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If a brother or sister has nothing to wear and has no food for the day, and one of you says to them, ‘Go in peace, keep warm, and eat well,’ but you do not give them the necessities of the body, what good is it?
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The good that follows the storm: Catholic Charities USA and disaster relief
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CCUSA’s President and CEO travels to Northwest Florida to present $1 million for disaster relief efforts
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CCUSA President and CEO Sister Donna Markham Reflects on Border Visit
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The good that follows the storm: Catholic Charities USA and disaster relief
Ashenafi Anota, administration and transportation coordinator for Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA), knows how good can come out of disasters. ”I have seen so many volunteers helping at churches and distribution centers,” Ahenafi said. “Even random people who happened to see me at a location have said to me that they would help if we need …
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Charities USA Fall 2018
Trauma-informed care, the main subject of the current issue, has a simple premise: Most people experience traumatic events in childhood and throughout their lives that impact their behavioral health.
CCUSA’s President and CEO travels to Northwest Florida to present $1 million for disaster relief efforts
Sister Donna Markham, OP, PhD, president and CEO of Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) traveled to Northwest Florida this week to present $1 million to Catholic Charities in response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Michael. CCUSA has already provided more than $1.5 million to other Catholic Charities agencies, including those in South Georgia, recovering from …