Be strong, do not fear!
Here is your God,
he comes with vindication;
With divine recompense
he comes to save you. Is 35:4
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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.
Are You Participating in the CCUSA Innovation Challenge?
The Innovation 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
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 this meeting:
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.
Sharing Peace-Based Skills with the Families We Serve. January 11, 2023, 2:00 PM ET
Founder of Pax in Familia, Dr. Christauria Welland, a Catholic psychologist with more than 25 years of experience working separately with survivors as well as those who use abuse will share effective strategies that have helped people learn and use peace-based behaviors. She will briefly describe neurological processes of emotional regulation. Participants will learn several personal and relational consequences of not knowing basic self-management and violence prevention skills to enhance family relationships. Participants will practice skills and receive a copy of the presentation to teach to families they serve.
This webinar offers 1.0 Continuing Education Credit. To earn CE credit, participants must log in at the scheduled time, attend the webinar and complete an online course evaluation and CEC post-test. Certificates of credit will be emailed within 10 business days of each course completion.
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.
Register today and join us for the following topics:
- 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.
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