When women are given opportunities, they are unstoppable. And who knows that better than mother-of-three Lorenza? This enterprising mother lives near our Ayolas site in Paraguay, and is fortunate two of her children, Cesar David and Rodrigo Ariel, have Chalice sponsors. Lorenza “faces difficulties with courage”, our site staff write, while sharing the values of …
Category Archives: 30 years of grace
“So What?” Mississauga Teacher Inspired Students To Care
Valens Wolfs doesn’t take credit for a club that sponsored a child for over a decade and inspired students year after year. The credit, he said in an interview, all goes to his students. When grade 13 was still around, the seasoned teacher taught a class called Science in Society at Father Michael Goetz Secondary …
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A Tale of Three Tailors
If you ever take a trip to India (post-COVID-19, of course), you might find three women living near our Tamil site. Though they come from very different backgrounds, they all have one thing in common. Ms. Selvi’s father died not long ago, and she lives in a thatched house with her mother, older brother and …
Hope Blooms Amid Pandemic
It’s a sunny day near our Fatima site in Bolivia, and the winds have slowed. Some might even call it a lucky day. A group of elders are gathering with families and friends, some for the first time in over a year. It’s to be a meeting of friendly conversation over lunch. “These diseases are …
One Family, Double the Entrepreneurs
Coming from an entrepreneurial family, it’s no surprise Yosebu ended up running a business of his own. But let’s rewind. He lives near our Mangalagiri site in India, and has two brothers and one sister. Growing up, times were tough. Yosebu’s father struggled to support all his children, so his daughter’s generous Chalice sponsor became …
Calex Gives Back
From just a young age, Calex had a front row-seat into what it means to be successful. Hailing from near our Don Bosco site in Paraguay, he used to accompany his mother and father while they sold straws and brooms. At age 10, Calex was fortunate to be selected by a kind Chalice sponsor, …
How Sponsorship Completely Changed Eunice’s Life
When MaryAnne first looked at the sea of children in a Chalice sponsorship booklet, Eunice’s eyes stood out. Compared to all the other children, she looked “so sad,” MaryAnne shared in an interview. At the time, MaryAnne worked as Chalice’s International Operations Manager for Latin America. She already sponsored one child, and wanted to …
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Fabian’s International Dreams Come True
A Q&A With Chris Bray
Introducing…Chris Bray! Chris is a Catholic speaker, musician, and author who spends his days travelling across the country, giving people hope by helping them draw closer to Christ. He inspires people everywhere he goes, and from them, he draws encouragement and motivation to grow his ministry. He’s partnering with Chalice to speak at the …