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Welcome to the Official Website for the Office of
Social Action of the Diocese of Davenport.
Mission Statement
“To serve, promote and empower
parishes and other communities of faith to act upon Catholic Social
Teaching by providing resources and coordination!”
Two Feet of Social Action-English
Spanish Version
Credit: Social Action Department, Diocese of
Davenport, 2706 Gaines St., Davenport, Iowa, 52804-1998, 563-324-1911, Concept developed by Rev Marvin
A Mottet.
What's
on our Website?
Here is a list of
what you can find on our website. You may access the pages by using the
drop-down menu at the top of the page, or by clicking on the links
below:
Events:
Information regarding meeting dates and grant deadlines and
other upcoming events.
Library: Here you can find
the following:
St. Vincent's Home Corp Grant Criteria
(PDF-Revised Nov-2009)
St. Vincent Grant Applications.
St. Vincent Progress report form.
Operation Rice Bowl Grant Criteria
Catholic Campaign for Human Development Grant Criteria
Information about immigration requirement for the various
family base applications.
Contacts: Here you can find Contact information for our Social
Action Department Staff, Immigration Staff and Volunteer members, and a
link for immigration program contact information.
Chancery Contact: Here you can find Contact information for our
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IMMIGRATION REFORM ANNOUNCEMENT
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has launched a
postcard campaign to Congress in support of immigration reform. It is
anticipated that immigration reform could be considered in 2010. In
order to participate in the campaign, you may contact Glenn Leach at
563-324-1912, ext, 244 to order your postcards.
This is an important public policy issue which impacts individuals
and families the Diocese of Davenport encourage you to participate in
the campaign.
TAKE
ACTION NOW.
2010 St. Vincent's
Home Corporation Grant
Must be
postmarked by
March 19
for
consideration at the spring board meeting. All applications must
be postmarked by that date. To be consistent with its purpose, the St.
Vincent Home Corporation will focus on those projects that assist
children who are in the greatest need. Projects that address children in
general should explain the extent to which the project also supports
children who have special needs, such as poverty, family breakdown or
other disadvantage. Please click the links below for a copy of the
Following:
Grant Criteria
Grant
Application
Progress Report
If you
received a grant in 2008 or 2009 you must also submit your progress
report by March 19. New funding applications will not be considered
until Progress Reports regarding previously awarded grants have been
submitted. For questions or information contact Loxi Hopkins,
hopkins@davenportdiocese.org
or
563-324-1912, ext. 246
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Operation Rice Bowl Grant:
The money to be distributed is the 25% local share of the 2010 Operation
Rice Bowl funds. Non-profit organizations within the Diocese that work
to alleviate hunger and poverty can apply.
Grant request must be postmarked by May 31st.
Please click the link below for the grant process.
Please use the link below to view
grant criteria.
Operation Rice Bowl Grant Criteria
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Catholic Campaign
for Human Development Grant:
CCHD supports community organizations working to
improve neighborhoods, provide job opportunities, improve schools, and
many similar efforts to aid people in helping themselves.
25% of the annual collection for CCHD remains in our diocese to fund
programs to provide education or structural changes in society to attack
the causes of poverty. Your parish or community organization may have
or be considering a such a program, and might be eligible for CCHD
funding. Grant Request must be postmarked by May 31st
Please use the link below to view grant
criteria.
Catholic Campaign for Human Development Grant Criteria
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Operation Rice Bowl: Ash
Wednesday is February 17, 2010. If you have not already done so, you
can order your 2010 Operation Rice Bowl materials by calling
1-800-222-0025. Your order will be shipped in early-January, six weeks
before lent. If you have any questions about your order please call
800-222-0025.
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Catholic
Campaign for Human Development Internship Opportunity:
Flyer
Are
you Catholic 18 to 30 years old? Interested in fighting poverty? Intern with the Catholic
Campaign for Human Development (CCHD).
More...
The Diocesan Immigration Program
helps reunite families split by immigration, helps immigrants adjust
their immigration status and advocates on their behalf. Appointments are
held in the Chancery and consultation services are provided monthly in
Oskaloosa the first Thursday and Columbus Junction the third Thursday.
To schedule an appointment or to learn more about the services provided
contact Karina Garnica, 563-324-1912, ext. 232. Please print and
distribute
flyer to those who may benefit from these services. Bi-lingual
information is also available at
http://www.davenportdiocese.org/socialaction/saimmigrationprogram.htm.
Informational Flyer-PDF
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Site visits to Ottumwa and Columbus Junction
Effective immediately, the site visits to Oskaloosa have ended,
but will begin in Ottumwa on the third Thursday of each month
by appointment only from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
When scheduling the appointment please let Karina know the type of
service that you need to obtain a list of all the documents that you
need for your appointment.
Site visits will continue in Columbus Junction on the first Tuesday.
To schedule an appointment or to learn more about the services provided
contact Karina Garnica, 563-324-1912, ext. 232 or Elliott Rivera at ext
262.
More...
Informational brochure
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Immigration Information: The
diocese has one copy of the following excellent movies available. They
are excellent for Bible Study and discussion groups or anyone who wants
to go deeper into the real issues of immigration than the media
typically affords:
1.
Dying to Live:
Looks at the human face of the immigrant. It explores who these people
are, why they leave their homes, and what they face in their journey to
the US.
2.
One Border, One Body:
tells the story of a ritual
that unites people beyond political constructions which divide them.
To order your own copy of either of
the two DVD’S please go to:
http://oneborderonebody.nd.edu/.
To borrow a copy, contact Esmeralda Guerrero,
563-324-1912 ext. 289 or
guerrero@davenportdiocese.org.
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