News - March 8, 2018 - Alexandria, Va. (March 8, 2018) – Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA), one of the nation’s largest networks of social service providers and disaster operations, announced today that it has been awarded nearly $1.5 million by the Walmart Foundation for disaster recovery.  The funds will go directly towards meeting the long-term needs of the individuals and families in…

News - April 24, 2017 - Alexandria, Va. – Sister Donna Markham OP, PhD, president and CEO of Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA), announced today that Mrs. Estelle Anderson of Buffalo, N.Y. has been named the CCUSA Volunteer of the Year for 2017 (Click here for a brief video featuring Mrs. Anderson). “Estelle truly embodies the generous charity Jesus describes in the…

News - May 4, 2017 - Alexandria, Va. – Sister Donna Markham OP, PhD, president and CEO of Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) expressed her deep concern about today’s vote by the House of Representatives to replace the Affordable Care Act with the American Health Care Act (AHCA). “The vote falls far short of protecting the millions of Americans who have insurance…

News - July 19, 2017 - Alexandria, Va. — Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) President and CEO Sister Donna Markham, OP, PhD, expressed the following in a letter to the Chairperson and Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee urging members to prioritize and protect programs that support and uplift the poor and vulnerable in our country. “While CCUSA supports the responsible…

News - August 24, 2017 - Alexandria, Va. – Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) is pleased to announce a new partnership with the SunTrust Foundation to expand client access to entrepreneurship training and savings programs throughout the southeastern United States. The partnership includes a donation of $110,000 and is in response to the need for targeted asset development activities specifically related to…

News - June 18, 2015 - Alexandria, Va. (June 18, 2015) – In response to today’s release of Laudato Si’ (“Praised be You”), Pope Francis’ second encyclical, Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) President Sr. Donna Markham, OP, PhD, said she hopes its message will inform, inspire, and influence discussion about how our obligation to care for creation is as essential as our…

News - August 19, 2015 - Alexandria, Va. – Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA), one of the nation’s largest networks of social service providers and disaster operations networks, announced today it has awarded $8.4 million in grants to 24 Catholic Charities member agencies across the country to assist vulnerable populations affected by a disaster. The grants will go directly towards helping meet…

News - October 2, 2015 - Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA), one of the nation’s largest networks of social service providers, stands ready to support its agencies in their efforts to provide relief to individuals affected by hurricanes and flood-related events. Catholic Charities agencies are entrenched in communities for the life of the community, helping individuals and families navigate their every day…

News - January 19, 2016 - Alexandria, Virginia (January 18, 2016) — Five individuals with a history of working on the front lines for justice and opportunity for all will be recognized with the national “Keep the Dream Alive Honors” from Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) in appreciation for their lifelong commitment and service. “I am pleased to help Catholic Charities agencies…

News - September 16, 2016 - Alexandria, Va. — As a founding partner of the Wilson-Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunities (LEO) at the University of Notre Dame, Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) led a panel discussion on Capitol Hill to discuss the first of its kind study, “The Impact of Homelessness Prevention Programs on Homelessness,” which finds homeless prevention programs dramatically decrease…

Prayer & Reflection - March 26, 2024 - Ministry can be exhausting. Working in direct service, there is always another client in need. In advocacy spaces, there is an impossible balance to be maintained between the needed and the possible. Maybe this week we’re coloring eggs or buying new dresses in preparation for Easter. Maybe we’re getting another phone call from somebody who…

News - September 10, 2014 - Alexandria, Virginia (September 10, 2014) – Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA), one of the nation’s largest networks of social service providers, announced today that Maureen Varnon, an experienced communications professional with a history of running successful marketing and communications campaigns, has joined the organization as Senior Vice President of Communications and Marketing. Varnon, a former Senior…