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Vallary is pedaling towards hope in rural Kenya  

Vallary is pedaling towards hope in rural Kenya  

In a quiet village near a meandering river lives 16-year-old Vallary. Every morning before the sun rises, Vallary begins her long, tiring journey to school. Barefoot and determined, she walks over 6 kilometers along dusty, uneven paths just to reach her classroom. By the time she arrives at school, Vallary is already exhausted. Her concentration […]

How One Gift Transformed a Farmer’s Future in Yuornuur, Ghana

Growing cashews and hope in Yuornuur in Ghana

In 2018, one acre of cashew seedlings planted more than trees in Yuornuur, Ghana — it planted hope. What began as a simple gift grew into financial stability for Saamana and inspired farmers across his village to embrace sustainable agriculture.

Journey with us again this Lent 

Chalice USA Lent Companion 2026

After the great feedback following last year’s Lent and Advent Companions, we have prepared another booklet for 2026 to enrich your daily prayer and practice.