The annual Catholic Campaign for Human Development Multi-Media Youth Arts Contest invites you to learn about poverty in the United States, what empowered low-income persons are doing in response, and to creatively express the causes of poverty and the inspiring responses of people around the United States. Youth art can make a difference by communicating to others that we can work together to end poverty! To help you get started, we've collected the resources below that will help you learn more about poverty in our country and the work of CCHD

POVERTY AWARENESS What's it really like to live in poverty in the U.S.A? Find out here. Click graphic to experience Life in Poverty How much do you know about Poverty in the U.S.A? Learn more about domestic poverty on the facts page Watch a video about how these CCHD-funded groups are working for change in their communities:   Community in Action Winds of Change Among the People	PORTRAITS OF HOPE Each year the Catholic Campaign for Human Development distributes national grants to more than 300 community-based projects that improve neighborhoods, educate children, create jobs and more. Click on the Portraits of Hope graphic to read about the stories of success that have resulted in CCHD funding.
	OTHER IMPORTANT LINKS TO CHECK OUT Catholic Social Teaching - It’s often called the Church’s “best kept secret.” Have you heard about it? Two Feet of Social Action - There are two feet of social action: Charitable Works and Social Justice. Do you know the difference? Causes of Poverty - What’s at the roots of poverty? Learn about some issues connected to poverty in the United States.
	How will you depict the realities of poverty? Select the ART icon for questions to get you started. For a complete list of contest rules click HERE.	CREATE YOUR ARTWORK

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