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Caring Creatures
Rebecca Renaud, founder of The Little Shop of Handmade Creatures, sells unique handcrafted ‘Caring Creatures’, and donates a portion of the proceeds to support the
The SAFP Msgr. Kandathil Social Justice Award 2026
In 2025, our 60th anniversary year, we were proud to announce the Save A Family Plan Msgr. Kandathil Social Justice Award. The recipient of this
Remembering Fr. Gus 25 years later
July 18, 2026, marks 25 years since the passing of SAFP founder, Msgr. Augustine “Fr. Gus” Kandathil. Fr. Gus Kandathil founded Save A Family Plan
40 For Lent
40 for lent challenge During Lent, the 40-day period between Ash Wednesday and Easter, many Christians prepare for Easter with prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. (Regardless of one’s beliefs, acts of
Programs that Work
Annual Fundraising Appeal 2025-2026 Save A Family Plan has launched “Programs that Work,” our annual year-end appeal to friends and supporters for the funding needed for Community Development Projects in
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SAFP Newsletter 43 Summer 2026
Previous issues:
Issue 38: Part 1 of historic newsletter series – inspiration and early days
Issue 39: Part 2 of historic newsletter series – the early years and evolution
Issue 40: Part 3 of historic newsletter series – reflections by Fr. Michael Ryan, President of 30 years
Issue 41: Indian States where SAFP Operates
Issue 42: Spring 2026 newsletter – “Get to know us!”
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