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Leadership 18 CEOs call zero tolerance immigration policy harmful to children

https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/2018/06/19/statement-from-leadership-18s-non-profit-ceos-administrations-zero-tolerance-immigration-policy-harmful-to-children/

News - June 19, 2018 - In a statement from Leadership 18, a coalition of CEOs from some of the nation’s largest and most influential human service non-profits, nonprofit leaders noted that the separation of immigrant children from their parents is immoral and should never be a part of American policy. Read the full letter

CCUSA responds to executive action on immigration

https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/2014/11/22/catholic-charities-usa-responds-to-executive-action-on-immigration/

News - November 22, 2014 - Alexandria, Virginia (November 21, 2014) – Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA), one of the largest networks of social services providers in this country, responded to the executive action on immigration announced last night by President Obama by calling it an important step towards protecting immigrants and strengthening families. The decision moves our nation closer towards creating…

CCUSA urges prioritization of Military Family Basic Needs Allowance

https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/2020/10/20/catholic-charities-usa-urges-prioritization-of-the-military-family-basic-needs-allowance/

News - October 20, 2020 - Catholic Charities USA joins other organizations in urging the Senate Armed Services Committee to provide needed assistance to struggling military families by prioritizing the Military Family Basic Needs Allowance in the Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Read the full letter.

Catholic Charities Palm Beach, FL

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Member - August 13, 2015 - For more than 40 years, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Palm Beach has served people in need throughout the five counties of Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin, Okeechobee and Palm Beach. We serve the homeless, people at risk of homelessness, survivors of human trafficking, immigrants, refugees, people suffering from mental health issues, families with…

Every person has dignity, every person deserves care

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Story - April 8, 2020 - The National Catholic Partnership on Disability released a resource called “Rights of Persons with Disabilities to Medical Treatment During the COVID-19 Pandemic.” The document quotes the U.S. Bishops’ statement on Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services: “[T]his is the foundation of its concern to respect the sacredness of every human life from…

Year of Mercy: Clothe the naked

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Prayer & Reflection - March 21, 2016 - Opening Prayer Almighty and merciful God, look with compassion on our affliction, and so lighten your children’s burden and confirm their faith, that they may always trust without hesitation in your gracious providence. Amen. Read Luke 10:25-37 Responsorial Psalm Psalm 25:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7, 10-11 R. But you, Lord, my strength, come quickly to help…

Catholic Charities of the Texas Panhandle

https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/members/catholic-charities-of-the-texas-panhandle/

Member - August 17, 2015 - Since 1932, Catholic Charities of the Texas Panhandle has been providing help and creating hope for the most vulnerable within our community. It all started with a soup kitchen and has grown over the last 90 years to further the value and dignity of all human life. From feeding the elderly and disabled to pregnancy…

CCUSA comments to House Agriculture Committee on Farm Bill

https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/2018/04/19/ccusa-submits-comments-regarding-farm-bill-to-house-agriculture-committee/

News - April 19, 2018 - CCUSA – with the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, Catholic Rural Life, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and Catholic Relief Services – sent a letter to the House Committee on Agriculture in order to submit comments about the “Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018” (H.R. 2), also known as the farm bill. Read…

Saved from domestic violence

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Story - December 11, 2018 - Sara*, a Nigerian survivor of domestic violence, had lived undocumented in the United States for over 20 years. She endured years of severe physical and emotional abuse at the hands of her U.S. citizen husband. Sara did not know of any available alternative to her situation. Catholic Charities recognized that Sara qualified for relief under…

Catholic Charities Diocese of Camden

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Member - August 14, 2015 - Catholic Charities Diocese of Camden is a faith-based agency rooted in the Gospel and in the social teaching of the Catholic Church. We provide social services to advocate for and empower the poor, oppressed or vulnerable. We do this on a non-discriminatory, non-sectarian basis throughout the six southern New Jersey counties.