CCHD: Working on the Margins
The Catholic Campaign for Human Development is the national anti-poverty program of the U.S. Catholic Bishops, working to carry out the mission of Jesus Christ “… to bring glad tidings to the poor … liberty to captives … sight to the blind, and let the oppressed go free.” (Luke 4:18)
The belief that those who are directly affected by unjust systems and structures have the best insight into knowing how to change them is central to CCHD. CCHD works to break the cycle of poverty by helping low-income people participate in decisions that affect their lives, families and communities. CCHD offers a hand up, not a hand out.
Mission & Identity
The Catholic Campaign for Human Development is the domestic anti-poverty program of the U.S. Catholic Bishops, working to carry out the mission of Jesus Christ “… to bring good news to the poor … release to captives … sight to the blind, and let the oppressed go free.” (Luke 4:18)
The belief that those who are directly affected by unjust systems and structures have the best insight into knowing how to change them is central to CCHD. CCHD works to break the cycle of poverty by helping low-income people participate in decisions that affect their lives, families and communities. CCHD offers a hand up, not a hand out.
CCHD has a complementary mission of educating on poverty and its causes. This strategy of education for justice and helping people who are poor speak and act for themselves reflects the mandate of the Scriptures and the principles of Catholic social teaching.
CCHD provides the Catholic faithful with concrete opportunities to live out the love of God and neighbor in ways that express our baptismal call and continuing Eucharistic transformation. CCHD is made possible by the generous support of Catholics in the United States, especially through an annual parish collection.
CCHD is an essential part of the Church in the United States’ social mission, and a unique part of the Catholic community’s broad commitment to assist low-income people, families and communities.
National Office Staff
Main Number . . . . . . . . . . 202-541-3210
Fax Number . . . . . . . . . . 202-541-3329
Main Email . . . . . . . . . . cchdgrants@usccb.org
| Administrative | ||||
Ralph McCloud | Director | 202-541-3367 | rmccloud@usccb.org | |
| Lydia Jiles | Grants Administrator | 202-541-3210 | ljiles@usccb.org | |
| Grant Specialists | ||||
| Area A | Ian Mitchell | 202-541-3371 | imitchell@usccb.org | |
| Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Vermont | ||||
| Area B | Gene Giannotta | 202-541-3211 | ggiannotta@usccb.org | |
| Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin | ||||
| Area C | Randy Keesler | 202-541-3369 | rkeesler@usccb.org | |
| Alabama, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee , Virgin Islands, Virginia, West Virginia | ||||
| Area D | Juan Aranda | 202-541-3370 | jaranda@usccb.org | |
| Arizona, Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas | ||||
| Area E | Sean Wendlinder | 202-541-3212 | swendlinder@usccb.org | |
| Alaska, California, Colorado, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming | ||||
| Education and Outreach | ||||
| Alexandra Carroll | Communications Manager for Social Mission | 202-541-3364 | acarroll@usccb.org | |
Marthamaria Morales | Poverty Education & Outreach Manager | 202-541-3372 | mmorales@usccb.org | |
| Emily Schumacher-Novak | Assistant Director for Education & Outreach | 202-541-3297 | enovak@usccb.org | |
| CCHD National Collections | ||||
| For collection-related questions, contact Nicole Germain in the Office of National Collections: 202-541-3365. | ||||
| CCHD Diocesan Contacts | ||||
| For more information regarding the Catholic Campaign for Human Development, please contact your local CCHD Diocesan Coordinator. |