The Hogar de Cristo Foundation is an organization that welcomes the poorest of the poor with love and dignity and expands their opportunities for a better life. It enthusiastically supports the community in its responsibility to those discriminated against in our society. Inspired by the spirit of Alberto Hurtado SJ, it’s a transparent, efficient, and effective organization that promotes a culture of respect, justice, and unity.
Hogar de Cristo works 24 hours per day, seven days a week. The foundation has over 81 years of experience transforming the lives of vulnerable individuals and integrating them fully into society.
Hogar de Cristo USA Inc. began operations in the United States on June 6, 2006. With Miami, FL offices, the 501(c) (3) foundation promotes solidarity, advocates, and raises funds to help Hogar de Cristo finance programs in Chile. The Hogar de Cristo has over 220 sites or total service units to assist more than 27,000 users yearly. It is one of Chile’s most extensive and active charities, founded by Alberto Hurtado on October 19, 1944.
2026
Over 81 years of transforming lives and creating new opportunities for those who are most disadvantaged. For more details about our impact and scope, please CLICK HERE or on the image below.
#TeQuieroVer
Hogar de Cristo in Chile is launching an excellent initiative today to shine a light on stories long left on the sidelines. Inspired by the unforgettable rallying cry in Chile, “Te quiero ver!” (“I want to see you in action!”), Javiera and @CarlosCaszely kick off this series of micro-documentaries, capturing the meeting of two very different worlds and creating space to showcase some truly incredible people.
Learn more at www.TeQuieroVer.cl
Aging in poverty and loneliness in Chile.
At Hogar de Cristo in Chile, we recognize older adults as rights-holders and active, included citizens. Our service network helps them maintain and build functional abilities, strengthening their individual, family, and community capacities to improve social inclusion and quality of life. Make a lasting impact on vulnerable older adults lives by clicking here
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