Poverty USA by CCHD

Poverty USA by CCHD Poverty USA is an initiative of the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. Working on the margins. CCHD offers a hand up, not a hand out.

CCHD provides Catholics concrete opportunities to live out love of God and neighbor in ways that express our baptismal call and continuing Eucharistic transformation.

Economic stress does not stay contained. It touches emotional well-being, stability, and access to care. Mental health a...
08/26/2026

Economic stress does not stay contained. It touches emotional well-being, stability, and access to care. Mental health and poverty are deeply connected, and addressing one means addressing the other. povertyusa.org/mental-health

The latest Census Bureau data shows almost 36 million Americans, more than 10% of the population, are living in poverty....
08/23/2026

The latest Census Bureau data shows almost 36 million Americans, more than 10% of the population, are living in poverty. Behind every figure is a neighbor facing barriers to housing, food, and opportunity.

povertyusa.org/facts

Affordable housing remains out of reach for too many families. That instability ripples outward, affecting health, schoo...
08/20/2026

Affordable housing remains out of reach for too many families. That instability ripples outward, affecting health, school success, and financial security. CCHD supports work to expand access to safe, stable housing.

Learn more about issues we care about: https://www.povertyusa.org/learn

Poverty is more than a statistic. Behind every number is a family navigating housing instability, food access, health ca...
08/18/2026

Poverty is more than a statistic. Behind every number is a family navigating housing instability, food access, health care, and limited opportunity. Understanding these realities is the first step toward change.

povertyusa.org/facts

On the Solemnity of the Assumption, we celebrate Mary's faithful yes to God and ask her intercession for the courage, hu...
08/15/2026

On the Solemnity of the Assumption, we celebrate Mary's faithful yes to God and ask her intercession for the courage, humility, and compassion to answer that call in our own lives. Happy feast day.

On International Youth Day, we celebrate young people leading the way toward more just, hopeful communities. CCHD offers...
08/12/2026

On International Youth Day, we celebrate young people leading the way toward more just, hopeful communities. CCHD offers education resources for grades 6-12, helping students learn about poverty and take action. https://www.povertyusa.org/teach

On the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, we honor the cultures, leadership, and resilience of Indigen...
08/09/2026

On the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, we honor the cultures, leadership, and resilience of Indigenous communities, and recommit to their pursuit of justice. CCHD stands with community-led movements advancing dignity.

In our prayers this week, we hold families facing hunger, unstable housing, and economic injustice. May they be met with...
08/07/2026

In our prayers this week, we hold families facing hunger, unstable housing, and economic injustice. May they be met with dignity, support, and hope, and may we be moved to act alongside them. Turn prayer into action at the link in bio: https://www.igivecatholic.org/story/USCCB-CCHD

Across the country, CCHD-supported groups stand alongside immigrant families, offering stability, support, and hope thro...
08/05/2026

Across the country, CCHD-supported groups stand alongside immigrant families, offering stability, support, and hope through legal accompaniment, organizing, and advocacy for just policies. Read their stories: bit.ly/4qLjYOO

SNAP remains a critical first line of defense against hunger, helping millions of children, seniors, and families afford...
08/03/2026

SNAP remains a critical first line of defense against hunger, helping millions of children, seniors, and families afford food monthly. Programs like this help meet needs as communities work toward lasting change. povertyusa.org/act

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