Professional Interest Section Membership

One of the most highly valued aspects of joining Catholic Charities USA is the opportunity to connect with professionals in your field. Section members receive:

• Topical newsletter/other communication focusing on issues of relevance to your specialty
• Leadership development opportunities
• Special trainings and workshops in your field
• E-mail discussion lists and other networking opportunities
• Section directory

In addition, sections sponsor workshops, conference calls, and trainings throughout the year, as well as an annual meeting.

In order to join a section, you must be a currently paid individual member. Catholic Charities USA Sections are premium membership options for individuals who have a professional or personal interest in the following areas of service:

Aging
Concerned with older adults and their families, dealing with such topics as nursing homes, home healthcare, wellness activities, housing, and the Older American Act, among other issues.
$50 annual dues

Children, Youth, and Family Services
Dedicated to child welfare issues, such as residential care, day care, foster care, youth services, pregnancy, parenting, and adoption, and more.
$50 annual dues

Development and Communications - Benefits
Committed to promoting the goals of Catholic Charities and providing the tools to support communication, public relations, marketing, and fundraising activities.
$30 annual dues

Emergency Services
Concerned with disaster response; emergency financial, clothing, and food assistance; and services for victims of abuse.
$35 annual dues

Health and Behavioral Health Care
Dedicated to identifying funding sources for health care services; gathering resources and information about health care issues; and keeping abreast of health care industry standards.
$50 annual dues

Housing and Community Development
Devoted to building healthier communities through housing counseling, developing and maintaining housing units, and shelter services.
$30 annual dues

Management and Administration
Concerned with administrative, management, and leadership skill development in the context of Catholic social teaching and professional standards.
$35 annual dues

Parish Social Ministry
Committed to nurturing, fostering, and supporting Catholic parish leaders who do direct service, advocacy, community organizing, and justice education activities.
$25 annual dues

To join a section, contact Moira Bindner at (703) 236-6228, or mbindner@catholiccharitiesusa.org.