worries! Register for the webinar and you will automatically be sent a link to the recording. If you haven’t registered, we invite you to save your seat! Implementation of the Laudato sí and the U.S. Catholic Church Conference. Tuesday, July 30th, 2:00 pm (eastern). REGISTER FOR WEBINAR. Specifically, the webinar will discuss: (1.) Why this conference was held, its vision, and our hopes for the future. (2.) How you can become involved in implementing the action steps originating from the conference. (3.) Key takeaways and next steps from the plenaries and eight ministerial tracks: Adult Faith Formation, Advocacy, Creation Care Teams, Energy Management, Higher Education, Liturgy, School Education, and Young Adult Ministry.  

Partnership spotlight: Recruiting and developing top talent with the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance

Join us August 1 at 3 PM eastern for a webinar to learn more about the partnership between Catholic Charities USA and the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance. During this session you will learn how the Alliance can assist you with: 

1) Launching or growing an internship program; 
2) Recruiting a diverse and talented workforce, and 
3) Developing and retaining your talent.

Attendees will be entered in a drawing to win a paid registration in any online course offered by the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance, for example, the popular Effective Staff Supervision course developed in partnership with 501© services. The scholarship will be emailed to the winner after the webinar.  REGISTER HERE. 

Catholic Prison Ministries Coalition (CPMC) August Webinar

CPMC August Webinar: "How parental incarceration harms children and what to do about it." Tuesday, August 13, 2019, 1 PM EDT/10 AM PDT. Presenter: Deacon Edgardo Farias, director, Archdiocese of Miami Office of Detention Ministry. Click here to register for the August webinar: A link and a reminder will be sent to you to join the webinar.

Grant Opportunities and Resources

Effective staff supervision

Effective staff management is a powerful tool that should be added to every supervisor's toolbelt – and the Effective Staff Supervision course will do just that. This 8-week course begins by introducing you to the art and science behind effective supervision. The course will dive into more tactical issues such as effective hiring, monitoring and feedback strategies. It will also push you to flex your leadership capacity, understanding your unique style and how to use your strengths to build a cohesive, high-performing team. By the end of the eight weeks, you will have the strategies and knowledge needed to be a highly effective manager. Length of Course: Eight weeks. Type of Course: Self-paced (during eight-week course run); Instructor-led. Dates: October 14, 2019. Price: $600 (Alliance partners and CNPs receive a 20% discount. Use code: NONPROFITPARTNER). Register and learn more here.

Root and Rebound re-entry program

Root and Rebound, a re-entry program that is based in California, has recently released a First Step to Second Chances guide. This guide was written for people who have been incarcerated and will be released under the First Step Act. Throughout 165 pages, the guide provides information about various re-entry resources and walks through many important steps of the re-entry process. These include obtaining official identification, seeking work, and knowing your fair chance employment rights, among many other things. The guide is accessible here and can be downloaded electronically or mailed in paper form. Through firststepact.org, users can also use a search portal and map to find and get connected to re-entry resources around the nation. 

Designing nonprofit programs for long-term sustainability

A five-week, intensive course focused on program design, implementation and evaluation strategies applicable to all nonprofit organizations. This course is one of the eight required courses to earn the Alliance’s Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credential. You will leave this course with knowledge of:

-Needs assessments, asset identification and other research findings that identify authentic community need;
-Mission-driven program design and outcomes (designing programs for impact);
-How to adequately allocate and advocate for resources (staffing, space, funding, etc.);
-The basics of effective program design, including: program logistics; program marketing, paid and volunteer staffing, volunteer roles and evaluation; 
-and Designing inclusive programs.

In addition, you will have the opportunity to develop a logic model for a nonprofit organization. Length of Course: Five weeks. Type of course: Self-paced (during five-week course run); Instructor-led. Dates: August 5, 2019 - September 8, 2019. Price: $325 (Alliance partners receive a 20% discount. Use code: "NONPROFITPARTNER"). Register and learn more here.

Employment Opportunities

Catholic Charities job opportunities now listed on CCUSA website

Anyone can view the job opportunities by clicking on the "Careers" tag on the footer of the CCUSA webpage. To post a job opportunity, one must be a member and have access to the members' portal in order to fill out the submission form (click on "Careers" tag on members only portal homepage). If you have any questions about the new job opportunities submission form, please contact David Werning or Lily Stewart. Please click here to access job opportunities.

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.