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2008 Grant-CCHD
Becky VanPool Catholic Charities 523-3003May 29, 2008
The Archdiocesan Commission for Justice and Human Development is accepting applications from parishes for “seed” grant monies ($500-$1,000) for grass-roots projects which promote institutional change and empowerment of poor and low-income people.
The funds must be applied for through a parish. Funding is for assistance in project start-up. Projects should be those which empower persons, provide for social needs, and/or address the root causes of injustice. Projects should demonstrate parish involvement, have the support of the pastor, and have involvement of persons being served.
The Catholic Campaign for Human Development is the domestic anti-poverty, social justice program of the US Catholic Bishops. Its mission is to address the root causes of poverty in the US through promotion and support of community-controlled, self-help organizations and through transformative education.
An annual collection to support the Campaign is taken each year in US Catholic parishes on the weekend before Thanksgiving. One-fourth of the money collected remains within the Archdiocese to fund local grants. These grants provide seed money for parish/organization based efforts that foster human development.
Applications are due September 1 2008. For applications and information, please contact Becky VanPool Catholic Charities Parish Outreach office at 405-523-3003, 1-800-375-8514 or .
Commission for Justice and Human Development
Application for Local Seed Grants
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