Brian was just a teenager when he lost his parents. To keep his younger siblings afloat, he dropped out of school in grade eight to do heavy casual labour on construction sites. It was exhausting work, but it introduced him to welding. He picked up the trade fast, but he could never scrape together the […]
Category Archives: News
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Gunasree’s life transformed remarkably after joining the sponsorship program in 2014. The family’s journey was not easy. They struggled to meet the educational expenses of their two daughters and weren’t sure how they would be able to keep going. Like a ray of light driving through the darkness, the Chalice sponsorship program enrolled both girls […]
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This Sunday is especially meaningful — the Catholic Church celebrates Corpus Christi, a time when we reflect on Christ’s presence and generosity. At Chalice, the weekend is doubly special: it’s our Corpus Christi Sponsorship Weekend. Across parishes in Canada, volunteers will be sharing personal stories about the life-changing gift of child sponsorship and inviting parishioners […]
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May
In the Juakali community at Chalice’s Baraka site in Kenya, a tailoring training centre for local women has opened new doors of opportunity and independence. With support through Chalice’s Gift Catalogue, 25 women began training in knitting and tailoring, beginning a new chapter of hope with the promise of brighter futures for themselves and their […]
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In a quiet village next to a meandering river lives 16-year-old Vallary. Every morning before the sun rises, Vallary begins her long, tiring journey to school. Barefoot and determined, she walks over 6 kilometers along dusty, uneven paths just to reach her classroom. By the time she arrives at school, Vallary is already exhausted. Her concentration in lessons fades quickly as hunger and fatigue take their […]
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Through Chalice’s timely Critical Needs support, Sukanya received the medical care and surgery she urgently required. The procedure was successful, and she soon regained her strength and good health. Her mother expressed deep gratitude for the kindness of our donors.
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At our Konta site in Ghana harvest season is going well and families are praising the glory of God and thanking donors of our Home Grown School Feeding Program for their help in cultivating a successful harvest.
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Discover how a cashew farming gift transformed Saamana’s life in Yuornuur, Ghana and inspired sustainable agriculture in his village.
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Discover how Geeta, a daily laborer’s wife in India, built financial stability through a small vegetable business and sponsorship support.
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“Growing up in my humble home, I never thought I would have the chance to pursue my dream due to financial constraints, but Chalice saw the potential in me,” said Emmaculate. The first-born of eight children, Emmaculate grew up in a suburb of Nandom in Ghana. Her father was a small-scale farmer and even though […]