Catholic Campaign for Human Development

CCHD

“I extend to every disciple of Christ and to every person of goodwill a warm invitation to expand their hearts to meet the needs of the poor and to take whatever practical steps are possible in order to help them.”

– Pope Benedict XVI
2009 World Day of Peace Message: Fighting Poverty to Build Peace, #15.

Mission of CCHD

The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) is justice and charity in action through the Church. A domestic anti-poverty, social justice program of the U.S. Catholic bishops, the CCHD’s mission is to address the root causes of poverty in America through promotion and support of community-controlled, self-help organizations and through transformative education. For more information, visit their website.

Frequently Asked Questions:

How does the CCHD work in the Diocese of Jefferson City?

Apply for your parish:

Download this PDF and return to apply for a CCHD grant for your parish.

This PDF details the moral code of conduct required to apply for a CCHD grant for your parish.

This PDF Guide can help you understand the CCHD grant.

Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri

Main Phone Line:
573-635-7719


JEFFERSON CITY
1015 Edmonds Street
Jefferson City, MO 65109


Diocese of Jefferson City
Chancery Offices
2207 West Main Street
Jefferson City, MO 65109
Phone: (573) 635-9127
diojeffcity.org