Compassion International

Compassion International Selects Water Mission as Partner in New Global WASH Alliance Designed to Bring Holistic Care to Children and Families Experiencing Poverty

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C., Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Water Mission is partnering with Compassion International on a global safe water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) alliance through a pilot project initiating in Chimwenje, Malawi.

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  • NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C., Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Water Mission is partnering with Compassion International on a global safe water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) alliance through a pilot project initiating in Chimwenje, Malawi.
  • The alliance will strive to bring holistic care to children and families experiencing poverty through safe water access.
  • “Water Mission’s technical excellence, church engagement strategies, and presence in vulnerable communities makes them a wonderful, strategically aligned partner for Compassion,” said Herb Ehresman, Director of Strategic Alliances at Compassion International.
  • “We can reach exponentially more children and families through this partnership than we could on our own.

New book 'What Are You Going to Do?' shares inspiring story of Everett Swanson and the founding of Compassion International

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This January, a new book entitled "What Are You Going to Do?" shares the inspiring true story of Everett Swanson and the humble beginnings of the global Christian ministry Compassion International.

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  • shares the inspiring true story of Everett Swanson and the humble beginnings of the global Christian ministry Compassion International.
  • Everett Swanson flew from Chicago to South Korea to minister to American troops fighting in the Korean War.
  • Broken by the plight of these children, Swanson was faced with a question: "What are you going to do?"
  • Santiago 'Jimmy' Mellado, president and CEO of Compassion, shares, "Reverend Everett Swanson unexpectedly became a world-changer.

Nearly half of the NFL's punters to participate in 'Punts for Purpose' during Week 14

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This weekend, nearly half of the NFL's punters are slated to participate in "Punts for Purpose," a charitable-giving initiative designed specifically for punters. After funding two child development centers and traveling to Tanzania to see the work of child development organization Compassion International, Bradley Pinion (Atlanta Falcons) and his wife, Kaeleigh, were especially moved by the needs of moms and babies in poverty. They committed to donate $1,000 to Compassion for each Pinion punt that lands inside the 20-yard line during the season.

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  • COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This weekend, nearly half of the NFL's punters are slated to participate in " Punts for Purpose ," a charitable-giving initiative designed specifically for punters.
  • "I was hopeful others would want to get involved but had no idea it would be this many!"
  • "Seeing half of the punters in the NFL participate in 'Punts for Purpose' during Week 14 is crazy to me.
  • Compassion has seen incredible results in its survival centers, like the ones Pinion and the punters will be funding during Week 14.

Compassion International introduces fun way to fight hunger through Roblox gaming platform

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Friday, November 17, 2023
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting tomorrow, November 18, Compassion International is launching a new initiative in partnership with top Roblox experiences called "Play to Heal." When Roblox players purchase in-game items and user-generated content (UGCs) from games like Anime Champions, Arsenal, Emergency Response: Liberty County (ER:LC), Silly Simon Says, and Toilet Defense Simulator, they'll be raising awareness and providing relief for children and families impacted by a growing global food crisis.

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  • CNN describes Roblox as "one of the most popular virtual playgrounds on the planet," however, at its core, Roblox is an online gaming platform where millions of people participate in immersive, user-generated digital experiences.
  • Although the Roblox platform is free, in-game digital purchases make up a large share of the online gaming market.
  • That's why Compassion and its partner developers plan to meet gamers right where they are – within the games.
  • However, given the reach of Roblox and the compassion of gamers, the sky is the limit on the difference that can be made.

'Scrooge: A Christmas Carol' Podcast Provides Educational Benefits And Family Bonding Opportunities

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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HOUSTON, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Text "TALK" 67101 to receive questions inspired by 'Scrooge: A Christmas Carol' from a Child Psychologist that will spark conversations with your children.

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  • This four-part, fully dramatized adaptation of "A Christmas Carol'' by Charles Dickens will get the entire family in the Christmas spirit.
  • This way of audio learning can provoke thought, imagination and inspire family conversation in the midst of the busy holiday season."
  • This four-part, fully dramatized adaptation of "A Christmas Carol'' by Charles Dickens will get the entire family in the Christmas spirit.
  • "The Scrooge: A Christmas Carol podcast unfolds in four engaging and imaginative parts in lengths easily consumable by younger audiences.

