Special Events

Catholic Campaign for Human Development Collection - November 21st & 22nd

What is the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD)?
CCHD was founded in 1970 by the bishops of the United States as the Catholic Church’s domestic anti-poverty program. For nearly 40 years, CCHD has helped make long-term changes in the economic condition of Communities across the United States. CCHD supports projects that address the root causes of poverty. It is a complement to the direct-assistance mission of Catholic Charities agencies and other emergency relief programs run by the Church.

How does CCHD make lasting change in communities?
CCHD funds organizing and economic development programs in communities across the United States. In organizing programs, poor and marginalized people are empowered by joining together to make decisions, seek solutions to local problems, and find ways to improve their lives and neighborhoods. Economic development initiatives help poor and low income people to develop new businesses, create new jobs, and develop assets that are owned by families and communities. CCHD also provides educational opportunities for Catholics to learn about poverty, interact with those affected by it, and reflect on our faith response to it.

Who’s living in poverty?
As of 2007, the U.S. government says that a family of four is poor if its income is less than $21,203; a family of three, $16,530; and a two-person family, $13,540 (U.S. Census Bureau).

What can I do?
You can make a difference:

Donate. Your generous donations in the CCHD Collection and throughout the year are vital to CCHD’s anti-poverty mission. The money requested for help is generally more than twice the available funds.

Learn. Take advantage of the awareness programs that CCHD offers to learn more about poverty, those affected by it, and our responsibilities as members of the Church.

Pray for those who receive CCHD support for all caught in the cycle of poverty

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Rev: 11/16/09