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Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD)
2012 Grants Awarded
Six organizations in the Diocese of Des Moines received a total of $6,100 from the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) to support community-based efforts to combat poverty.
- Hispanic Ministry Outreach, Sacred Heart of Valley Junction for ESL, health benefits education and legal assistance
- AMOS Health Care for All (Mid-Iowa) for Labor Market Strategy Project
- LINK, St. Patrick’s Church, Perry for literacy, substance abuse prevention for parents and youth, basic computer classes, tax credits, and Power Learner Campaign
- Center for Social Ministry, Des Moines area organization heading the JustFaith program for 30 week justice education program
- Mercy College Building Hope Project, a project providing a year long-structured service learning experience for students and faculty focused on assisting homeless and underserved individuals
- Faith in Action, a four day retreat for high school students in the Des Moines area
About the Catholic Campaign for Human Development
Created by the U.S.C.C.B. in 1970 to address the root causes of poverty. CCHD funds projects that bring poor and low-income people together to work for change in their communities. Since its beginning, more than $280 million in CCHD grants have funded over 7,000 community-based self-help projects that create jobs, fight crime, ensure decent wages, reform schools, and provide affordable housing. Catholic Charities coordinates the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD). This effort to end poverty and economic injustice is made possible through an annual parish collection on the weekend before Thanksgiving. The Diocesan Director evaluates and recommends local organizations that have applied for CCHD national grants. In addition an ad hoc committee advises the diocese on the distribution of local funds, which are a percentage of the overall local collection.
Contact: Ken Bresnan
Parish Outreach Liaison
515-237-5089
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