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CCUSA concerned with impact of new SNAP work requirement regulation
News - December 20, 2018 - Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) is deeply concerned that after Congress recently passed a bipartisan Farm Bill the proposed SNAP Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD) regulation seeks to cut off access to nutrition assistance without providing support for those impacted. CCUSA in its previous comments to USDA (see comments) has continually called for respecting the ability…
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…
CCUSA, USCCB, SVdP call 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…
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.
CCUSA joins charities requesting $60 billion to help 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 supports passage of Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2016
News - July 5, 2016 - Sister Donna Markham OP, PhD/ABPP, President and CEO of CCUSA, wrote to members of the House of Representatives, asking them to support H.R. 2646. The Mental Health Crisis Act of 2016 takes the first step in reforming and improving the US’ fragmented mental health care system. The bill improves integration of primary care, substance abuse…
Making the world a better place through volunteering
https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/stories/making-the-world-a-better-place-through-volunteering/
Story - September 28, 2018 - Since 1941, the mission of Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada (CCSN) has been to serve those in need — the most vulnerable — regardless of race, religion or creed. As a leading community resource, CCSN offers help and hope with dignity as it strives to meet the diverse needs of men, women and children in…
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
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…
Local businesses and FeedMore of Western New York share their excess
Story - April 14, 2020 - Yesterday, Catholic Charities food pantry staff, as well as employees from its Workforce and Education and Immigration and Refugee Assistance Program, pitched in to pick up and sort eggs, pastries, vegetables, fruit and more for distribution to the agency’s nine food pantries in three counties (Erie, Cattaraugus and Allegany). More than 500 dozen eggs and…
CCUSA asks Congress for increased EFSP funding 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…
CCUSA urges Senate to pass PROMESA
https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/2016/06/23/ccusa-urges-senate-to-pass-promesa/
News - June 23, 2016 - CCUSA wrote a letter to the Senate urging the lawmakers to take up and pass PROMESA, the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act. The bill will allow the island to restructure its debt and continue to pay for needed social services. The House of Representatives passed the legislation with bipartisan support and robust…