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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 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 concerned about American Health Care Act
https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/2017/03/08/ccusa-concerned-about-american-health-care-act/
News - March 8, 2017 - Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) sent a letter to Congress today voicing its concern about the American Health Care Act. Sister Donna Markham OP, PhD, president and CEO of CCUSA, noted some commendable efforts of AHCA including protection for the unborn and greater flexibility for States. However, she lamented the risk of major reductions in health…
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 urges funding for housing vouchers in FY19 Transportation-HUD appropriations bill
News - September 11, 2018 - Catholic Charities USA joins with other organizations in urging that sufficient funds to fully renew Housing Choice Vouchers and to expand the availability of vouchers for vulnerable youth, families, and people with disabilities be included in the FY 2019 Transportation-HUD appropriations bill. Read the full letter
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 joins USCCB in support of Bridge Act
https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/2017/01/24/ccusa-joins-usccb-in-support-of-bridge-act/
News - January 24, 2017 - CCUSA joined the USCCB in support of the Bridge Act. The Bridge Act would provide temporary relief from deportation and ensure employment authorization to individuals who are eligible for the Department of Homeland Security’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. It would accomplish this by providing DACA-eligible individuals with “provisional protected presence” and employment…
CCUSA asks Senate for increased housing program investments for vulnerable populations
News - June 29, 2021 - The Honorable Brian Schatz ChairmanSubcommittee on Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, Committee on Appropriations United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 The Honorable Susan Collins Ranking MemberSubcommittee on Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, Committee on Appropriations United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 Dear Chairman Schatz and Ranking Member…
U.S. public wants Congress to help nonprofits aid communities
News - October 28, 2020 - Alexandria, Va. – The well-being of the U.S. would improve if the country’s more than 1.5 million nonprofit organizations received immediate legislative relief from Congress to support charity and community-building efforts during COVID-19 and the recession, a new poll finds. Less than a week before Election Day 2020, polling reveals the public believes charities, other…
Apostolic Nuncio to U.S. Addresses CCUSA Annual Gathering
Story - September 17, 2018 - Good afternoon! I am happy to be with you as you address the theme of migration in the context of the beautiful story of the the disciples on the road to Emmaus. As the Apostolic Nuncio, the representative of the Holy Father to the United States, I want to express the spiritual closeness and paternal…
CCUSA president and CEO urges increase in FY2019 refugee admissions to U.S.
News - September 5, 2018 - In a letter to President Trump, Sister Donna Markham OP, PhD, President & CEO of Catholic Charities USA, asked the president to take into consideration the plight of the more than 65 million refugees seeking humanitarian assistance and urged him to increase the number to be admitted into the United States through the Presidential Determination…
CCUSA, USCCB, SVdP submit testimony on criminal justice reform
https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/2015/10/26/update-on-criminal-justice-reform/
News - October 26, 2015 - Long overdue criminal justice reform legislation is beginning to advance in the U.S. Congress. In a major step forward, last week the Senate Judiciary Committee passed the Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act of 2015 (S. 2123). Prior to introduction of the bill, Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA), in collaboration with the United States Conference of Catholic…