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CCUSA writes DHS appropriations subcommittees in support of EFSP, DRF, NFIP
News - April 25, 2016 - CCUSA urges Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittees to maintain funding at $120 million for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) and to keep EFSP’s administration at FEMA; to fund federal assistance programs under the Disaster Relief Fund (DRF); and to direct FEMA to provide a mechanism that would bring flood insurance to low income populations.…
CCUSA urges Congress to provide relief funds in next COVID-19 package
Story - March 3, 2021 - Democratic members of the U.S. Senate were hopeful their version of a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package would be passed the second week of March, so they could send it to President Joe Biden for his signature before unemployment assistance expires March 14. The measure includes $246 billion for extending unemployment benefits through August and…
CCUSA opposes proposed rule restricting asylum
https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/2023/03/28/ccusa-opposes-proposed-rule-restricting-asylum/
News - March 28, 2023 - Alexandria, Va. — On Monday, March 27, Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) submitted comments in response to the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled “Circumvention of Lawful Pathways.” CCUSA opposes the proposed rule because it creates additional barriers for people fleeing harm to exercise their legal right to…
Catholic Charities Diocese of Lubbock
https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/members/catholic-charities-diocese-of-lubbock/
Member - August 17, 2015 - The mission of Catholic Charities–Diocese of Lubbock is to provide our neighbors on the South Plains a path to well-being through support and empowerment. Our services focus on the most vulnerable populations in our community, including the elderly, immigrants, children and families in crisis, and those who are experiencing poverty, homelessness, hunger, crisis and trauma.…
The rewarding work of refugee employment services during COVID-19
Story - November 28, 2021 - By David Werning, Managing Editor Imagine this scenario: you don’t know English, you lost your job, and you’re worrying about how – or if – you will recover. This situation did not have to be imagined by 225 refugees in the Cincinnati area during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, 31 of whom were…
Catholic Charities Rio Grande ready to help asylum-seekers in the U.S.
Story - February 24, 2021 - Just as the coldest weather in more than 30 years brought new misery to asylum-seekers stranded in a refugee camp in Mexico, an end to their plight may be in sight. A small group of 25 was the first to leave the camp in Matamoros, Mexico, and enter the United States Feb. 22 in Brownsville,…
Catholic Charities of Long Island
https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/members/catholic-charities-long-island/
Member - August 14, 2015 - Catholic Charities of Long Island offers dignified and compassionate care to needy and vulnerable neighbors of every faith and background. We address basic human needs including housing, nutrition, addiction and mental health treatment, maternity care and parish social ministry, as well as those who come to us in need, including seniors, people with developmental disabilities,…
Guidance for handling stress, anxiety during hardship
Story - April 14, 2020 - Social Distancing Can Impact Mental Health It’s a fact, the Coronavirus is affecting each of us in one way or another. Catholic Charities of Orange, Sullivan and Ulster recognizes that affect may be different for each person. It may be physically, mentally, financially, or some other impact that is resulting from social distancing and drastic…
Winter storm’s grip doesn’t stop ministries, outreach in Dallas Diocese
Story - February 22, 2021 - Despite the grip the historic winter storm had on north Texas, faith fueled outreach to Catholics and other community members in the Diocese of Dallas. “It’s an opportunity for us to provide to our parishioners in any way we can,” Dallas Bishop Edward J. Burns said. “We recognize that we have to do church differently…
CCUSA president and CEO, Sister Donna Markham, to retire
News - September 30, 2022 - Alexandria, Va. – After eight years of leading Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA), Sister Donna Markham OP, Ph.D., will retire as its President and CEO in summer 2023. Sister Donna is the first woman to lead the U.S. domestic humanitarian work of the Catholic Church and is the 10th president in CCUSA’s 112-year history. Her retirement…
Catholic Charities Diocese of Rochester
https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/members/catholic-charities-diocese-of-rochester/
Member - August 14, 2015 - Since 1917, the care and compassion of Catholic Charities has supported people in times of need. Across the 12-county Rochester Diocese, Catholic Charities ensures people who come to us have the essentials: food, clothing and a warm and safe place to sleep. We also offer an array of services to advance economic security, strengthen families…
CCUSA calls for renewed solidarity in anticipation of World Refugee Day
News - June 13, 2017 - Catholic Charities USA is encouraged by the decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit affirming a nationwide preliminary injunction against the Administration’s executive order limiting and suspending the refugee program and banning travel from six Muslim majority countries. However, the ongoing raids around the country, including the detention for deportation of dozens…