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In Memory of Carol Tilton

Carol Tilton passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. She was a woman of deep faith and demonstrated incredible strength, resilience and grace over the past 23 years in her battle with brain cancer. Carol had a passion for both sharing the love of Christ and supporting children, especially those living in challenged environments.

Her favorite charitable organization was Compassion International and along with her husband, Mike, supported Survival Centers in Ecuador and Rwanda for the past 20 years.

Your Contributions Are Stewarded Wisely

Every gift you give through Compassion is handled with integrity and care. We follow strict financial guardrails to ensure accountability, transparency and the flexibility to invest wisely for long-term impact. Here’s a brief explanation of how funds are allocated:

In fiscal year 2025, 80% of every dollar went straight to program work through our local church partners — including education, medical care, nutrition, child protection and sharing God’s love with children living in poverty and their families.

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