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CCHD helps the poor live better lives

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NOVEMBER 16, 2007

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Tens of millions of Americans are struggling below the poverty line — struggling to better their lives and meet the needs of their families. Our faith calls us to work for an end to the injustices of poverty.

The Catholic Campaign for Human Development stands with poor and low-income people, helping them create permanent solutions to poverty in their communities.

Real, sustainable change is happening because of the support of parishioners across the country.

CCHD’s efforts are funded almost entirely through an annual parish collection.

This year’s appeal will take place on the weekend of Nov. 18.

We send 75 percent of the donations to the CCHD national office to support anti-poverty projects across the country. We keep 25 percent here in our diocese to fund self-help initiatives to benefit our local communities.

CCHD is committed to helping people find permanent solutions to the problem of poverty, but cannot do it alone.

Please join in solidarity with the Catholic Campaign for Human Development to put an end to poverty in our nation.

May God bless you for your generosity.

Sincerely yours in Our Lord,

+ Frank J. Dewane

Bishop of Venice in Florida

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