Charities USA
Charities USA is the quarterly magazine for members of Catholic Charities USA. The magazine highlights the valuable work of Catholic Charities agencies, staff, and volunteers as they serve people in need. It contains feature articles, news, program updates, and other information of interest.

To read the current issue, archived issues, and online extras, please visit the Charities USA Web page.

Catholic Charities USA: 100 Years at the Intersection of Charity and Justice
This masterful work explores the development of Catholic Charities in the United States over the last one hundred years.

Featuring contributions by renowned Catholic scholars and respected leaders in the Catholic Charities movement, this work delves into the social and demographic realities that gave rise to the National Conference of Catholic Charities in 1910, the role of parishes in the development of diocesan agencies, the professionalization of social work and its impact on Catholic Charities, and the effect of church-state partnerships on the identity of Catholic charitable organizations.

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First Quarter 2010 Snapshot Survey: Social Services on the Edge
Across the country, local Catholic Charities agencies, on the frontlines during this economic crisis, continue to struggle to meet the increased needs of individuals and working families. Waiting lists are growing, agency staff are distressed and discouraged, and food vouchers are disappearing. Scarce and dwindling revenue sources from state/federal government, individuals, and corporations threaten programs, services, and staff. Social services are on the edge, wondering how they will continue to be able to serve their communities.

For more information, read the report or contact Roger Conner at (703) 236-6218 or rconner@catholiccharitiesusa.org.

Fourth Quarter 2009 Snapshot Survey: Emergency services on the line as financial crisis continues
The survey reveals a huge need across the country for life-sustaining emergency services – food, shelter, warmth. Requests continue to increase from the working poor and families, many who are coming to Catholic Charities for the first time and as a last resort.

For more information, read the report or contact Roger Conner at (703) 236-6218 or rconner@catholiccharitiesusa.org.

Third Quarter 2009 Snapshot Survey: Pantry shelves empty faster than ever
The survey reveals unprecedented levels of hunger -- with huge demands for food services and continued strain on mental health counseling and domestic violence services. The survey provides first-hand data and trends from the frontlines of social service during the current brutal economic recession.

For more information, read the report or contact Roger Conner at (703) 236-6218 or rconner@catholiccharitiesusa.org.

Catholic Charities Network At a Glance
Working to reduce poverty, promote human dignity, support families, and empower communities, Catholic Charities across the nation provided help and created hope for 9,164,981 (unduplicated) people regardless of their religious, social or economic backgrounds in 2009.

In all, 163 Catholic Charities agencies, provided an array of vital community-based services 14,975,726 times. This brief report details a 7.5% increase in services in 2009 and disturbing trends of the last few years.

Catholic Charities At a Glance 

For more information, please contact Roger Conner at (703) 236-6218 or rconner@catholiccharitiesusa.org.

Home is the Foundation
This brief illustrates the landscape of affordable housing in America and describes the current response of government, business, faith communities, and nonprofits such as Catholic Charities.

We hope that it will facilitate further dialogue on how to work together toward a housed America.

Home is the Foundation 

Catalysts & Collaborators in Social Ministry
Whether your agency is starting to pursue the vision of parish partnerships and parish social ministry or whether you are seeking to continually improve, this report will provide you with new and effective ideas.

Catholic Charities USA also provides an interactive Web page to connect you to resources used by various agencies and provide a forum for discussion with your colleagues.

Catalysts & Collaborators in Social Ministry 

For more information please contact Rachel Lustig at (703) 236-6234 or rlustig@catholiccharitiesusa.org.

Code of Ethics
Catholic Charities USA's organizational code of ethics is a vehicle for reflection in light of the principles and values of the Church in the Modern World. This revised Code of Ethics was adopted by Catholic Charities USA's Board of Trustees on September 12, 2007, and is available for adoption and implementation by all member agencies.

For more information, please contact Robert Colbert at (703) 236-6203 or rcolbert@catholiccharitiesusa.org. 

Poverty in America: A Threat to the Common Good
Poverty in this nation is an ongoing disaster that threatens the health and well-being of our country, which our children will inherit. In response to the growing problem of poverty, this policy paper has been drafted as a statement from Catholic Charities USA and its membership across the nation.

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Tools for Reflection and Action 

Poverty and Racism: Overlapping Threats to the Common Good
This document helps us begin a process for change by first educating us, then causing us to reflect on our own personal experiences, and finally moving us to recommit ourselves to addressing the issue of racism and poverty in our lifetime.

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Poverty in America: Beyond the Numbers
Catholic Charities agencies understand the consequences of poverty first-hand, and also know the solutions for helping individuals get on a path to self-sufficiency.

Learn more about the challenges facing those in poverty by reading this document.

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Justice for Newcomers: A Call for Solidarity and Reform
This 2005 document represents the response of Catholic Charities USA and its members to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' campaign for immigration reform, Justice for Immigrants: A Journey of Hope.

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This document is no longer in print.