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08/04/2026

Experiencing homelessness in extreme weather, Chile
A critical short window of survival

"Let no one die on the street!" says Liliana Cortés, National Social Director of Hogar de Cristo, categorically. As she explains, decades of HC's experience working with homeless people show that initial reluctance to accept help often shifts over time. The reasons are multiple and complex; however, the utmost urgency in street outreach like RUTA CALLE is to be there on time before it is too late and the time runs out in extreme temperatures.

As Liliana explains, key factors include respectful, consistent engagement through ongoing outreach that gradually builds trust rather than immediate acceptance. It's a repeated offering of food, medical care, accompaniment, and genuine care without pressure that yields results, and it can take a long time. Once trust develops, people become more willing to accept help, shelter, or housing. There is no magic formula, but perseverance, patience, and strong commitment are needed to build willingness among these very damaged people.

Mr. Marco León from the short 30-second video testimony is a real success story; nevertheless, there are thousands on the streets still living in miserable, inhumane conditions and waiting to be rescued.
Your support is essential to reach them. Please donate to this cause at www.hogardecristousa.org

Thank you,
Hogar de Cristo USA

08/01/2026

Month of Solidarity, Chile

AUGUST 1st marks the beginning of the Month of Solidarity in Chile, honoring the life and legacy of Alberto Hurtado SJ (San Alberto Hurtado) and renewing our commitment to social justice and to overcoming poverty and social exclusion. It includes multiple activities scheduled throughout Chile.

It is also an opportunity to return to the founder's source of inspiration, who devoted his entire life to hard work and to understanding the deep meaning of the lives of people experiencing severe poverty and exclusion -as embodied in his best-known apostolic work, the Hogar de Cristo. This organization has transformed vulnerable lives and brought them new opportunities for over 81 years. It remains today as a beacon of hope for tens of thousands of Chile's most disadvantaged, as well as a leader in civil society.

Hogar de Cristo USA
www.hogardecristousa.org

07/28/2026

07/27/2026

Domestic violence, Chile
It's a recurring cause of homelessness among women. Abuse often forces them to leave their homes suddenly to protect themselves and their children, even when they have nowhere safe to go, triggering homelessness.

Make a lasting impact today. Donate to our dedicated, permanent services that support people experiencing homelessness. Click here https://bit.ly/4yk3j9A

Thank you,
Hogar de Cristo USA

07/23/2026

Con alegría le damos la bienvenida a Mario Pavón Prat a Hogar de Cristo, quien asumirá como nuevo director ejecutivo el próximo 7 de septiembre.

Durante más de una década, el destacado ingeniero comercial lideró Fondo Esperanza, la organización que entrega créditos, microseguros, educación y redes de apoyo a miles de emprendedoras y emprendedores en Chile.

Confiamos en que Mario sabrá dar continuidad a la estrategia desplegada durante los últimos años, fortaleciendo nuestro servicio a quienes más nos necesitan y proyectando el aporte del Hogar de Cristo a la sociedad chilena.

Más aquí https://www.hogardecristo.cl/banner-home/mario-pavon-prat-deja-fondo-esperanza-y-asume-direccion-ejecutiva-de-hogar-de-cristo/

07/23/2026

A Donor-Advised Fund (D.A.F.) is a charitable giving account and one of the easiest and most tax-advantageous ways to give to charity. It is also the fastest-growing charitable giving tool in the U.S., and it is easy to open and manage through a sponsoring organization such as Benevity, Schwab, Fidelity, etc.

Through this tool, donors are generally eligible to take an immediate tax deduction and then recommend grants to a nonprofit 501(c)(3) of their choice.

You can make contributions through D.A.F. to Hogar de Cristo USA directly at www.hogardecristousa.org and help those who are most disadvantaged in Chile.

Thank you,
Hogar de Cristo USA

07/19/2026

Street Outreach Team.

Let us not forget them!
Thousands are experiencing homelessness, and the extreme weather conditions currently underway in Chile expose them to immediate, life-threatening dangers.

Our Streets Outreach Teams are deployed to encampments to protect unsheltered people and expand services during code blue weather events.

Teams distribute immediate supplies on the spot– such as blankets, clothing, warm coffee, and food. They also assist and transport individuals to shelters and related first-response and emergency services.

Make a lasting impact today. Donate to our dedicated, permanent services that help people experiencing homelessness. CLICK here https://bit.ly/4yk3j9A

Thank you,
Hogar de Cristo USA

07/17/2026

Hola!
*¡No importa dónde estés! En momentos como este, Chile nos necesita unidos.* 🇨🇱❤️

Las intensas lluvias, el viento y las bajas temperaturas están afectando al país. En Hogar de Cristo estamos plenamente activos, reforzando la atención a personas en situación de calle y personas mayores que viven en sus domicilios.

Si vives en los Estados Unidos, también puedes formar parte de esta ayuda a Chile. ¡*Actuemos ahora* y ayúdanos a llegar a tiempo a quienes más lo necesitan! Dona aquí 👉🏼 https://bit.ly/44zkLcE

Hogar de Cristo USA Inc. es una organización benéfica de caridad pública sin fines de lucro, clasificada como 501(c)(3) ante el IRS. Las contribuciones y donaciones son deducibles de impuestos para el donante.

Muchas gracias,
Hogar de Cristo USA

07/16/2026

Ahead of expected extreme weather in Chile, the government has declared a preventive emergency in 10 regions and reinforced preventive measures.

Nonetheless, thousands of people have nowhere to go and face immediate life-threatening dangers because of homelessness.

What happens to them? Hogar de Cristo always cares for those living in the most severe poverty, offering opportunities and permanent assistance through our programs and service units: Ruta Calle, shelters, street outreach, Housing First, and shared housing programs that transform their lives.

Let's help them today by donating to our dedicated programs for people experiencing homelessness. www.hogardecristousa.org

Thank you,
Hogar de Cristo USA