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CCUSA, USCCB, SVdP call for strengthened Child Tax Credit

https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/2022/12/14/ccusa-joins-usccb-and-united-states-society-of-st-vincent-de-paul-in-calling-for-strengthened-child-tax-credit/

News - December 14, 2022 - Catholic Charities USA joins with the Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and the United States Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP USA) to call on Congress to work in a bipartisan fashion to pass a strengthened Child Tax Credit before the end of…

CCUSA reacts to election of Speaker Ryan

https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/2015/10/29/ccusa-reacts-to-election-of-speaker-ryan/

News - October 29, 2015 - Today, Congressman Paul Ryan (R-WI) was elected as Speaker of the House. Catholic Charities USA and its members have been actively engaged with Congressman Ryan in the past few years as he has examined poverty in depth, including opportunities for our agencies and for our clients to share their experiences on Capitol Hill. CCUSA appreciates…

CCUSA concerned about American Health Care Act

https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/2017/03/08/ccusa-concerned-about-american-health-care-act/

News - March 8, 2017 - Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) sent a letter to Congress today voicing its concern about the American Health Care Act. Sister Donna Markham OP, PhD, president and CEO of CCUSA, noted some commendable efforts of AHCA including protection for the unborn and greater flexibility for States. However, she lamented the risk of major reductions in health…

CCUSA commends House leadership for bipartisan, compromise Farm Bill

https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/2018/12/12/ccusa-commends-house-leadership-for-bipartisan-compromise-farm-bill/

News - December 12, 2018 - Catholic Charities USA, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, Catholic Relief Services, Catholic Rural Life and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul commend Chairmen Roberts and Conaway, and Ranking Members Stabenow and Peterson, for their leadership in negotiating a bipartisan, compromise Farm Bill. Read the full letter

Catholic leaders call for climate action

https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/2015/10/28/catholic-leaders-call-for-climate-action/

News - October 28, 2015 - Today, CCUSA President and CEO Sister Donna Markham joined Dr. Carolyn Woo (Catholic Relief Services), Archbishop Thomas Wenski (USCCB Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development), and Bishop Oscar Cantu (USCCB Committee on International Justice and Peace) in urging policymakers in Congress and the US State Department to position the United States as a leader…

CCUSA joins charities requesting $60 billion to help most vulnerable

https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/2020/03/18/ccusa-joins-with-americas-charities-requesting-60-billion-infusion-of-support-to-help-the-most-vulnerable/

News - March 18, 2020 - The COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic facing the country is having a profound impact on the economy and has greatly expanded the need for charitable organizations to provide additional services in an unprecedented manner. At the same time, the economic downturn will undoubtedly result in a contraction in contributions and other sources of revenue which are the…

CCUSA joins USCCB in support of Bridge Act

https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/2017/01/24/ccusa-joins-usccb-in-support-of-bridge-act/

News - January 24, 2017 - CCUSA joined the USCCB in support of the Bridge Act. The Bridge Act would provide temporary relief from deportation and ensure employment authorization to individuals who are eligible for the Department of Homeland Security’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. It would accomplish this by providing DACA-eligible individuals with “provisional protected presence” and employment…

CCUSA asks Senate for increased housing program investments for vulnerable populations

https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/2021/06/29/letter-to-senate-for-increased-investments-for-housing-programs-serving-families-and-individuals-who-are-poor-and-vulnerable/

News - June 29, 2021 - The Honorable Brian Schatz ChairmanSubcommittee on Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, Committee on Appropriations United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 The Honorable Susan Collins Ranking MemberSubcommittee on Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, Committee on Appropriations United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 Dear Chairman Schatz and Ranking Member…

CCUSA, USCCB file comments on proposed public charge rule

https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/2018/12/04/catholic-charities-usa-and-the-u-s-conference-of-catholic-bishops-file-comments-on-the-administrations-proposed-public-charge-rule-2/

News - December 4, 2018 -   Catholic Charities USA and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops file comments on the Administration’s Proposed Public Charge Rule strongly urging return to the current, longstanding interpretation of “public charge.” Read the full letter here

Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio

https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/members/catholic-charities-southwestern-ohio/

Member - August 17, 2015 - Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio serves and empowers people through God’s love in their times of vulnerability. We do so through a full range of local services that engage the community in building solidarity. Our mission is enabled by the generosity of donors and volunteers. Together, we serve and bring hope to more than 19,000 people…

CCUSA, USCCB, SVdP submit testimony on criminal justice reform

https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/2015/10/26/update-on-criminal-justice-reform/

News - October 26, 2015 - Long overdue criminal justice reform legislation is beginning to advance in the U.S. Congress. In a major step forward, last week the Senate Judiciary Committee passed the Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act of 2015 (S. 2123). Prior to introduction of the bill, Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA), in collaboration with the United States Conference of Catholic…

CCUSA asks Congress for increased EFSP funding in COVID-19 Stimulus Bill

https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/2020/03/17/ccusa-asks-congressional-leadership-and-house-and-senate-appropriators-to-increase-funding-for-the-emergency-food-and-shelter-program-in-covid-19-stimulus-bill/

News - March 17, 2020 - Catholic Charities USA and its 166 member agencies serving in all 50 States and the U.S. territories, are requesting, in light of the coronavirus crisis, a substantial funding increase for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) from the existing FY 2020 $125 million to $250 million. This request is based on the proven history…