CCHD Supporting Anti-Poverty Projects
CCHD allocate funds to community projects that help low-income people in decisions that affect their lives, families and communities, promote the mission and vision of CCHD while adhering to the moral and social teachings of the Catholic Church.
CCHD is committed to accountability and transparency.
Where does CCHD Funding Come From?
Our primary source of support is a once-a-year collection held in parishes across the United States. The annual collection, usually held in November, is split between the national office and the Diocese of Phoenix.
^ From our collections, 25% of the proceeds collected in our diocese go to funding local initiatives. The remaining 75% support national initiatives that address the root causes of poverty through non-profit, self-help organizations.
Does Your Organization Need Support?
Are you an organization that serves the poor in our community and would like to apply for a grant?
Annual CCHD contributions to support community organizations are made possible by Catholics throughout the United States who contribute to CCHD each year. To qualify for CCHD funds, applicant organizations must not promote, in any way, activities that work against Catholic values. CCHD’s grants to local anti-poverty efforts are screened, awarded and monitored in close partnership with local Catholic dioceses. CCHD grants to groups in a local community require the explicit approval of the bishop of that diocese.
For more information on grant guidelines and policies or to apply for a grant please visit the USCCB CCHD website.