CHILD SPONSORSHIP FAQs

What does sponsorship provide?

While you are truly helping your sponsor child, in actuality you are helping the entire community.  Your monthly donation is combined with the gifts of other sponsors to support the operating budget of the school.  This fund provides quality education, basic healthcare, and a feeding program for 1000+ students from Kindergarten thru 10th grade.  It also provides the salaries of 44 Haitian staff (administrators, teachers, chaplain, cooks, security, and latrine manager) empowering these individuals to provide for their families. You can trust that your donation impacts the daily life of the impoverished community of Pele and provides hope for its children.

Do we get the student’s stories and photos? 

 We work with the staff at the school to provide photos and stories of children. They answer simple questions about their school experience. This is the information and photo you will receive in the mail after you choose your sponsor child.

How do I communicate with my child? 

Communication between child and sponsor is an important part of the relationship. You may mail a letter and include a photo of your family to our address below.  Your letter is delivered to the program administrators for translation and given to the child when our staff visits Haiti. Please allow 3 months for processing.  We ask that your letter follow these guidelines:

  • Encourage your sponsor child in their education and in their faith.

  • Share information about your life and your family but be careful not to share in such a way that may cause jealousy or envy.

  • Do not include any personal contact information including telephone number, address, email address, Twitter, Facebook, or any other way that the child could contact you directly. This is for both your protection and the protection of the children.

  • Do not include any promises such as a promise of a gift, a visit, or other forms of support. Despite our best intentions, sometimes we are not able to live up to these promises which can have devastating effects on the child.

Is my donation tax deductible? 

Yes, we are a 501(c)3 organization and will send you a tax receipt near the end of January of the following year.

Why do the children need a sponsor if they are already in school? 

We count on regular monthly giving to support the needs of the school.  Without monthly sponsorships, we could not run the school and pay the teachers and purchase the food, etc.  Our goal is to cover the school's operating expenses with recurring monthly sponsorships, other annual gifts from donors, and fundraising events.

How do I pay? 

The cost is $30 per month. There are two options for payment:

  1. Check payable to Haiti Child Sponsorship and mailed to 320 Town Center Ave. Suite C-11, #285, Suwanee, GA 30024.  You will be added to our monthly mailer and receive an envelope for your next payment. OR you can have your bank send a check every month through bill pay. Simply add our name and address as a new payee.  

  2. Online: We use a payment processor called Network for Good. You simply click the child’s photo and will be directed to our sponsorship site where you will find the child’s name and follow the instructions to set up a recurring payment by credit card.

Can I sponsor more than one child? 

Yes, you can sponsor as many as you would like. 

How long is my sponsorship commitment?

We encourage sponsors to partner with the child throughout the child’s education.  However, we understand that sometimes circumstances change and require people to adjust their charitable giving.  So if you need to discontinue your sponsorship, you may contact us at any time.

Is my donation tax deductible?  Yes, we are a 501(c)3 organization and will send you a tax receipt near the end of January of the following year.

 

What can I expect? 

After you select a child and set up your recurring payment you will receive an email confirming your sponsorship.  You will also receive monthly email updates from us, and at least one letter from your child per year. You can also expect to feel blessed to be a part of something that matters so much in the life of a child!