CCHD Annual Report

THE BISHOPS OF THE UNITED STATES ESTABLISHED CCHD IN 1969 as a living expression of what Jesus and all of Scripture tell us about God’s love for the poor and marginalized. CCHD grants empower destitute people to break out of poverty by helping them identify its causes in their communities and then work for changes that create jobs and opportunities. Below are four examples of CCHD grants at work. Two support organizations that offer job skills training and work opportunities that benefit workers, their communities, and the environment. Another grant upholds the long tradition of Catholic support for trade unions that advocate for workers’ rights to living wages and safe working conditions. And the fourth grantee honors Jesus’ command to care for strangers as it helps immigrants adapt to life in the United States.