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From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
October 19, 2007

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced awards totaling $57,840,781 through the Compassion Capital Fund (CCF). These awards will help 387 faith-based and community organizations enhance their ability to provide social services to those most in need.

“Our goal is to serve the poor among us in the most effective way possible,” HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt said. “By supporting grass-roots organizations already serving those in need in their communities, we are increasing our ability to help more people gain control of their lives.”

The awards are made up of four sets of grants. The first set awards a total of $17.6 million to 37 organizations through the CCF Demonstration Program. Demonstration program grantees serve as intermediaries providing assistance to and building the capacity of smaller faith-based and community organizations in their community.  Read full article here.