Help work to reduce poverty in America!

Overview

Catholic Charities USA’s Campaign to Reduce Poverty in America is a multi-year, multi-faceted approach to alleviating poverty in the United States.

Goals

The goals of the Campaign to Reduce Poverty in America are:

• To reduce poverty in the United States by 50 percent by the year 2020.
• To call upon the government to do more to serve those who are poor, and to improve public policies that strengthen and support families.
• To educate policymakers and the public about the struggles of those living in poverty and the good work of those who serve them in local communities.
• To engage those who are most impacted by government policies to be active participants in developing solutions to reducing poverty.
• To work with individuals and organizations across the country to address poverty in our country.

Support our work

Catholic Charities USA works with its member agencies to ease the burdens for millions of people living in poverty every year. By guiding families to economic stability and self-sufficiency, Catholic Charities works to ensure that all Americans – even when faced with an emergency – can cope with dignity.

This important work is only possible through your commitment. Please make a gift today.

Volunteer

Volunteers nationwide are the backbone of the Catholic Charities movement. Collectively, local Catholic Charities rely on more than 260,000 volunteers each year to serve nearly 8 million people of all faiths and diverse needs.

Search for your local agency to learn about volunteer opportunities.

Endorse our Campaign to Reduce Poverty in America

Catholic Charities USA is committed to reducing poverty by 50 percent by the year 2020.  Poverty in America is a moral and social crisis that threatens the health and well-being of our country. It’s time to renew our commitment to action on behalf of the poor and vulnerable.

Learn more about our Campaign to Reduce Poverty in America.