He shall judge between the nations,
and impose terms on many peoples.
They shall beat their swords into plowshares
and their spears into pruning hooks;
one nation shall not raise the sword against another,
nor shall they train for war again. Is 2:4

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Highlights from CCUSA

Daily Advent and Christmas Reflections from CCUSA

With the beginning of Advent yesterday, CCUSA will offer daily reflections through the Christmas season on each day's Mass readings, authored by Catholic Charities leaders and other social concerns ministers. The reflections arrive by email first thing each morning. If you would like to receive them, please sign up.

Looking for Presentations or Resources from the 2022 Annual Gathering?

We have created a Resource page on the 2022 Annual Gathering website. Any presentations we received from our presenters for either workshops or Learning Labs are available until December 28, 2022.

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.

Events and Webinars

How and Why to Connect with Your Workforce Board/American Job Network? December 6, 2022, 3:00 PM EST

Workforce Development Boards (WDBs) are part of the Public Workforce System, a network of federal, state, and local offices that support economic expansion and develop the talent of the nation’s workforce. State and local WDBs, serve as connectors between the U.S. Department of Labor and local American Job Centers that deliver services to workers and employers.

Collaborating with local, regional, and national partners in developing, designing, and delivering workforce solutions that create opportunities through family support services, education, training, job search assistance, placement and retention. Whether you’re an employer who has job openings, an organization that provides wrap-around services, a corporate or foundation representative, or an education/training partner looking to enhance their career offerings.

Join staff from Catholic Charities of Detroit and its partner EQUUS for a webinar designed to equip staff with an overview of the public workforce system, available resources and how to connect/navigate in the communities that we serve. Register in advance for this webinar.

AmeriCorps VISTA Funding Opportunities Webinar and Request for Proposals. December 14, 2022, 3:00 PM PM EST

CCUSA is taking applications for our Family Strengthening AmeriCorps VISTA program! Join this webinar to learn more about AmeriCorps VISTA and how this program could help expand your existing programming through the power of national service. The Family Strengthening program focuses on the foundational services that Catholic Charities provides, allowing the projects to be broad-based and supportive of a variety of program types and interventions. VISTA members in this program support strengthening families through indirect service and capacity building activities, such as fundraising and resource development, communications and social media, outreach, partnership building, volunteer management and much more!

In this webinar, we will review sub-grantee expectations, estimated costs and allowable activities. Bring your creative ideas to the session and consider if this program is right for your agency. Register 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.

December 28, 2022, 2:00 PM

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meetings.

Register now for the 2023 Catholic Social Ministry Gathering!

CCUSA is a proud sponsor of the annual Catholic Social Ministry Gathering of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. This year's event, "Blessed Are the Peacemakers," will be held from January 28-31 in Washington, DC. Don't miss this transformative gathering of prayer, learning and advocacy. This year's gathering will include:

Inspiring leading voices in Church and society;

Workshops with policy experts and community leaders;

Intentional opportunities for best practice-sharing;

Resources from dozens of Catholic social ministry organizations;

Advocacy visits with elected officials;

And much more!

Financial assistance is available for leaders from under-represented ethnic, cultural or disability communities. The program will include offerings for Hispanic/Latino leaders. Special opportunities include the Diversity Outreach Initiative and the Young Leaders Initiative. Early-bird registration ends tomorrow. Register and learn more.

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.