Pro football players team up for 'Punts for Purpose' on behalf of Compassion International

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Friday, October 13, 2023
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This Sunday, the Washington Commanders face the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. However, as opposing punters Bradley Pinion, Falcons, and Tress Way, Commanders, approach game day, they'll be punting for a bigger purpose. For each punt that lands inside the 20-yard line, both Pinion and Way have committed to donate $1,000 to child development organization Compassion International to fight poverty in an initiative called "Punts for Purpose."

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  • However, as opposing punters Bradley Pinion, Falcons, and Tress Way, Commanders, approach game day, they'll be punting for a bigger purpose.
  • And approximately 99 percent of maternal and 90 percent of neonatal mortalities occur in the developing world.
  • Ashleigh Alcorn, manager of pro athlete partnerships at Compassion, expressed, "Compassion loves partnering with pro athletes to bring attention to children living in abject poverty.
  • We're also all on Team God – the only team that truly matters."

Compassion International, Belmont Innovation Labs pilot new initiative to support visionary entrepreneurs

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday, during Belmont University's annual Hope Summit event, child development organization Compassion International and Belmont Innovation Labs announced a new partnership to pilot Impact Teams, groups of expert volunteers and mentors who will come alongside social innovators dedicated to addressing the world's most formidable challenges. Impact Teams are designed to work with global and local entrepreneurs who are making a positive change in their communities.

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  • Josh Yates, director of Belmont Innovation Labs, explains, "Our work is focused on mobilizing social innovation ecosystems that enable human flourishing.
  • With a strong focus on innovative solutions, Compassion plans to pilot the global phase of this new initiative.
  • The pilot project aims to support social innovators, like Mbiro and Kaderi, who have already launched an initiative.
  • Compassion and Belmont Innovation Labs look forward to leveraging the missions and strengths of both organizations to make a tangible difference for families living in poverty around the world.

Compassion International launches new 'Hope Starts Here' experience

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Friday, September 8, 2023
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Compassion International, a leading child development organization, is excited to announce the launch of its new "Hope Starts Here" experience. Buoyed by compelling personal stories, "Hope Starts Here" is an immersive experience, transporting visitors to vulnerable communities where Compassion works. This free, family-friendly event is designed to inspire compassion and action for children living in poverty around the world.

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  • COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Compassion International , a leading child development organization, is excited to announce the launch of its new " Hope Starts Here " experience.
  • Buoyed by compelling personal stories, "Hope Starts Here" is an immersive experience, transporting visitors to vulnerable communities where Compassion works.
  • This free, family-friendly event is designed to inspire compassion and action for children living in poverty around the world.
  • For more information about Compassion and "Hope Starts Here," visit compassionexperience.com .

Online Learning Pioneer Taps Consumer Insights Expert as Lead of Digital Marketing

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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WASHINGTON, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- StraighterLine, a creator of affordable, flexible and career-aligned postsecondary courses and credentials that serves over 150,000 learners per year, announced today the appointment of Allison Lesser as vice president of digital marketing. With a track record of successfully leading branding and digital and omni-channel marketing for education, consumer and media brands for more than 20 years, Lesser joins the company after spending more than a decade in branding, digital marketing and user experience leadership roles at education technology companies.

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  • "We are thrilled to have her join our team and lead our digital marketing efforts.
  • In her new role, Lesser will oversee digital marketing strategies and initiatives to support the company's growing platform of courses and new product innovations.
  • Earlier in her career, Lesser held various leadership roles in the education and digital marketing sectors.
  • She also served as the director of digital marketing for Envision, the pioneering developer of career exploration and leadership development experiences for K-12 students.

'From Hunger to Hope' web3 charity auction to benefit Compassion International

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting tomorrow, Bored Room Ventures will present "From Hunger to Hope," a web3 charity art exhibition supporting Compassion International during the global food crisis. The world is hungrier than ever, with children in poverty among the most vulnerable. According to World Food Program, as many as 828 million people go to bed hungry each night, and extreme weather, rising costs, and conflict are worsening the most severe food shortage the world has seen in decades.

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  • Bored Room Ventures mobilizes web3 community to fight hunger, feed families around the globe
    COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting tomorrow, Bored Room Ventures will present " From Hunger to Hope ," a web3 charity art exhibition supporting Compassion International during the global food crisis .
  • Digital artist Jeremy Cowart has a long history with Compassion, recently traveling to Peru to meet one of the children he sponsors.
  • To combine my love of art and NFTs with my love of the work Compassion does – it was a no-brainer."
  • To learn more about Compassion's web3 presence, join our Discord (where you can ask Compassion staff questions directly through the #support channel) or follow us on Twitter at @Compassion_3 .