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Highlights from CCUSA

New Video from CCUSA Highlights Innovative Services from Catholic Charities of Santa Rosa

After the Tubbs Fire in Sonoma County, California, in 2017, a modest plan by Catholic Charities of Santa Rosa to create affordable housing in the area grew more ambitious. Today, Caritas Village is a state-of-the-art facility serving the local unhoused population with dignity and care.

Watch how one man who understands firsthand the struggle of homelessness, found hope and healing through this innovative housing ministry.

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 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 ET

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.

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.

FEMA Webinar: Preparing for the Fiscal Year 2023 Nonprofit Security Grant Program

FEMA will host several NSGP virtual webinars to provide lessons learned from the FY 2022 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) cycle and, most importantly, share valuable information on what nonprofits should consider now in preparation for the FY 2023 NSGP application submission cycle. Each webinar will contain similar content including an opportunity for nonprofits to provide a platform to share NSGP investment accomplishments, feedback and ask questions.

Advanced registration is required for these meetings:

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Adobe Connect meeting. Please check both junk/spam as some email filters may redirect the attendance confirmation email. For any questions regarding these sessions or to request special accommodations, please contact [email protected].

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

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. December 28, 2022, 2:00 PM ET

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

The Intersection between Unaccompanied Children (UAC) and Child Welfare Advocacy. January 10, 2023, 2:00 PM ET

Join us as we discuss the immigration process and the rights of families or children who encounter the child welfare system. This webinar will help child welfare staff and stakeholders to understand the foundational concepts in working with unaccompanied children and families within the child welfare system and the resources available for this population. We will highlight policies that provide context for the UAC process to include the description of who unaccompanied children are, the implications of current policies, and strategies that help change the narrative. Also, we will discuss how to activate community members in supporting unaccompanied children. Register here.

Financial Empowerment Capacity Building Youth and Family Webinar Series

Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) invite you to join the Financial Empowerment Capacity Building Youth and Family two-part webinar series. CCUSA and CFPB are coordinating webinars to bring free financial empowerment training and resources to Catholic Charities staff to assist families. Participants will receive training and resources to help build their skills and better support financial wellness with the communities and families they serve.

Your Money, Your Goals, and CFPB Resources for Families. Tuesday, January 24, 2023, 2:00 PM ET
CFPB Resources for Youth. Tuesday, January 31, 2023, 2:00 PM ET

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.