Funding Request: $1,671.61 CAD Critical Need: CNPTT1124 Ralph is 20 years old and in his second year of college, pursuing computer engineering with the support of his Chalice sponsor and the Tondo site. Ralph is also highly active in sports, and his team recently won a basketball tournament. Ralph lives with his family of eight, […]
Category Archives: Philippines
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Dec
Dec
It’s time for an Advent countdown! Pope Francis has announced that the 2025 Jubilee Year will focus on one powerful theme- Hope. In preparation for this special year, he has asked us to pray and prepare our hearts throughout 2024. And with all the Christmas chaos…. a little extra dose of hope in the weeks […]
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Nov
Nov
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. […]
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Oct
Oct
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 […]
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Oct
Oct
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 […]
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May
May
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 […]
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Oct
Oct
Through the ‘While We Wait’ fund, the child and their family can begin participating in the program from the moment they’re enrolled.
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Jul
Jul
As the eldest sister, Vanessa felt a duty to help her family financially. But first, she had to redefine what success meant.
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May
May
Our families in our Tondo sponsor site in the Philippines faced two tremendous issues: malnutrition and poor dental health.
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Feb
Feb
Most houses in the Samar site are flimsy structures made of light materials. This means that when typhoons or low-pressure storms hit the Philippines during the rainy season, houses are extremely susceptible to damage or collapse.
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