More than 1.5 million children experience homelessness in a year.
More than 37 million Americans live in poverty
“... to do justice and to love goodness, and to walk humbly with your God.”—Micah 6:8
Poverty USA & the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD)
Poverty USA is an initiative of the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) and was created as an educational resource to help individuals and communities to address poverty in America by confronting the root causes of economic injustice—and promoting policies that help to break the cycle of poverty.
The domestic anti-poverty program of the US Catholic Bishops, CCHD helps low-income people participate in decisions that affect their lives, families, and communities—and nurtures solidarity between people living in poverty and their neighbors.
Encounter
It takes all of us together to make a difference. Do you have something to say about living in Poverty USA, or finding a way out? Share your ideas and commitment with your friends and community.
Stories of Hope
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Addressing the Impact of Mental Health & Poverty in America
Explore the intersection of poverty and mental health in America. Keep reading to discover solutions to break the cycle and promote equity.
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How Communities are Reforming Criminal Justice in Florida
Criminal justice reform benefits everyone from victims to offenders. Read more to see how Florida groups are making change in their communities.
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Environmental Inequality in Cancer Alley and Across America
Cancer Alley is the epitome of environmental inequality, but it doesn’t stand alone. Read more to see how communities are resisting environmental inequality.
Multimedia
The Web of Poverty
In the United States, tens of millions of people live in a web of poverty. This video offers a unique insight into the complexity of poverty, how it connects to everything that we do and the factors that keep so many people and families entrapped.
Poverty USA
Learn more about the reality of poverty in the United States and find out how PovertyUSA.org can help you to join the work to address its root causes.
Two feet of Love in Action
As missionary disciples, we are called to respond to God’s love through both Charitable Works and Social Justice. This video on the Two Feet of Love in Action is perfect for sharing on social media and in your networks.
Learn
The key to solving a problem? Understanding it. Listen to real stories about people living in poverty, learn the facts about poverty in the United States, understand the root causes, and—just as important—how people are helping themselves and others out of Poverty USA.
Last year, 1 in 7 American households were food insecure.
Act
There are lots of ways to take action. You can spread the word about poverty in the United States, advocate for change, find and support organizations in your community, give time or resources or contact local representatives.