Funding request: $9,532.58 CAD Critical Need: CN-PTT0626 At just 21 years old, Florenz has already become a leader in his community. As the youth chairman in his barangay, he organizes feeding programs, distributes school supplies, invites speakers to inspire young people, and encourages healthy activities by lending sports equipment to local youth. Despite living in […]
Category Archives: Philippines
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Nabisa’s 12-Year Journey From the third grade to graduating with her Bachelor of Commerce, Nabisa is proof that perseverance, an unwavering focus on education, and the generosity of sponsors like you can make dreams come true. Nabisa’s family, from our Bangalore, India site, faced immense financial challenges. Raised by a single mother alongside her two […]
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For brothers Jon Paolo and John Poya, the five-kilometer walk to school was often fuelled by little more than sheer determination and a small container of plain rice. Living in Laoang, the Philippines and raised by a single father, Jon Paolo (13) and John Poya (16), along with their younger brother and sister, have faced […]
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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
As we mark International Day of Families this Friday, we believe every family’s dignity matters. Thanks to your generous support of our Disaster Relief Fund, families in Manila, Philippines, have been able to rebuild their lives after devastating fires. The Fires That Changed Everything In March 2024, a devastating fire swept through Manila’s Aroma Temporary […]
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Funding request: $1,939.14 CAD Critical Need: CN-PTT0326 Leonora was a woman who filled her home with warmth, music, and care. She loved to sing and cook, preparing meals that brought her family together. Despite modest means, she found joy in nurturing those around her—her husband, who is visually impaired, her children, and her young granddaughter […]
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One of the most popular items in our gift catalogue is food for a family. We often get asked what exactly does food for a family buy? The Dela Cruz family at our Bulacan site in the Philippines they received a bulk supply of dry goods to fill their pantry and provide a month or […]
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Tondo’s 2025 graduates are already making an impact, with many securing employment soon after finishing their studies and others preparing for professional licensure exams. Their achievements reflect the power of education, determination, and support—opening doors to brighter futures for themselves and their families.
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In his Lenten message this year, Pope Leo invited Catholics worldwide to use this period of Lent to listen, fast and come together as a community in Christ. Pope Leo says, “Dear friends, let us ask for the grace of a Lent that leads us to greater attentiveness to God and to the least among us. Let […]
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Angela’s teachers know her as a bright and curious Grade 1 student, but they didn’t always see this side of her. When she first arrived at the Samar site’s elementary school, she was zoned out in class. She never seemed to be able to concentrate. Her teachers had seen it many times before: hunger. But at the Liceo, Chalice’s nutrition program […]