Every day, in communities around the world our sponsor site staff meet families. Some they know well, some are new faces. What unites them are the daunting challenges of poverty – perhaps it’s food insecurity, health crises, or unemployment. Each family and story is unique, and each challenge is formidable. Our site staff meet each […]
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For Verónica, Chalice’s Arica site director, Leonor has been a cheerful and wise friend for almost thirty years. She met the then 76-year-old Leonor in 1997 when she was starting to prepare Chalice sponsorship applications for the burgeoning Arica site, which would open in 2000. “Doña Leonor” was one of the first elders sponsored through […]
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Francis is a devoted dad in our Mikinduri sponsor site in Kenya. One of twelve, Francis never had the chance to go to school. He married Elizabeth in his thirties, and they had five children together. Tragically, Elizabeth died when their fifth child, Florida, was only two months old. Francis is a devoted dad in […]
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We’d like to introduce you to Robin, our hypothetical Chalice donor. Robin owns stocks and mutual funds (also known as securities) that have grown in value, and Robin doesn’t want a tax bill from selling them. Robin also loves Chalice’s work and wishes to make a donation but would prefer that the donation come from […]
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Zdena’s itinerary in India was packed with unforgettable moments. The glittering Golden Temple at night, saluting the sun (sort of) in an ashram, and peeking into St. Mother Teresa’s tiny room in Kolkata. But the Vancouverite wasn’t quite prepared to be welcomed by scores of her biggest fans in a small community outside of Bangalore. […]
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Our Nairobi sponsor site works with many families living with the daily deprivations of informal neighbourhoods, or slums. Through the gift catalogue, families are finding novel and inventive ways to achieve greater things for their families. Seven women from two of the Kenyan capital’s most marginalized communities have made significant strides towards economic independence, thanks […]
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When our Yapacaní site staff first met Bedulia, the 12-year-old was living with her parents and younger sister in rural Bolivia. Their humble house was made of motacú (palm) leaves. Her father, Felipe, was a farmer, and her mother, Panfila, was a housecleaner. At the time, energetic and outspoken Bedulia thought she wanted to be a lawyer. […]
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When a loved one dies, those left behind must respond to time-sensitive responsibilities and pressing estate issues while deep in grief. Often, this is much more than just a will. You can relieve some of their pain and sorrow by preparing in advance to make this process easier. On the death of her husband Allan, […]
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Holy Week, or Semana Santa, is a deeply sacred week of the year for Catholics around the world. And Lyn, our Bulacan site director, believes that her community holds it closer to their hearts than anywhere else. Their week of traditions and devotions begins on Palm Sunday. Families go to church wearing their finest clothes, […]