Chimbote Foundation News & Updates
Pittsburgh Delegation Provides Hands-on Care in Chimbote
The Diocese of Pittsburgh sent a group of priests, deacons, and lay individuals to the Chimbote Mission again in the summer of 2026.
Donor Spotlight: Hope Blooms in the Desert
The Chimbote Foundation transforms donor gifts into care for the poorest of the poor in Chimbote’s desert barrios.
Parishes Far from Chimbote Raise Funds for the Region’s Poor
The people of St. Aidan Parish in Pittsburgh’s North Hills, including the children of its Faith Formation Program, have been raising funds for the Chimbote Mission for several years.
Meet Ellie Sanchez Guillen
Ellie has been working for the Center for 29 years as a nursing technician. Her tremendous compassion and empathy for the poor have made her invaluable to the critical Home Visit Program at the Center.
Three new baby girls arrive at the Padre Julio Children’s Center
The Padre Julio Children’s Center and Shelter recently welcomed three new babies to La Maternidad. Their stories provide striking examples of the importance of this service at the Maternidad and the compassionate care from the professionals who support the Center.
Meet Zoraida Mezones Sánchez
For the last 34 years, Zoraida Mezones Sánchez, a nurse technician, has been a constant presence on the Home Visit Program bringing medical care and social services to the poorest in Chimbote.
Meet Milagros Del Solar
After seven years at the Maternidad, Milagros has shown herself to be a skilled, compassionate, and caring dentist. She treats patients of all ages, offers free care for those unable to pay, and conducts Saturday dental checkups for orphans at the Center.
Dignified Housing Program
Led by the compassionate home visit nurses at the Maternidad de María, in collaboration with its social assistance team and religious personnel, the Foundation began constructing basic homes for families of patients in critical conditions in early 2025.
Meet Our New Director!
Given Peru’s challenging labor and employment laws, Director Rosa is uniquely positioned to both oversee the management of the 160-plus employees at the Center and address the complicated labor regulations impacting the Center and its employees.