This incredible woman sponsors and writes 101 kids—here’s her story

Lynn’s sentences are punctuated with joyous laughter as we talk about her sponsorship journey and how she got to supporting 101 Compassion kids. You can feel her energy and excitement for the mission through the screen. “They’re my family,” she says matter-of-factly.

The happiest thing you can do this year

Have you cozied up for your first Christmas movie of the year? Whether you lean towards the sentimental, the humourous, the classics or the latest release, we all love the touch of holiday magic that is nestled into a good story. We love to watch as characters experience the joy of doing good. There is […]

This Giving Tuesday, fight child poverty with these simple and impactful gifts

There’s no wrong choice. This Giving Tuesday, we have two $10 gift options that provide children in poverty with the basics for a bright future: a Meal for a Family and a Newborn Care Package. In the spirit of creating meaningful fun, we are inviting you to choose the gift that resonates with you. But […]

3 health and wellness gifts that create bright futures for kids

Complete this sentence: If I am healthy, I am  ________. There are many ways to fill that blank—grateful, strong, blessed, to name a few—all meaningful. And that’s the point, isn’t it? Our health is meaningful. There is no minimizing the gift of health. It matters. For children living in poverty, health is an essential ingredient […]

Diving into a future free from poverty

Johanes, 19, is a Compassion-assisted student from a small town called Tanjung Balai in North Sumatra, Indonesia, 180 kilometres from Medan, with a big future. He is an independent, highly active and strong-willed person who has a passion for sports. Possessing the good posture of an athlete, he also has a gentle disposition that makes […]

Gifts that give back: 8 causes you care about

Looking for gifts that give back? These gifts in our Gifts of Compassion gift guide meet the needs that we know matter most to you. In a recent research study, we heard directly from you about the causes you care about. Here are some of the top causes you shared and a related gift from […]

Mattress maker hems a future free from poverty for her children

“Now I can sleep comfortably, and my body no longer hurts when I wake up. My mom makes the best mattresses in the world.”

Do charity Christmas gift guides really make a difference?

Around the Christmas holidays, many charities send out gift guides. These guides feature many different ways to be generous and help people in need. But what really happens when you give a gift? Do charity Christmas gift guides really make a difference? At Compassion, we invite you to give through Gifts of Compassion. Our gift […]

What is Gifts of Compassion? 5 things you need to know

What is Gifts of Compassion? Each year, people across Canada have the opportunity to give gifts to help lift millions of children, families and their communities out of poverty around the world. Gifts of Compassion are delivered within the framework of Compassion’s proven holistic child development program, which means when you give, you can be […]