Diocese of Austin - Catholic Campaign for Human Development

01/17/2015

It's getting to be that time of year again...CCHD's Multimedia Youth Contest is right around the corner! This year's theme is "Do Justice, Love Goodness, Walk Humbly with God." Any student in grades 7-12 is welcome to create any type of art (music, painting, sculpture, poem, etc) reflecting this theme and its connection to social justice in our own community. Student artwork should be turned into the diocesan office by March 4. Official contest rules and other important information can be found here: http://www.usccb.org/about/catholic-campaign-for-human-development/multimedia-youth-contest/multimedia-youth-contest-faq.cfm

Multimedia Youth Contest FAQ's

01/17/2015

What's life like at the poverty line? It's one impossible choice after another— between food and medicine, getting to work or paying the heating bill. But there are ways out.

01/01/2015

Wishing our Christian brothers and sisters a very holy night.

12/10/2014

St. Josephine Bakhita

She was a victim of ... and became a saint. http://bit.ly/1yA7Qyu

11/29/2014

Awesome news from last week:

Whoa! Just before the CCHD Collection, Google is honoring Sr. Corita, the famous artist of this iconic CCHD print! Coincidence?

11/29/2014

If you're looking to get more involved in social justice work, think about helping out one of the Austin area groups supported by CCHD! Whether you attend meetings, volunteer, sign petitions, or just get informed, there's always a way to stand with the oppressed in our society.

I just signed a petition to Susan Ansel, Chief Executive Officer, Benjamin Pisklak, Chief Investment Officer, Jennifer Wiebrand, Development Director, and C. Stephen Cordes, Board Chairman: Gables: workers have reported widespread cases of abuse at your construction sites, including over $130,000 in…

10/23/2014

Check out http://togoforth.org/, the blog of the USCCB Department of Justice, Peace, and Human Development:

"... but all of us are asked to obey his call to go forth from our own comfort zone in order to reach all the 'peripheries' in need of the light of the Gospel." ~Pope Francis

05/07/2014

A look at the Catholic position on living wages:

Vinnie Rotondaro | Apr. 30, 2014PrintemailPDFTo follow the minimum wage debate as it plays out in America is largely to witness a political data war. Democrats point to reams of economic research in support of an increase from $7.25 to $10.10 an hour. Republicans, sometimes appealing to the very s…

04/01/2014

What does CCHD in YOUR community? Here's one example! Dahlia Green Cleaning is a cooperative business in Austin, started by a few women who wanted to improve their lives and the lives of their families. Through Cooperation Texas, a CCHD-funded group, these women are now equal owners of their new cleaning business. They are paid more, they are treated with more respect, and they have more schedule flexibility so they can take better care of their families. They have been so successful that they are expanding and looking to hire some new members! Way to go, Dahlia!

HomeAbout DahliaDahlia Green Cleaning Services was founded in June 2012 by four women with shared economic needs. Motivated by the desire to create more just and dignified jobs in the cleaning industry, Brenda Jimenez, Eva Marroquin, Cyndi Jimenez and Maria Munoz came together to improve the standar...

03/24/2014

"One of the things I learned is that 1 in 7 American Households are food insecure every year...It kind of shocked me...It is very sad and we as God's people can do something about it if we come together." - the artsists of "Two Feet of Love in Action" (presentation at http://prezi.com/hgo1ifbnaocp/two-feet-of-love-in-action/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=email)

03/18/2014

Look at some of our wonderful submissions from local 7th and 8th grader artists! Read more about the contest at http://www.usccb.org/about/catholic-campaign-for-human-development/multimedia-youth-contest/.

02/26/2014

Here are some short videos explaining CCHD and its funded projects around the country:

Videos for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development - CCHD