ccc

CCC is an acronym used for several organizations and programs across different fields. Notable uses include a historic U.S. New Deal program, a European hacking community, and a U.S. agricultural credit agency.

Civilian Conservation Corps (1933–1942) was a public works program in the United States created as part of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal. It employed young men in conservation and infrastructure projects, providing meals, housing, and a wage while building and maintaining parks, forests, and flood-control structures. At its peak, the CCC enrolled hundreds of thousands of workers and left a lasting impact on parks, reforestation, and land management. The program was administered largely under the auspices of the U.S. Army and operated until 1942, when wartime needs redirected manpower.

Chaos Computer Club (CCC) is a German-based hacker association founded in 1981. It is one of Europe’s largest and oldest communities focusing on computer security, privacy, and digital rights. The CCC organizes conferences and conducts research and demonstrations on security and technology policy, contributing to public discussions about cryptography, surveillance, and information freedom.

Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) is a U.S. government corporation within the Department of Agriculture, established in 1933 to stabilize farm income and prices. It provides credit and price-support programs to farmers, including loans and loan guarantees, and may purchase or store agricultural commodities to manage surpluses. Its activities are funded by the U.S. Treasury and are intended to influence agricultural markets and rural economies.

Other uses of CCC exist, depending on context, but these entries cover some of the most widely recognized meanings.