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CURRENT NEWS RELEASES

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

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – January 10, 2023 – 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.

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

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – December 7, 2023 – 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.

Bradley Pinion, Case Keenum, Tress Way, and Corey Bojorquez highlight Compassion during ‘My Cause, My Cleats’

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – December 1, 2023 – Every year, the pro football world takes part in “My Cause, My Cleats,” a collaboration between the NFL and players to highlight charitable organizations.

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

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – November 17, 2023 – Starting tomorrow, November 18, Compassion International is launching a new initiative in partnership with top Roblox experiences called “Play to Heal.”

World Series competitors Chris Stratton and Pavin Smith team up on behalf of moms and babies in need

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – October 27, 2023 – As the World Series kicks off today, Chris Stratton, pitcher for the Texas Rangers, and Pavin Smith, outfielder for the Arizona Diamondbacks, will be competing against one another on the baseball field. Yet off the field, Stratton and Smith have come together as teammates for an important common cause, "The Fight for First."

‘They have nothing left’: This World Food Day, Compassion International remembers Haiti’s children

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – October 16, 2023 – With some of the highest levels of food insecurity in the world, Haiti’s children are among the hungriest.

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