At our Haiti North site, we continue to address the highly volatile environment families are facing daily. Growing political instability, lack of employment, gang violence, and ongoing disruptions to even basic services are contributing to the substantial rise in costs. Families lack access to sufficient, nutritious food, putting them at significant risk of food insecurity […]
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Sep
Sep
At Kasyongo School, children are eager to learn, but their current classrooms are deteriorating and no longer offer a safe environment for effective education. Unpredictable weather—including seasonal rains, high winds, and extreme heat—frequently interrupts lessons. Teachers also lack a dedicated space to prepare lessons and collaborate. By upgrading these facilities with modern infrastructure, it will […]
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Sep
Sep
At our Haiti North site, which includes two subsites, soaring prices and critical shortages of everyday goods have put essential school supplies out of reach for local families. Without the required textbooks and learning materials, vulnerable children face severe barriers to education, leading to delayed enrollment, frequent absenteeism, and higher dropout rates. The Education Support […]
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Sep
Sep
Rising costs and limited access to basic supplies prevent many families from purchasing required textbooks and school supplies, putting children at risk of delayed enrollment, absenteeism, or early withdrawal from school. This initiative offers emergency education support to sponsored children in Haiti South, ensuring continuous learning during ongoing economic turmoil. This Back-to-School Education Support program […]
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Sep
Sep
After decades of faithful leadership and service, Chalice is preparing for a new chapter as our president, Fr. Patrick Cosgrove, announces his retirement. Fr. Pat’s journey with our organization began in 1994, when he opened an office in Springhill, Nova Scotia, to help the American-based charity, Christian Foundation for Children and Aging (CFCA), expand its […]
09
Sep
Sep
Imagine how you would function in today’s world if you didn’t know how to read or write. Every aspect of our daily lives relies on being able to understand and communicate through reading and writing — and even doing simple math. When you add in our growing digital world, without these skills, you would simply […]
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Sep
Sep
Funding request: $3,042.17 CAD Critical Need: CN-HHG0726 Sonder is a respectful and hardworking 17-year-old who values his education and dreams of building a brighter future. He is currently in Grade 11 and enjoys learning despite the many hardships his family faces. He lives with his parents in a small two-room house that lacks even basic […]
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Sep
Sep
Funding request: $1,068.91 CAD Critical Need: CN-IOS0726 Ngounila Rose has always faced life with quiet determination. Growing up in poverty, she never had the opportunity to attend school and spent much of her childhood helping care for others and supporting her family through hard work. After marrying, she looked forward to building a hopeful future […]
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Sep
Sep
Are you looking for a stunning piece of sacred art for your home or office? Now is the perfect time to explore 45 incredible paintings at our first-ever Chalice Art Auction: Framing a Better World. Running from September 18 at 6 p.m. AST to October 2 at 6 p.m. AST, this online auction gives you […]
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Sep
Sep
For Canadians, Labour Day not only marks the end of summer, but also the start of a new school year. Teachers send out their school supplies lists, parents rush to ensure their children have everything they need before heading to class, and kids reluctantly say farewell to another fun-filled two months of summer break. While […]