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"Share your bread with the hungry,
shelter the oppressed and the homeless;
clothe the naked when you see them,
and do not turn your back on your own." Is 58:7

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Highlights from CCUSA

Visionary at the Helm: Envisioning Monsignor O'Grady's Bold
Leadership

Visionary at the helm is a compelling one-actor play about Monisgnor
John O'Grady, the founder of what we know today as Catholic
Charities USA. The play was commissioned by CCUSA and first
performed at the 2015 Annual Gathering in Omaha. Since then it has
been featured at other Catholic Charities events, inspiring
audiences with Msgr. O'Grady's vision, compassion and bold
leadership that is still bearing fruit today.

The play is ideal for a variety of occasions, including fundraisers,
retreats, parish gatherings and staff and volunteer formation
events. Performances may be booked through the Still Point Theater
Collective. Please refer to the flyer for additional details. 

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For those interested in a preview, a recording of the play's initial
performance is available on the CCUSA YouTube channel.
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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.
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Daily Lent Reflections from CCUSA

Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 22. Once again, CCUSA will
offer daily reflections throughout Lent, authored by Catholic
Charities leaders and other social concerns ministers, and focused
on each day's Mass readings. The reflections arrive by email
first thing each morning. To receive them, please sign up.

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CCUSA Launches Nomination Process for 2023 National Volunteer of the
Year Award

In recognition of the efforts made by volunteers at Catholic
Charities agencies, CCUSA is honored to open the nomination process
for the 2023 National Volunteer of the Year Award. The National
Volunteer of the Year Award is given to an individual who embodies
the mission of CCUSA, provides critical services to those in need,
advocates for justice in social structures and calls the entire
Church and other people of good will to do the same. Catholic
Charities agencies may submit up to three separate nominations. All
nominators are required to obtain a high-resolution headshot of the
nominee. The deadline for all nominations is
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Friday, February 24. For more information on the process and to
submit a nomination, follow this link: 2023 Volunteer of the Year
Nomination form.
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Now Accepting Workshop Proposals for the 2023 Annual
Gathering! 

The 2023 Catholic Charities USA Annual Gathering will be held
in-person October 3 - 5 in Cleveland, OH. Our schedule will
include workshops and we ask you, the experts, to consider
submitting a proposal for consideration. To submit a proposal
through the Abstract Management form on the website and review the
guidelines, visit the 2023 Annual Gathering Call for Proposals. Your
proposal must be submitted by the deadline of
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Monday, March 13, 2023.

Events and Webinars

Strategies for Strengthening Families. February 8, 2023, 2:00 PM ET

Sylvia Loumeau and Jo Anne Farrell with Catholic Charities of Camden
will describe the 6-week Strengthening Families program they
designed and presented for parishes and parents in their diocese,
which provides skills involved in bonding, setting boundaries
against antisocial behavior, including drug and alcohol use, and how
to monitor their children's emotional well-being and
activities. Research shows that strong families avoid many adverse
outcomes: substance abuse, teen pregnancy, school failure,
aggression and delinquency.

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. Register in advance for this
webinar. 

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2022 CCUSA Annual Survey Preparation Webinar. February 9, 2023,
3:00 PM ET

In 2022, the Catholic Charities network provided help, hope and
critical support to millions of families across the country. The
2022 CCUSA Annual Survey is a vital tool to capture the size and
scope of the network's impact this past year, and the results
illustrate the essential role that our ministry continues to play in
meeting the needs of the most vulnerable. Your participation is
crucial to collecting and reporting this data.

The 2022 CCUSA Annual Survey and CLINIC Survey on Immigration Legal
Services will launch on Friday, February 10 and close Friday,
April 14, 2023. To help prepare, we invite you to join us for this
preparation webinar, where we will:

* Highlight notable changes to this year's instrument,
* Detail the submission timeline,
* Provide suggested data collection processes and
* Outline methods for technical assistance during the submission
process.

The webinar recording and presentation slides will be sent directly
to all registrants for later viewing. All staff or leadership
contributing to or overseeing your agency's submission are
encouraged to participate in this instructional webinar. Please
direct any questions or Survey contact updates to Kerry Glova,
Director of Research and Evaluation
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. Register for the webinar.

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SNAP E&T Overview. February 22, 2023, 3:00 PM EST

Join us for an overview of USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
Program Employment and Training (SNAP E&T), the agency's current
priorities related to SNAP E&T and the latest developments in
the program. Our presenters will explore how these programs also
help to reduce barriers to work by providing support services as
participants prepare for and obtain employment. In addition, we will
look into the potential for Catholic Charities' affiliate sites that
offer employment and training services to become SNAP E&T Third
Partners with State SNAP Agencies. Register in advance for this
webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation
email containing information about joining the webinar.

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Outsmarting Poverty. April 13 and 14, 2023, in South Bend, IN

CCUSA is committed to building evidence about what works to reduce
poverty in America. The Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic
Opportunities (LEO) at the University of Notre Dame, a domestic
poverty lab that helps social service providers apply scientific
evaluation methods to better understand and share effective poverty
interventions is hosting a 2-day event this spring to convene
poverty-fighters from across the country for a time of learning and
connection.
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Learn more and register.
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O'Grady Advanced Leadership Institute (2.0): Discounted Registration
Open

Register now to attend the Catholic Charities USA O'Grady
Advanced Leadership Institute, to be held from May 22 - 26,
2023, at CCUSA's O'Grady Conference Center in
Alexandria, VA. The Institute offers an in-depth consideration of
Catholic teachings that undergird Catholic Charities'
services, how Catholic moral methodologies can shape strategic
planning and other subjects essential for effective leadership of a
Catholic organization operating within an ethnically diverse and
religiously pluralistic culture. It is designed for Catholic
Charities agency directors, other senior leaders and those who have
completed the foundational (1.0) O'Grady Leadership Institute
(either virtually or in-person). Early action is encouraged, as
space is limited. Thanks to generous donors, registration is offered
at the discounted rate of $1,100, which includes hotel and meals.
Learn more and register.
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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.
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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 pagesto explore our albums and photos. If you would like a
high-resolution version for your agency's use, please email
CCUSAwith photo number.
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