Programs:
Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD)

What is the Catholic Campaign for Human Development?

The Catholic Campaign for Human Development is the domestic anti-poverty, social justice program of the U.S. Catholic bishops. Its 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.

Never tire of working for a more just world, marked by greater solidarity!
Pope Francis, Apostolic Journey to Rio De Janeiro

United CT Action for Neighborhoods (UCAN) is the recipient of a Local CCHD Grant Award.
Hear about their work and the importance of the grant funding from UCAN's director, Alta Lash.
How CCHD Works in the Archdiocese of Hartford

The purpose of CCHD efforts in the Archdiocese is two-fold. We seek to:
  • Educate parishioners about poverty in Connecticut and in the U.S. and equip them to work for change.
  • Fund groups in the archdiocese who are working to end poverty. Funding comes from the donations parishioners make to the CCHD collection which takes place at parishes the weekend before Thanksgiving each year.

CCHD operates out of the Office for Catholic Social Justice Ministry.  Parishioners from the Archdiocese, appointed by the Archbishop of Hartford to be part of the CCHD committee, participate in the evaluation of grant applications and visit Grantees to monitor projects. Community organizing and economic development programs are funded on the national or local level, based on the recommendations of the CCHD Committee, CCHD Diocesan Director, and the Archbishop of Hartford. 

Information on how to apply for national grants can be found here.
CCHD Education Resources for Parishes

CCHD's web site: Here you will find wonderful resources for your parish, including the following.
CCHD Youth & Young Adult Opportunities
Local CCHD Grant Information:
CCHD Internship Information:

CCHD Committee Members

Mrs. Lynn Campbell, Archdiocesan Director
Ms. Katie Byrnes
Ms. Mary Lou Connors
​Mr. Marton Kis-Dornyei
Mr. Thomas McCabe
​Ms. Kay Taylor Brooks