Male, 40, California, household of 9, income less than $8,860
Mission:
“The Catholic Campaign for Human Development is the domestic anti-poverty, social justice program of the U.S. Catholic bishops. Its mission is to address the root causes of poverty in America through promotion and support of community-controlled, self-help organizations and through transformative education.” USCCB
Action:
- Participate in a JustFaith Workshop
- Go on a Journey to Justice Retreat
- Youth Involvement: Youth Arts Contest
- Learn about the CCHD Youth Arts Contest by watching this video.
- Youth Ministry: Resources and Activities
- You can also take action by donating monetarily through the CCHD website: http://www.usccb.org/cchd/or you could choose a funded group, nearest you, and donate some of your time to volunteer for/with:
- PEACE: Polk Ecumenical Action Council for Empowerment - is a direct-action grassroots organization working to effect institutional change on a variety of community issues by influencing public policy. www.thedartcenter.org/location/peace/
- FAITH: Fighting Against Injustice Toward Harmony is an interfaith congregation-based community organization. Members pledge to work together to address injustices and root causes of poverty in Volusia County. (LINK TBA)
- FOCUS: Federation of Congregations United to Serve is a faith-based community organization that develops leaders and empowers people to take democratic action in order to improve the quality of life for families in Orange County. www.focusorlando.org
- CCA: Congregations for Community Action is an organization which participates in the South Brevard Area Interfaith Sponsoring Committee in helping to eradicate poverty and empower low-income people and families in Brevard County.
http://www.congregationsforcommunityaction.org/index.html
Resources
Local Brochure for CCHD
Just Faith Flyer
Journey to Justice Brochure
Apply for a CCHD Grant
2012-2013 CCHD Youth Arts Contest Information
Answers to frequently asked questions about CCHD funding
CCHD, in policy and practice, denies funding to groups that take positions contrary to Catholic teaching . CCHD is committed to Gospel values and Catholic teaching: Learn about the Review and Renewal of CCHD here.
CCHD Grant Process and TimelineLinks
USCCB: Catholic Campaign for Human Development
Poverty USA
Just Faith2011 First Place CCHD Youth Arts Contest Winner from St. Margaret Mary Catholic School
2010 CCHD YOUTH ARTS CONTEST WINNERS
1st Place
7-9 Grade
“A Shovel of Social Justice” by Anthony Rojas and Maria Rojas from St. Andrew Catholic School.
10-12 Grade
“Help Give Hope” by Lauren Cooper and Brianna Atkins from Father Lopez Catholic High School.
2nd Place
7-9 Grade:
- “A Spark of Hope” by Casey Blackwell, Katie Millsaps, Veronica Hebeler, Sabrina Searles, and Summer Plesko from St. Andrew Catholic School
- “The Social Justice Board Game” by Madison Buckley, Jake Broschart, and Catherine Tyson from St. Margaret Mary Catholic School
10-12 Grade
“Spread the Peace and Love” by Jordan Maugeri, Oanh Truong, and Amanda McCarthy from Father Lopez Catholic High School.
3rd Place
7-9 Grade
“The Fisherman” by David Lausberg from St. Andrew Catholic School.
10-12 Grade
“Helping Hands” by Emily Wirght, Lilee Boccarossa, Kate Ohlweein, and Kourtney Littles from Fr. Lopez Catholic High School.
Honorable Mention:
7-9 Grade
- “Charity vs. Social Justice” by Isaias Oliver and Benjamin Fleming from St. Andrew Catholic School
- “Stay Above the Poverty Line” by Marissa Mohs and Cristina Cristy from St. Margaret Mary Catholic School
- “Uprooting Poverty” by Ricky Pryor and Alex Isa from St. Margaret Mary Catholic School
10-12 Grade
“Our World” by Ashleigh Buth, Robbie, Malik Pottinger, and Boyd Goodall.
- Learn about the CCHD Youth Arts Contest by watching this video.
