The Archdiocese of Louisville has announced that the annual Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) collection will take place on the weekend of November 22-23. The campaign is a national initiative aimed at addressing poverty and injustice by supporting local organizations.

According to Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre, “Your support of this collection, which will take place the weekend of Nov. 22-23, brings change to communities across the country and empowers those living in poverty to transform their communities into reflections of the Kingdom of God.”

The CCHD has been active for over five decades, focusing on funding grassroots organizations rather than providing general handouts. This approach allows local leaders and residents to collaborate with faith groups and businesses to address community needs.

Archbishop Fabre highlighted some beneficiaries of past donations, stating: “Your donations to CCHD have benefited organizations like Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), whose volunteer advocates represent abused and neglected children during court proceedings in Jefferson, Bullitt, Henry, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer and Trimble counties. CCHD funds have also supported ‘Roof Over Our Heads.’ This coalition of local non-profit organizations works to address the need for more affordable housing in our community, advocate for zoning reform, and help low-income families become first-time homeowners, an essential step in becoming self-sufficient and living lives of dignity.”

He further emphasized that CCHD supports programs empowering communities to tackle challenges related to poverty: “CCHD supports those living in poverty by funding programs that empower local communities to address the challenges they face and by helping people face the unique obstacles in front of them as they work to lift themselves and their communities out of poverty. When you give to CCHD, you make an impact nationally and at home, because 25% of our collection stays in the Archdiocese of Louisville.”

The archbishop encouraged parishioners to consider contributing this year: “Please prayerfully consider how you can help CCHD this year. If you would like more information about the collection and the people it supports, visit www.usccb.org/cchd.”