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Catholic Campaign for Human Development
Up to 11.5% of Maine's population lives in poverty.
The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD), funded yearly by a special collection in all parishes the weekend before Thanksgiving, offers mini grants to local anti-poverty initiatives throughout Maine. Recently, questions were raised about who gets funded and how eligibility is determined, so we would like to share the following information with you. CCHD funds eligible organizations that meet the Basic Principles of Catholic Social Teaching. See letter from Bishop Morin, USCCB The CCHD philosophy emphasizes empowerment and participation for those in poverty. By helping the poor to participate in the decisions and actions that affect their lives and communities, CCHD empowers them to move beyond poverty. Catholic organizations that meet this criteria can be eligible for funding. It does not fund “direct service” projects, but rather, those that address the root causes of poverty and bring about institutional change by involving consumers in the process of change. All applications for funding must be endorsed by a Parish Social Justice & Peace Commission and approved by the Bishop.
2008/2009 funded groups: Volunteers for Hancock Jail Residents Preble Street —Homeless Voices for Justice My Sister’s Keeper Mentor Program Food and Medicine — Worker Center Eastern Maine
We appreciate all contributions to the Catholic Campaign for Human Development and hope this collection will again allow us to support worthy projects. There’s no vacation from poverty If you have any questions about local CCHD funds, please call 1-800-CARE-002. CCHD helps us fulfill the appeal of Pope Benedict XVI in this year’s World Day of Peace Message:
I extend to every disciple of Christ and to every person of good will a warm invitation to expand their hearts to meet the needs of the poor and to take whatever practical steps are possible in order to help them. (2009 World Day of Peace Message: Fighting Poverty to Build Peace, #15.)
207-871-7464, ext. 2670 (Portland)
Email: psm@ccmaine.org
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Every 4 hours, a child is born into poverty in Maine.
