Hear from our finalists!
Each of our nine finalists has a “Big Idea” and we’re excited to share the 5-minute video pitches that they presented during the live finals shows from Sept. 14-16, 2020, Each highlights their fresh solution toward alleviating, reducing or eliminating poverty.
Click on the video images below to play. To learn more about a proposal, click on the agency name.
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Large Agencies
NEWS / ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESS RELEASE
September 26, 2019
Catholic Charities USA Announces Innovation Challenge with $1 Million in Total Awards
Details of Catholic Charities USA’s Innovation Challenge
Interactive Quiz
What kind of innovator are you?
Our Impact
Innovative programs by the Catholic Charities network set the standard in delivering social services that promote integral human development and alleviate poverty for men and women across the nation. The Innovation Challenge encourages participants to continue that visionary work.
$36.5 million
annual revenue generated
from client-led social enterprises
50+
social enterprises currently
operated by local agencies
CONNECT
Become inspired by reading about some of the Catholic Charities ministry’s existing programs.
The Challenge will accept new programs and ideas from Catholic Charities member agencies or a community partner sponsored by a Catholic Charities member agency.