The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) is a domestic anti-poverty, social justice program of the U.S. Catholic bishops. It was founded in 1969 with two purposes. 

• To raise funds to support organized groups of white and minority poor to develop economic strength and political power.
• To educate the People of God to a new knowledge of today's problems . . . that can lead to some new approaches that promote a greater sense of solidarity.

"The CCHD philosophy emphasizes empowerment and participation for the poor. By helping the poor to participate in the decisions and actions that affect their lives, CCHD empowers them to move beyond poverty.

CCHD New Poverty Video

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Thank You for Participating in this Year Collection.

Your generous support will give those in poverty the support they need to make lasting changes. If you missed the collection, it isn’t too late by making a check payable to the Diocese of Davenport and marked CCHD Collection. You may submit it to your parish or mail it directly to the Diocese of Davenport, 780 West Central Park Ave., Davenport IA 52804-1901.