Category Archives: Philippines

Support for 34 families affected by fire at Aroma Temporary Housing, Tondo, Philippines

Support for 34 families affected by fire at Aroma Temporary Housing, Tondo, Philippines

Funding Request: $46,104.54 CAD  Project Code: DFPTA1024  At around 10:30pm one night in March 2024, a fire broke out in the densely packed Aroma Temporary Housing neighbourhood in Manila. It was a three-alarm fire before midnight, and crews battled the flames until sunrise, according to local news reports. The fire forced 652 families out of […]

Sponsorship: Through Kim’s Eyes

When Kim was asked to paint an image of ‘sponsorship,’ his mind filled with vibrant, joyous images. “The hot air balloon is the representation of Chalice for me,” says the 16-year-old artist. “It symbolizes hope, journey, love, and being light and free.” Kim was sponsored through our Tondo site in the Philippines when he was […]

Zero Cavities 2024-27, Tondo, Philippines

Multiply the impact of your giving! A generous donor will match your donations to this program. Double your impact and spread even more love and support to those in need. In the urban and highly disadvantaged communities of Tondo, Manila, dental care “takes a back seat” sponsored families’ list of priorities, our site staff say. […]

Vivian chooses Families over Fear

Vivian, a busy mother of five, overcame her biggest fear – public speaking. Like many, getting up in front of a group of people scared her. However, when Chalice’s sponsor site in Tondo was searching for volunteers, she decided to step out of her comfort zone. She began facilitating Chalice’s programs to help the families […]

The Gift that Can’t Wait

Through the ‘While We Wait’ fund, the child and their family can begin participating in the program from the moment they’re enrolled.

Raymark’s wheelchair is the gift of sunshine and socializing

Raymark loves going out in his neighbourhood of Laoang, the community base of our Samar sponsor site. When he can’t go out, his sister Racelyn often sees him socializing from afar.   “He is always excited to look at people while peeking at the window,” she describes.   Raymark was born with cerebral palsy which affected the […]

Healthy teeth and happy faces thanks to ‘Zero Cavities’

Brave young Mary smiles again because she no longer has a terrible toothache!  The 11-year-old was in agony from an infected molar. But thanks to the Tondo site’s “Zero Cavities” dental program, an oral surgeon patched her up, free of charge! Dental caries is one of the leading health problems among children in Tondo. Families […]