Tag Archives: charity

Paying it Forward in Ukraine

Success takes many forms. For Denys, a young man from Mykulyntsi, Ukraine, it came in the form of a dedicated social worker and a student eager to pay her own success forward. Denys grew up in a small two-room home in a rural village outside Ternopil. He lived with his grandparents and his father, who […]

A new chapter for Chalice

Father Pat and Bichop Terry Chalice

After decades of faithful leadership and service, Chalice is preparing for a new chapter as our president, Fr. Patrick Cosgrove, announces his retirement. Fr. Pat’s journey with our organization began in 1994, when he opened an office in Springhill, Nova Scotia, to help the American-based charity, Christian Foundation for Children and Aging (CFCA), expand its […]

Pope Leo and Chalice see ‘new signs of hope’ in the same places

Philippines lunch

In his letter to the faithful for World Day of the Poor, the Holy Father points to the marginal places that offer the most promise for tomorrow’s world.

Three Quotes from Saints to Inspire Your Resolutions

New year, new you, right? Though every day is a chance for a fresh start, the start of a new year is the beginning of a new chapter, symbolically and literally.   Whether your resolutions are big or small, or don’t yet exist at all, a bit of heavenly wisdom can always lend hope for the new year. Taking inspiration from the sayings of our favourite saints, we’re […]

Photo Friday: Our top 5 “Sunshine” Photos!

Welcome to Photo Friday! Each Friday, we share photo collections of our favourite shots from our sponsor sites around the world. Keep the sun shining! It’s the last full month of summer, meaning it’s time to get out and enjoy the sun while you still can. Our top 5 ‘Sunshine’ photos remind us the sun […]

PHOTO FRIDAY: OUR TOP 5 “DREAMER” PHOTOS!

Welcome to Photo Friday! Each Friday, we share photo collections of our favourite shots from our sponsor sites around the world. Summer is a time of possibility, especially for kids. It feels like anything can happen in the summer, doesn’t it? With extra time off, many people use summer to make their dreams come true, […]

Sponsorship Helps Family Achieve Their Dreams

When you parent two children with special needs, the way Svitlana and Volodymyur do, you learn to appreciate the small things. For them, it’s the happiness and victories of their kids. The faithful parents carry deep trust and support for one another, and their bond has helped them through the hard times. Living near our […]

Photo Friday: Our top 5 “Celebration” Photos!

Welcome to Photo Friday! Each Friday, we share photo collections of our favourite shots from our sponsor sites around the world. Here in Canada, people living in the province of Quebec are celebrating Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day, a day marking the birth of Saint John the Baptist. Our Top 5 “Celebration” photos show us all the ways […]

Juan Carlos Beats The Odds

With a smile as bright as the sun, Juan Carlos is an attentive and loving kid to his mother Marisol. He loves helping her around the house, and is a fast learner. You can’t see it on his face, but Juan Carlos has been through a lot to get to where he is today. When […]