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Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) Is an anti-poverty program to empower the poor to move beyond poverty. CCHD is supported by private donations. The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) is the domestic anti-poverty, social justice program of the U.S. Catholic bishops. It was founded in 1969 with two purposes. The first purpose was to raise funds to support "organized groups of white and minority poor to develop economic strength and political power." The second purpose was to "educate the People of God to a new knowledge of today's problems . . . that can lead to some new approaches that promote a greater sense of solidarity. By helping the poor to participate in the decisions and actions that affect their lives, CCHD empowers them to move beyond poverty. Catholic Relief Services (CRS) International relief Provides emergency supplies to families in need. Catholic Relief Services, the official international relief and development agency of the United States Catholic Community, provides priest & deacon speakers for weekend liturgies. Several parishes in the Diocese of Davenport have taken advantage of this program in the past and all have been pleased with the result, including the response by parishioners. For further information or to arrange a weekend visit for a CRS Priest or Deacon speaker please contact Paul Maguire at 732-571-7205 or email pmaguire@crs.org. Provides Services of immigration counseling to help people with their immigration status in occasion the office of social action interacts with them to help with certain events. Is base on catholic teaching. Just Faith is to empower and expand parish and church commitment to social ministry. The Office of Social Action assists parishioners with advocacy on legislative issues at the local, state and federal levels. The Iowa Catholic Conference and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops provide guidance and resources on campaigns and issues. The Diocesan Social Action Commission advises the Office of Social Action on issues relating to charity and justice. They serve as a forum for open communications throughout the Diocese on issues relating to charity and justice and they initiate and support positive action for the common good of local and global communities. The Social Action Commission is made up of volunteers with a passion for social action from the six deaneries throughout the Diocese. The Iowa Institute for Social Action (IISA) is a leadership training event for people of faith residing in the four Catholic dioceses in Iowa. Various speakers and workshops allows attendees to become better advocates on social justice and peace issues in their local communities as well as throughout the world. The Iowa Institute for Social Action is an annual two day event the Sunday and Monday in January that honors the life and achievements of Martin Luther King Jr. The event takes place at Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart Catholic Church in Ankeny, IA. The event is sponsored by the Iowa Catholic Conference, the Archdiocese of Dubuque, and the Dioceses of Davenport, Des Moines and Sioux City. The event is a primarily funding by the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. Award presented by the Diocese of Davenport in collaboration with other organization to honor a person for their achievements in peace and justice. Saint Vincent Home Corporation Since 1895, St. Vincent Home has cared for children. As an orphanage, as a relocation center for displaced youngsters, as a residential treatment center for emotionally disabled adolescents, and as a child-placing agency through Catholic Charities, St. Vincent Home helped children in need. In 1973, the board of St. Vincent Home changed the focus of its child care effort, closed the institution and determined to broaden its services both geographically and programmatically. It established the St. Vincent Home Corporation, which, as resources permit, makes selective loans or grants to projects which further the original purpose of St. Vincent Home. St. Vincent Home Corporation Board also provides oversight to SHARE, Iowa. SHARE builds community by offering grocery packages at half price to anyone who volunteers for two hours. Articles of Incorporation, By-laws and Minutes The current Articles of Incorporation, By-laws, and minutes of SVHC are located in the minute binder kept in the Director of Social Action’s office and in the minute binder kept in the CFO’s office. Older documents are kept in the vault. SHARE Iowa offers grocery packages at half the retail cost in exchange for 2 hours of volunteer service in your community. Choosing where you volunteer is up to you - any good deed qualifies. Package includes a wide assortment of frozen meats, fresh fruits and vegetables and convenience foods You can save up to 50% off retail prices! Packages, including meat are also available. You can pay for your SHARE packages with cash or EBT/food stamps.
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