Catholic Campaign for Human Development is a domestic anti-poverty, social justice program sponsored by the U.S. Catholic Bishops. The Campaign puts the gospel and ur Catholic Social Teachings into action by:
Funding community-controlled, self-help and economic development projects that attack the root causes of poverty and empower citizens to address poverty and injustice
Sponsoring educational projects like Education for Solidarity, Journey to Justice Retreats, and co-sponsor Public Discipleship
Some funded projects include:
SAGINAW FAMILY CHILD CARE NETWORK trains women to do child care; gives low income women an opportunity through Individual Development Accounts to save money for setting up a small business, purchasing a home, or continuing their education.
NEW ALTERNATIVE YOUTH SERVICE gives 60 at-risk Saginaw youth an opportunity to stay in school, stay away from gangs, violence, drugs, and prevent pregnancy.
EZEKIEL is an inter-denominational church-based community-organizing project, which works on addressing delinquency, youth, prescription drugs and metro-equity issues.
GATEWAY FARMER?S MARKET COOP, INC. is a local group of small farmers and Amish farmers who set up a cooperative to sell their produce and crafts in Clare County.
For more information, contact Leona Sullivan at 989-797-6671 or lsullivan@dioceseofsaginaw.org or visit http://www.usccb.org/cchd/
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