Springtime always brings a sense of renewal. We open our windows to let the fresh air in. Sunlight spills across our floors. We feel energized to refresh our spaces and our routines. Hope does that—it moves us to action.
What’s on your spring checklist? Clearing out a closet? Booking that long-overdue appointment? Dusting off your running shoes?
Good things happen when we act with hope.
What if you could take that same hope and extend it beyond your home? With Gifts of Compassion, you can make a meaningful, lasting impact in the life of a child living in poverty—all year round.
Did you know? Gifts of Compassion can be given all year round—not just at Christmastime!
Each gift is carefully chosen by Compassion’s local church partners to meet real, urgent needs in their communities. Your gift doesn’t just feel good—it does good, right where it’s needed most.
This spring, we’re spotlighting 3 powerful gifts that are perfect for your season of hope-filled action:
1. Backyard Farming
“I really enjoy planting seeds and instead of buying vegetables at the local market, now we get them in our backyard and eat healthier. I know that many children my age don’t like vegetables, but I love eating salads of cucumber, tomatoes, carrots, lettuce, broccoli and cabbage—especially because I grew them myself.” – Valeria from Honduras
If your spring checklist includes any gardening, you’ll love this gift. Backyard farming is a sustainable way to fight hunger and generate income—and it starts right at home.
With this gift, you empower a family in poverty to build their own backyard farm by providing essential resources like seeds, fertilizer, livestock, tools and education. These practical tools make it possible for families to grow their own food, care for animals and create a source of income that lasts.
The impact is long-term and deeply personal—because when families can nourish themselves and earn an income, hope really begins to grow.
Add to your checklist: Cultivate hope
2. Soccer Coach Training in Kenya
Football is a sport commonly played by boys in her community, but Anny breaks the stereotype. She leads a group of girls to play football to encourage them, not only through physical activity, but through encouragement in their personal lives.
Spring is prime time for signing up for sports. Whether you’re cheering from the sidelines or lacing up your cleats, you know the value of team sports.
In Kenya, soccer isn’t just a game—it’s a pathway to opportunity. With your gift, you can help train 100 young people to become certified soccer coaches. This gift not only opens doors to employment but also equips youth to become role models and mentors in their communities.
Add to your checklist: Make hope the goal
3. Job Skills Training for Moms
“I was asked if I wanted to learn pastry making, and I immediately said yes. We already had an oven we had received as a wedding gift. I was enthusiastic about learning something new. We are so happy and thankful to God and the centre for the support we received,” says Neisa, Daniel’s mother.
Got Mother’s Day marked on your calendar? This year, celebrate a special woman in your life by empowering another.
When moms gain access to job skills training, they’re able to earn income, care for their families and build a better future. Your gift helps provide tools, training and support to equip moms with practical skills—like pastry making, sewing or hairdressing—that lead to real work opportunities.
Add to your checklist: Employ hope
Give Job Skills Training for Moms
Bonus: Sign up to volunteer
Spring is a season of showing up—planting seeds, tending to what matters and stepping outside. What if one of the most meaningful things you step into this spring is a way to give your time?
Volunteering with Compassion is a powerful way to use your skills, passion and presence to make a difference in the lives of children in poverty. Whether you’re sharing Compassion at events, helping behind the scenes or offering encouragement in your community, every moment you give matters.
