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New York tenants at risk of eviction as moratorium comes to end
Story - June 22, 2020 - As New York’s court system prepares to hear cases again and the June 20 expiration of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s moratorium on evictions approaches, Antonio Garcia, an official of Catholic Charities of New York, said the agency is prepared to help at-risk tenants. On March 20, Cuomo announced the 90-day moratorium to protect residential and commercial…
CCUSA opposes action to decrease number of refugees, families seeking resettlement
News - October 1, 2020 - Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) strongly opposes the administration’s action to decrease the number of refugees welcomed into the United States to no more than 15,000; a new record low since the program began in 1980. “We call upon the administration to consider the refugee resettlement program’s humanitarian mission to protect those in need,” said Sister…
CCUSA, USCCB joint comments on SNAP requirements, services for ABAWDs
News - April 9, 2018 - In a joint response, Catholic Charities USA and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops answered the United States Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service’s request for public comment on the advance notice of proposed rulemaking concerning SNAP requirements and services for able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWDs). Read the full comments.
It shouldn’t cost more to be poor: Helping the unbanked with finances
Story - August 26, 2015 - There’s a saying: “It costs more to be poor.” And it’s true when it comes to individuals who operate outside of the financial mainstream. They frequently face less secure, less convenient and more expensive alternatives to carrying out their everyday financial transactions. Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph is working to change that, helping low-income…
CCUSA submits comments opposing SNAP proposed rule
https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/2019/09/23/ccusa-submits-comments-opposing-snap-proposed-rule/
News - September 23, 2019 - Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) joins the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), the Catholic Health Association of the United States (CHA), Catholic Rural Life and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to issue comments today opposing the proposed rule because it would make the SNAP program less efficient, discourage personal savings, undermine the…
N.Y. Archdiocese, partner offer COVID-19 tests in underserved communities
Story - June 17, 2020 - An organization whose work was praised by Pope Francis late last year has partnered with the Archdiocese of New York to offer free COVID-19 testing in predominantly Latino communities in and around New York City. In a June 15 news release, SOMOS Community Care, a network of more than 2,500 medical providers in the New…
CCUSA, others urge president, Congress to address pandemic crisis
News - September 25, 2020 - The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, The Catholic Health Association of the United States, Catholic Charities USA, the National Catholic Educational Association, Catholic Relief Services, the United States Society of St. Vincent de Paul, and the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities sent a letter to President Trump and Congress urging swift action on…
CCUSA, others comment on Global Compact on Refugees and Migration
News - April 4, 2018 - Several Catholic partners have joined in a statement commending the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) for his able leadership in developing the latest draft for the Global Compact on Refugees. In the statement, Catholic Charities USA and the other partners, made recommendations to support and strengthen the compact, including addressing the root causes…
CCUSA urges support for evidence-based policymaking
https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/2015/07/29/ccusa-urges-support-for-evidence-based-policymaking/
News - July 29, 2015 - Last week, CCUSA Executive Vice President Brian Corbin wrote to the Senate to urge passage of the Evidence-Based Policymaking Commission Act of 2015. This act, which passed in the House last Monday, would create a 15-member commission to examine our country’s data collection and research policies, ensuring that researchers have access to powerful administrative data…
Case Manager – Employment Specialist 1
Job - April 11, 2024 - Case Manager – Employment Specialist 1 Ministry: Newcomers – MRS Primary Office: Manassas Hours per Week: 40 Starting Hourly Rate $24.14 Telework Available: Hybrid 1 day after 90 days of training Position Description The Employment Specialist of Catholic Charities Diocese of the Arlington (CCDA), Migration and Refugee Services (MRS), assists and prepares both refugees and…
CCUSA submits religious exemption comments to Department of Labor
News - September 16, 2019 - Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) respectfully submits these comments in response to the Department of Labor Office of Federal Contract Compliance Program proposed regulations related to the religious exemptions set forth in section 204(c) of Executive Order (“EO”) 11246. 84 Fed. Reg. 41677 (Aug. 15, 2019), Implementing Legal Requirements Regarding the Equal Opportunity Clause’s Religious Exemption.…
CCUSA submits congressional testimony to affect poverty reduction
News - May 25, 2016 - Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) submitted testimony before the House of Representatives Committee on Ways and Means for its hearing entitled “Moving America’s Families Forward: Setting Priorities for Reducing Poverty and Expanding Opportunity.” In its testimony, CCUSA outlines the efforts being undertaken by Catholic Charities agencies across the country to alleviate poverty in the United States…