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CCUSA writes HHS on faith-based organizations and public funding
News - November 24, 2017 - Greater clarity in participation and enforcement of existing statutory requirements for faith-based organizations can reduce uncertainty and unnecessary hurdles to participation in HHS related programs. Read full letter
CCUSA FY2016 appropriations update
https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/2015/08/03/fy2016-appropriations-update/
News - August 3, 2015 - With Congress preparing to leave town for the August recess, the likely outcome of the FY2016 federal budget process is most likely to be a continuing resolution (CR) before the end of the current fiscal year on September 30th. CCUSA staff are monitoring the process closely and continue to meet with members of the House…
Caritas campaign makes strides, but has work to do welcoming migrants
Story - June 15, 2021 - Participants logged more than 370,000 miles in symbolic solidarity walks with migrants over the past four years, but the leaders of Caritas Internationalis know there are many miles to go in changing attitudes toward immigration. “Where there is indifference and intolerance toward migrants, Caritas will stand by them to express the love and concern of…
CCUSA advocates for final Farm Bill that strengthens SNAP
News - September 18, 2018 - Sister Donna Markham OP, PhD, president and CEO of Catholic Charities USA, joined leaders of other Christian organizations as members of the “Circle of Protection” in urging members of Congress to pass a final Farm Bill that does not reduce SNAP funding or the number of people who receive SNAP food assistance. Read the full…
CCUSA joins other affordable housing stakeholders in support of HOTMA
News - July 15, 2016 - Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA), along with a broad cross-section of stakeholders in the affordable housing realm, urged members of the Senate to pass the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HOTMA). The legislation is an important step forward to address a number of significant items that have enjoyed consensus over the years. There is more to…
CCUSA asks administration to restore, enhance charitable giving incentives
News - August 3, 2022 - The Honorable Joseph BidenPresident of the United StatesThe White HouseWashington, DC 20500 The Honorable Nancy PelosiSpeakerU.S. House of RepresentativesWashington, DC 20515 The Honorable Chuck SchumerSenate Majority LeaderU.S. SenateWashington, DC 20510 The Honorable Kevin McCarthyHouse Republican LeaderU.S. House of RepresentativesWashington, DC 20515 The Honorable Mitch McConnellSenate Republican LeaderU.S. SenateWashington, DC 20510 RE: Enable Charitable Nonprofits to…
AmeriCorps serving refugees through financial literacy
https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/stories/americorps-serving-refugees-through-financial-literacy/
Story - January 7, 2019 - AmeriCorps members working with Catholic Charities help refugees resettle in a number of ways, including language, case management and legal aid. But one essential part of their service is providing financial literacy to refugees, helping them toward self-sufficiency. CCUSA incorporated financial literacy into the application for the Refugee Resettlement AmeriCorps Program. The Corporation for National…
CCUSA president and CEO addresses reported plans of ICE raids
News - July 13, 2019 - Alexandria, Va. — Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) strongly opposes the reported plans of ICE raids this weekend. The threats of deportation and family separation are causing anxiety and fear within the vulnerable communities our agencies serve, endangering immigrant rights and safety. Most significant is the lasting psychological damage family separation inflicts upon children. Such cruel…
The “Herods” of our times
https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/about-us/prayers-reflections/the-herods-of-our-times/
Prayer & Reflection - December 28, 2023 - Rise, take the child and his mother, flee to Egypt and stay there until I tell you.Herod is going to search for the child to destroy him. As we reflect on today’s reading from Matthew, we see Jesus incarnate in the families fleeing for their lives and arriving at our southern border. We see Jesus…
Presidential candidates share ideas to end poverty, create opportunity
News - August 3, 2015 - Leaders of the Circle of Protection, including Catholic Charities USA President Sister Donna Markham, have called on the 2016 presidential candidates to answer the question: “What would you do as president to offer help and opportunity to hungry and poor people in the United States and around the world?” So far, seven candidates have explained…
CCUSA comments on DHS proposed rule inhibiting declaration of disaster
https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/2021/03/18/ccusa-disaster-pa-comments-march-2021/
News - March 18, 2021 - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposed a rule that would inhibit a state governor’s ability to declare a disaster by adjusting the procedures for doing so. If implemented, this would hinder states and NGOs such as Catholic Charities to receive Public Assistance (PA) funds for clean up efforts. Our comments focus on how this…
Working to Reduce Poverty in America
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Catholic Charities USA supports a national network of agencies committed to encountering those along the margins, regardless of their faith. Join us in providing help and creating hope for those in need.