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History
Founded in 1994 by Fr. Patrick Cosgrove, Chalice (Canada) began as an extension of the Christian Foundation for Children and Aging (CFCA) in the United States. Operating out of the church rectory in Springhill, NS, Chalice opened an appeals office to book speaking opportunities for Deacons across Canada. With just Fr. Pat and one volunteer the foundation for the organization was laid. In 1996 Chalice became an autonomous Canadian Charity under the name Christian Child Care International, with a final name change in 2007 – Chalice (Canada). Throughout all of the changes the core of Chalice has remained the same. We are a ministry of the Catholic community, creating relationships of life and love wherever we serve. For the past 19 years Chalice has been enriching lives, while restoring hope and dignity to people in developing countries through our Child Sponsorship Programme. Located in Nova Scotia with a head office in Lower Sackville, Chalice is gaining recognition each year as more and more people hear about the work we do in the developing world. Chalice has been recognized by MoneySense Magazine as one of the best run Canadian Charities for the past 5 years (receiving an A+ rating for the past two years). Designed to help donors get a better idea for how efficiently charities use their money, the MoneySense rating system provides Canadians with valuable information to make smart giving decisions. Chalice commits over 90 percent of its spending in support of programs. In 2014, $19.8 million was spent directly on programs providing nutrition, education and shelter to over 49,000 children and the elderly in 15 developing countries. Creating and nurturing relationships of life and love, over the past year Chalice has supported 14 community projects, served over 5000 children through the Chalice Children Nutrition Fund, provided scholarships for 41 students and built over 100 houses in Haiti. In 2015 Chalice was also recognized for being a Best Christian Workplace by the Best Christian Workplaces Institute (BCW). To achieve certification, organizations must complete an employee engagement survey and meet BCW’s standards of excellence.