General
CCHD Real Estate Initiatives
Catholic Campaign for Human Development Economic Development Initiatives -- Real Estate Initiatives
The social teachings of the Catholic Church hold that all people have the right and duty to participate in society and its organization. This includes the right of private property and a social responsibility to the common good. CCHD supports Real Estate Initiatives that foster both low income ownership and leadership. The real estate may include housing, business, commercial, and/or industrial uses. All have legal structures that provide tenants with a stake in ownership and an ongoing role in decision-making. The larger community benefits from a productive asset and the enhanced civic participation of community members. Examples of real estate initiatives supported by CCHD include community land trusts, limited equity housing cooperatives, and community-owned, multi-use revitalization projects.