Contact Information:
- FYI:
Please see more program resources beneath "About the Program"
- Address:
87 N Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY 14604
- Phone:
(585) 546-7220
Resources
Grants Find out more about the grants we administer
About the Program
We administer:
- Hunger Grants, funded by parish Rice Bowl collections and the Catholic Courier's Christmas Appeal, and
- Catholic Campaign for Human Development Grants which fund community organizations that address the root causes of poverty through systemic change and training the poor to speak for themselves.
Hunger Grant Application
Catholic Campaign for Human Development Grants
The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) funds community organizations that address the root causes of poverty through systemic change and training the poor to speak for themselves.
There two tracks for CCHD funding: Community Development and Economic Development"
- Community Development refers to organizing low-income people to address systemic change in the community.
- Economic Development grants fund community-based organizations and businesses that create good jobs and just workplaces, and they develop assets for low-income people that are owned by families and communities. These projects coincide with the CCHD mission by their commitment to the development of low income people. All Economic Development Projects have structures that promote low income leadership and ownership.
CCHD offers local and national grants. CCHD guidelines and application forms are below for the local grants.
The deadline for submitting an application for a local grant is the second Friday in April.
Information regarding the national grants is available at http://www.usccb.org/cchd/.
CCHD Application
Salt & Light; Justice Peace and Life Resources and information for parish bulletins, activities and justice education
Contact Information:
- Address:
87 N Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY 14604
- Phone:
(585) 546-7220 x6202
- Email:
Salt & Light
The weekly e-mail newsletter, Salt & Light, has resources for parish bulletins and up-to-date information on issues, diocesan and parish activities, and justice education sources. To add your name to the distribution list contact Marcus Ebenhoe at mebenhoe@cfcrochester.org.
Current and past issues of Salt & Light are available on our archive page.
Justice Peace and Life
Justice Peace and Life is a monthly publication of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester. To add your name to the distribution list contact Marcus Ebenhoe at mebenhoe@cfcrochester.org.
Current and past issues of Justice Peace and Life are available on our archive page.
JustFaith Support and information for Justfaith Ministries locally
Contact Information:
- Address:
87 N Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY 14604
- Phone:
(585) 546-7220 x6202
- Email:
About the Program
We offer local support and information for JustFaithMinistries, providing a variety of programs that use a small-group model to help individuals expand their understanding of Catholic social teaching and grow in faith including
- the original JustFaith program,
- shorter modules on justice topics
- Good News People, a new program for adult evangelization
- and much more
What the Program Offers
Hundreds of adults in parishes throughout the Diocese of Rochester have completed the JustFaith justice formation program, changing their lives and bringing renewed vigor to their parish social ministry programs.
The commitment to this vision and to JustFaith requires hard work, and reaps great rewards. Group members meet weekly, sharing conversation and prayer about issues that are raised in the books they read, the videos and speakers they learn from together, and their own life experiences and spiritual journeys. Learn more at JustFaith.org.
To locate a group near you, for support in starting a group in your parish, or for program ideas and support for existing groups contact Marcus Ebenhoe at (585) 546-7220 x6202 or mebenhoe@cfcrochester.org.
In addition to the adult formation program, JustFaith Ministries offers other program options:
- JustMatters: 6-8 week modules on a variety of justice issues.
- The Engaging Spirituality program is "a spiritual journey for small groups that explores the connection between prayerful presence and social action."
- The JusticeWalking program is designed for high school juniors and seniors.
- Good News People is an exciting new "fourteen-session program (seven sessions, break, seven sessions) designed for multiple small groups (ideally 10 groups of 10 participants) within a parish. The program is a dynamic process engaging sacred. scripture, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, readings and reflections, and Church teaching.
Who is CFC
A quick overview of Catholic Family Center
500+
Employees & Volunteers
40+
Programs
19
Locations
1
Mission
Providing the most vulnerable with hope