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Catholic Charities Lays Off 19 Workers Due to Funding Cuts

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
19
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023

What we know

Location: Syracuse, New York.

Department affected: Refugee Program.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Catholic Charities, a nonprofit organization in Syracuse, has laid off 19 workers as a direct result of funding cuts for refugee programs initiated by the Trump administration. The layoffs come amid significant reductions in federal support for refugee resettlement, impacting the organization's ability to maintain its workforce. This decision reflects broader challenges faced by nonprofits reliant on government funding, as they adapt to changing political and economic landscapes. The layoffs highlight the ongoing struggles within the sector to provide essential services amidst financial constraints.

Catholic Charities cut 19 jobs affecting its Refugee Program team as of October 1, 2023.

LayoffTalk has tracked 30 layoff events at Catholic Charities since October 2023, affecting a combined 1,554 employees.

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30
EVENTS TRACKED
1,723
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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