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“God gives us a burden”: How heartbreak led one sponsor deeper into compassion
In case you missed it—read the first part of Rachel’s story of moving with compassion. In Part One of this story, we met Rachel—a mother and Compassion supporter whose decision to sponsor a boy named Stiven in Honduras ignited a powerful movement of compassion in her life, her family and her church community. What began […]
“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 […]
How this mom and business owner is helping other moms in need
Aimee Augustine is a mom of five and a business owner who stepped into a new season of work to help grow her family’s real estate business. As they built their company together, Aimee and her husband Steve kept generosity at the heart of it all—committing to give a portion of every sale to causes […]
How environmental stewardship has a direct impact on kids in poverty
“We have a Biblical mandate to care for God’s creation. Children are part of that creation.” Andrew Leake In your mind’s eye, imagine a blank sheet of paper. In the centre, you sketch a child. You now begin to fill in the surrounding space to complete the picture. What fills that blank space? Perhaps […]
Meet 3 of our inspiring and dynamic Compassion Ambassadors
Each week, you will find Compassion Ambassadors across the country inviting people to partner with Compassion to release children from poverty in Jesus’ name. Compassion Ambassadors are artists and speakers who are passionate about serving the Church and advocating for kids in poverty. They are a diverse collection of voices and talent, united in their […]
Ten years ago, Tim Hague Sr. and his son, Tim Jr. won the first-ever season of “The Amazing Race Canada”. They were the first parent-child team to win in any Amazing Race franchise. Millions of Canadians watched as Tim battled not only the regular obstacles of the race but also Parkinson’s Disease, a diagnosis that he […]
Faith that sticks: How grace, relationships and exploring doubt help young people to stay
Do you ever wonder how you can help a young person grow in their faith? Are you curious about spiritual development in youth? Dr. Kara Powell introduces us to her research in this compelling interview with Compassion Canada. CC: Kara, can you introduce yourself and tell us what you’ve been working on lately? KP: I’m […]
Mobilizing justice: Ambrose University partners with Compassion Canada on new workshop
When it comes to learning to see others through the eyes of Jesus, we often need a little help. The distractions and busyness of work and life keep us focused on our comfort, and we don’t always remember God’s call to seek justice for the oppressed and to alleviate the suffering of others. That’s why […]
Culture at Compassion: Q&A with Misty Fonseca, Chief People Officer
People and purpose. It takes just a short amount of time with Misty Fonseca, Compassion Canada’s Chief People Officer, to see how much those two things are on her heart. Misty has been leading human resources at Compassion Canada for nine years. We sat down with Misty to talk about being a People and Culture […]
10 questions about year-end giving with a financial planner
Canadians are generous people! At Compassion Canada, we see that firsthand, especially in December. When the snow starts falling, we also see a flurry of year-end giving. With these gifts, we can help more children to be released from poverty in Jesus’ name and change the communities in which they live. This year, we’ve […]