Chalice
Catholic international aid charity focused on child, family, and community development. 91 cents of every dollar goes directly to programs.
- Charity rating
- 5/5 stars
- Program efficiency
- 90.2%
- Financial grade
- A
Timeline
A journey of giving back.
From $500 in 2020 to sponsoring students across three countries. Each year built on the last.
$7,500+
Total raised
8+
Lives supported
3
Countries
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2020
The beginning
Downtown Mission Initiative
$500
- First charity fundraiser launched
- Partnership with The Downtown Mission
- Food, shelter, and hope for local neighbors
- Official recognition from The Downtown Mission
“Every journey begins with a single step. This was ours.”
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2021
Expanding horizons
Haitian Earthquake Appeal
$2,000 · 4× growth from year one
- Support for Canadian Red Cross earthquake relief
- Emergency shelter and healthcare services
- Food and water distribution
- Certificate of appreciation received
“When disaster strikes, humanity must respond.”
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2022
Strategic transition
Building sustainable impact
- Shifted focus to long-term child sponsorship
- Identified partners: Chalice and Food For The Hungry
- Developed sustainable sponsorship strategy
“From emergency relief to sustainable futures.”
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2023
Nonny's 3rd birthday fundraiser
Transforming lives through education
$5,000 goal · 10× from the first fundraiser
- Birthday-based fundraising campaign
- Partnership with Chalice (90.2% program efficiency)
- Partnership with Food For The Hungry
- 8 young adults sponsored in Kenya and Ghana
“Education is the first and most important step to change.”
Current beneficiaries
Through Chalice and Food For The Hungry, we sponsor young adults in Kenya and Ghana.
Kenya
- AbdulazizAge 22
- EribarAge 24
- GilbertAge 22
- KennedyAge 23
Ghana
- PaulineAge 24
- ReginaAge 23
- StephenAge 24
- WuhicheAge 24
Food For The Hungry
Global organization working to end poverty through sustainable community development and child sponsorship across Africa.
- Child sponsorship
- Education support
- Community development