2025 Grant Recipients
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Catholic Charities - Immigration Legal Services
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Heart House Dallas
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Light of Hope Immigration Law Center
Psalm 82:3-4
Defend the lowly and the fatherless;
Render justice to the afflicted and the destitute.
Rescue the lowly and the poor
from the hand of the wicked deliver them.
Welcome
The Monsignor Henry V. Petter Fund for Peace and Social Justice of the Catholic Foundation (HVP Fund) awards grants to non-profit organizations that support social justice activities. Past award recipients include: Isabel's Community Outreach; Dallas Area Interfaith; Agape Resource and Assistance Center; Cafe Momentum; Miles of Freedom; Fighting Homelessness; and Bryan's House.
Our Mission
The mission of the Monsignor Henry V. Petter Fund for Peace and Social Justice is to advance the biblical teachings of restorative justice and live out the call of Catholic Social Teaching through support of advocacy, education, and non-profit organizations that foster an equitable society where all individuals can thrive. We commit to addressing systemic injustices and promoting sustainable, inclusive solutions that uphold human dignity and respect for all.
Donate
All donations are tax-deductible and made through The Catholic Foundation donor page. Be sure to select "Designated for" and type in HVP Fund.
What Is Social Justice?
Social Justice, based on the concepts of human rights and equality for all, binds human life, indeed all creation, in a common good. It actively addresses societal barriers and inequities, which diminish and exclude others from the common well being. Social Justice seeks to remedy patterns that have become distorted and corrupted, and to embrace the mission that all persons, regardless of ethnic origin, gender, orientation, race and religion are to be treated equally and without prejudice.
The ethical mandate of nearly all world religions, “To Love God and Neighbor,” begins with charitable acts of kindness to the suffering and generosity to the poor. Social Justice, not only manifests itself in these works of Charity, but promotes Tolerance, Freedom and Equality for ALL PEOPLE.