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CCUSA stands in solidarity with immigrants and their families

https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/2017/01/26/catholic-charities-usa-stands-in-solidarity-with-immigrants-and-their-families/

News - January 26, 2017 - Alexandria, Va. — Sister Donna Markham OP, PhD, president and CEO of Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA), expressed profound concern about President Trump’s immigration-related executive actions and the potential impact these actions will have on those who are most vulnerable. “Pope Francis has urged people not to close the door on migrants and refugees. In concert…

CCUSA expresses appreciation for introduction of Immigration Court Efficiency and Children’s Court Act of 2023

https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/2023/11/03/ccusa-expresses-appreciation-for-introduction-of-immigration-court-efficiency-and-childrens-court-act-of-2023/

News - November 3, 2023 - In a letter to members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) President and CEO Kelly Alys Robinson expressed appreciation for the introduction of the Immigration Court Efficiency and Children’s Court Act of 2023, which aims to establish a child-friendly immigration court system specifically designed to prioritize their safety and…

CCUSA opposes executive order to suspend entry of certain immigrants

https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/2020/04/23/ccusas-president-and-ceo-opposes-the-administrations-executive-order-to-suspend-the-entry-of-certain-immigrants/

News - April 23, 2020 - Alexandria, Va. — Sister Donna Markham OP, PhD, President and CEO of Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) opposed yesterday’s executive order forbidding certain immigrants from entering the United States calling it inconsistent with our faith tradition and our longstanding practice of welcoming refugees and migrants to our country. “While we understand the desire to protect people…

COVID-19 takes toll on immigrant, refugee communities in Nashville

https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/stories/covid-19-takes-toll-on-immigrant-refugee-communities-in-nashville-diocese/

Story - July 20, 2020 - Middle Tennessee’s immigrant and refugee communities have been hit particularly hard by the COVID-19 virus. In response, parishes and Catholic Charities of Tennessee have been trying to provide the spiritual and material support they need to persevere through the pandemic. “We have some parishioners, they are very, very sick,” said Father David Ramirez, the director…

CCUSA responds to executive action on immigration

https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/2014/11/22/catholic-charities-usa-responds-to-executive-action-on-immigration/

News - November 22, 2014 - Alexandria, Virginia (November 21, 2014) – Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA), one of the largest networks of social services providers in this country, responded to the executive action on immigration announced last night by President Obama by calling it an important step towards protecting immigrants and strengthening families. The decision moves our nation closer towards creating…

CCUSA opposes proclamation restricting immigration, family reunification

https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/2020/02/02/catholic-charities-usa-voices-opposition-to-further-restricting-immigration-and-family-reunification/

News - February 2, 2020 - “We urge the administration to reverse this action and consider the human and strategic costs of these harmful bans.” Alexandria, Va. (February 2, 2020) — The President issued a proclamation yesterday restricting the issuance of immigrant visas to people from Burma (Myanmar), Eritrea, Kyrgyzstan and Nigeria. People from Sudan and Tanzania will no longer be…

Immigration Services

https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/what-we-do/immigration-services/

Catholic Charities agencies provide care to our sisters and brothers, who often come to us in their time of greatest need. Our ministry to vulnerable people on the move is a cornerstone of our Catholic identity.

Strengthening marriages keeps immigrant kids at home, out of trouble

https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/stories/strengthening-marriages-keeps-immigrant-kids-in-the-home-and-out-of-trouble/

Story - August 11, 2015 - El Centro, a community center operated by Catholic Charities in Trenton, New Jersey, for the city’s large Latino population, is keeping immigrants kids in their homes and out of trouble by helping their parents develop a stronger marriage. The center’s “Within My Reach” course, funded by an HHS Healthy Marriages grant, helps couples strengthen their…

Immigrants build small businesses, self-sufficiency after training

https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/stories/with-training-and-resources-immigrants-build-small-businesses-and-self-sufficiency/

Story - August 11, 2015 - Owning a business can help immigrants build financial stability for their families, and while they have the skills, talents, and energy to contribute to a business, they lack the know-how and resources to start one. That’s where Catholic Charities of Camden’s Small Business Development Program comes in. Over the last ten years, this innovative program…

CCUSA urges shared commitment to improve immigration process

https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/2019/06/04/ccusa-urges-a-shared-commitment-to-improve-our-immigration-process/

News - June 4, 2019 - CCUSA urges Congress to work together to strengthen and improve our nation’s migrant and refugee policies so they are welcoming, just and humane. The introduction of H.R. 6, the “American Dream and Promise Act of 2019,” is a strong first step in meeting our country’s shared commitment to a just immigration process. Read the full…

CCUSA letter opposes House immigration bill

https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/2023/05/08/ccusa-letter-opposing-house-immigration-bill/

News - May 8, 2023 - Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) wrote to House leaders today in opposition to the Secure the Border Act of 2023 (H.R. 2). If adopted, this legislation would severely restrict vulnerable people’s access to asylum, detain more families including children, undermine U.S. efforts to effectively manage immigration, and dismantle the public-private infrastructure currently in place to manage…

CCUSA, USCCB urge continued funding for disaster, immigration programs

https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/2017/07/19/ccusa-and-usccb-urge-continued-funding-for-programs-that-help-communities-in-areas-of-disaster-and-immigration/

News - July 19, 2017 - Catholic Charities USA and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops wrote a joint letter to the House Committee on Appropriations urging the members to continue funding programs that help communities mitigate and respond to natural disasters and provide resources toward humane implementation of immigration laws. Read the full letter.