“We had to do something”: How one step sparked a movement of compassion

Sometimes, it only takes one moment to change everything. For Rachel Albrecht, that moment came while watching Hotel Rwanda. The weight of injustice gripped her heart—and she knew she had to do something. What began as a single step of compassion sparked a ripple effect of advocacy, sponsorship and transformation.  In this blog, Rachel shares […]

A gift to remember

Have you been touched by the impact of someone’s generosity? At some point in your life, there was likely someone who did something for you that made a significant difference. As we reflect on the importance of creating a lasting legacy, consider how your generosity could be the very thing that completely changes a life, a […]

This spring: Add hope to your to-do list

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 […]

How did I move with compassion? 10 journal prompts to create momentum with your impact

At the close of the year, here’s an important message to take to heart: Your support changes lives. That means you’re part of something personal, powerful and effective. And not only that, you are essential to accomplishing the mission of releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name. Now that’s something to celebrate if you ask […]

What does it mean to be a good neighbour?

“Love your neighbour as yourself.” As kids in Sunday school, it was the golden rule taught with a flannelgraph. It’s the phrase painted on wooden signs that adorn the walls of our homes. It’s graffitied on brick walls in the downtown streets of our city. Even for those who haven’t grown up in church, the […]

Happy Canada Day: A gift to celebrate the generosity of Canadians like you

As we celebrate Canada Day this coming month, we want to take the chance to thank you—our generous Canadian supporters! From the oceanside glimmer of Nova Scotia to the majestic mountains of British Colombia, we have been so encouraged by the generosity of people like you across Canada. You walked with us with such joy […]

Easter journal prompts: Exploring impact alongside Jesus

Easter is arguably the most reflective time of the year. People across the world prepare their hearts to approach a weekend that commemorates the most impactful events in all human history: the death and resurrection of Jesus. These events are incredibly precious and personal to believers, but they are also profoundly bigger than us. They […]

How to raise compassionate kids: A parent’s playbook

Parenting is full of deep joys. That first gummy smile. Those first wobbly steps. That very first bike ride. But one of the greatest delights as a Christ-following parent is discipling our kids in the way of Jesus— raising faith-filled and compassionate kids. From reading familiar Bible stories at bedtime and doing fun character-building activities […]

6 surprising benefits of being a generous person

As charities, we often talk about how your generosity benefits the people we serve.  But did you know about the benefits of generosity for your personal life, too? We’re talking about real, concrete benefits. Ones that impact every part of you!   Let’s take a look at 6 surprising benefits of generosity.  1. Generosity makes you […]