“Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.”—Matthew 25:40
Stories of Hope
World Day of the Poor: Turning Faith into Action for Lasting Change
With the Eighth World Day of the Poor coming up on November 17, 2024, Pope Francis is calling on people of faith and goodwill to combine the power of prayer with real, hands-on action.
Addressing the Impact of Mental Health & Poverty in America
Explore the intersection of poverty and mental health in America. Keep reading to discover solutions to break the cycle and promote equity.
How Communities are Reforming Criminal Justice in Florida
Criminal justice reform benefits everyone from victims to offenders. Read more to see how Florida groups are making change in their communities.
Environmental Inequality in Cancer Alley and Across America
Cancer Alley is the epitome of environmental inequality, but it doesn’t stand alone. Read more to see how communities are resisting environmental inequality.
Take Action on the Seventh World Day of the Poor
On the Seventh World Day of the Poor, we’re called to get personally involved. Read more to see how you can join the mission to end poverty.
6 Ways to Observe the Sixth World Day of the Poor
On the Sixth World Day of the Poor, join CCHD’s mission to eradicate poverty. Read more to learn what you can do and ways to get involved.
What Causes Food Insecurity and What are Solutions to It?
Imagine the entire state of California not knowing where their next meal will come from. For 38.3 million Americans—just shy of California’s 39.5 million population—this uncertainty is a reality of daily life. Learn more about food insecurity here.
World Day of the Poor 2021: Striving for Economic Justice
Sunday, November 14, 2021, is the fifth World Day of the Poor. It is a time where we are reminded of our call to empower and uplift our brothers and sisters who are marginalized and fall victim to systemic poverty. As Catholics, it is our duty to intentionally encounter those experiencing poverty in order to understand it on a deeper level...
Support For Immigrant Communities in San Antonio, TX
Around 12% (or 295,300 people) of the San Antonio population are immigrants. Located near the US/Mexico border, the city has been a beacon of hope to immigrants from around the world since the early 19th century. These vibrant communities have contributed not only billions of dollars to the local economy...
Busing, Segregation, and Education Reform in Boston
Boston and the neighboring city of Cambridge have been heralded as bastions of world-class education for ages. Prestigious schools can be found throughout the region -- and include 54 colleges such as Harvard, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Tufts University, and countless private schools, housing around 250,000 students...
Supporting Restorative Justice Practices in St. Louis
For 50 years, the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) has supported organizations in communities across the US that make positive differences in people's lives. By confronting the root causes of poverty and funding local groups that address systemic issues such as criminal justice, we aim to improve the lives of those who are marginalized. Every single person, as created in the image of God, is entitled to a happy and dignified life.
Doing Good Isn't Always Easy. But it's Never Been More Important.
"Goodness, together with love, justice and solidarity, are not achieved once and for all; they have to be realized each day. It is not possible to settle for what was achieved in the past and complacently enjoy it, as if we could somehow disregard the fact that many of our brothers and sisters still endure situations that cry out for our attention.”