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Child sponsorship: Get the facts
At Compassion, we value you, our partners in mission, deeply. Our hope is to be transparent with the ins and outs of our ministry. One of the ways we do that is by addressing your questions—big or small!
Why Letter Writing Matters in a Social Media Age
Letter writing brings up all sorts of nostalgia for most of us. When we think letters, we may think of a feather quill and a bottle of ink, or typing on a clunky typewriter by the light of a candle. Maybe we think of that box of letters we keep in our attic—the one that […]
Compassion has thousands of staff—and countless more volunteers—around the world who work faithfully in their specific roles, to release children from poverty in Jesus’ name. Whether at a national office in southeast Asia, at our global headquarters in Colorado, at our office here in Canada or elsewhere, Compassion has a global team that top to […]
Ask the kids! What do you want to know about your sponsor?
Need some inspiration on what to write in your next letter to the child you sponsor? We asked some kids at a Compassion centre in Ethiopia: What do you want to know about your sponsor? Here’s what they said! ____ Biniyam, 11 “It was so cool when my sponsor sent me a picture of himself. […]
The moment you meet Cynthia Trump-Fougere from Carstairs, Alberta, you feel welcomed and at ease. Her bright, blue eyes twinkle with quick humour and her infectious laugh portrays a woman with a zest for life and an unrestrained love for others. But she’s the first to admit that finding joy was sometimes a struggle. “I […]
What does it look like to volunteer with Compassion?
It’s National Volunteer Week and we are celebrating “all-things-volunteer” here at Compassion Canada! Did you know that there are over 1500 Compassion volunteers across the country? They show us that living compassionately can reorient our lives and affect the way we spend not only our money, but our time, too! We are thankful for each […]
Do children have to be Christian to be in Compassion’s program?
As a Christian ministry, we get this question frequently. But the idea that we only serve Christian children couldn’t be farther from the truth! Our goal is to serve and empower local churches around the world to effectively minister to children and families living in poverty—regardless of their religious beliefs. What do we mean by […]
6 simple ways to make your Christmas card great
In this post: What your letters mean to the child you sponsor. Tips to write a great Christmas card. How to pray for your sponsored child as you write. One of the most amazing aspects of sponsoring a child with Compassion is the way you get to speak courage, hope and love into their life. […]