The Chimbote Foundation’s Mission
The Chimbote Foundation was created to provide a bridge of love, hope, faith and financial support to care for the poorest of the poor in Chimbote through the Center for Social Works – a maternity hospital, outpatient clinic, clinical laboratory, pharmacy and home for abandoned and neglected children – serving hundreds of thousands since the mid-1960s.
Our 2020 Chimbote Mission video is now available.
In lieu of our planned October 13, 2020 annual dinner, we have prepared a special video presentation featuring updates from Chimbote Mission co-founders, Sister Margaret Mary Birchmeier and Sister Lillian Bockheim; observations from long-time Chimbote Mission supporter, Mike Clark of WTAE-TV in Pittsburgh, and special remarks from Bishop David Zubik. Please view the video at your convenience and consider a donation to the Mission in this especially difficult time.
The Chimbote Foundation’s Virtual Dinner was a tremendous success, raising $96,096!
Thank you to all who participated in our first virtual event!
With Gratitude for an Outpouring of Support
We were overwhelmed by the generosity of our donors in responding to the Give Big Pittsburgh COVID-19 campaign. Please know how extremely grateful and blessed we are by your compassion and kindness to our brothers and sisters in Chimbote.
2019 CHIMBOTE MISSION VIDEO
When Did We See You, Lord … ?
Missionaries share their experience of serving the poorest of the poor in the Diocese of Pittsburgh’s medical mission in Chimbote, Peru.
Annual Missions to Chimbote
Our missionaries are doing Christ’s work in this far away land, and through His grace, are providing hope for the poor of Peru while sustaining them body and soul, and renewing their sense of dignity.
How You Can Get Involved
“By taking the walk together, you can ensure that the people of Chimbote will not walk the streets alone.”
— Bishop David A. Zubik
Chimbote Foundation Fundraising Events
Much of our Foundation’s support comes through our fundraising activities, including dinners and golf outings. Please show your support by attending these vital events and help build awareness about the important work we’re doing. Find out how you can support our missions.
WEEKLY PRAYER REFLECTION
“While they were there, the time came for her to have her child, and she gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.”
— James 1:2-3
Jesus, with gratitude we thank You for La Maternidad de Maria which offers women, who have nowhere else to turn, a safe and clean place to give birth. We thank You for the beautiful gift of life in the 100,000+ babies born here more than fifty years since its founding.
Upcoming Events & Fundraisers
SAVE THE DATE!
The Chimbote Foundation’s Annual Golf Outing
Monday, June 7, 2021 at South Hills Country Club
Details to come.
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By joining the Chimbote Foundation mailing list, you’ll receive the latest updates about our missions, fundraisers and stories. You’ll also learn more about new opportunities to help us make the greatest impact on these desperately poor people.