Sponsor A Child
James 1:27 - Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you.
Annual Operation Cost Per Child:
$1,800 per child is the approximate annual operating budget. This amount will be raised as a result of "sponsors"of children for a total of $150 per month. Sponsors will be given a specific child to sponsor and may commit to any amount they wish toward the $150 total monthly amount for that child.
You may ask: “I’ve seen other child sponsorship programs for around $30 a month, why is Children With Hope’s sponsorship $150 a month per child?”
We’ve included below an explanation and a comparison to a well-known Christian child sponsorship program which is one of most respected "Child Sponsorship" agencies. We want to be clear that the below comparison is in no way a criticism of any other organization, but rather an explanation of how Children With Hope is different. As a matter of fact, our family has continued to sponsor a child through this other organization for over 10 years now, so we are very supportive of this type of ministry.
- Not all child sponsorship programs are the same. For example, the child sponsorship program's cost referred to above is currently $32 a month. The difference is that this organization does not provide housing, around-the-clock care, all meals and medical care. This organization’s mission is more like an "after-school" program. Thus, a $32 per month cost is covering the cost for this type of program, not for full care of a child. This is a great program, but it reflects a very different ministry model than that of Children With Hope. Children With Hope's mission includes the following for each child:
24-7 care / 365 days a year, which includes:
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Housing related costs - including house parent(s), furnishings, bedding, etc.
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Clothing/shoes
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Medical care
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Personal hygiene
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School costs - including most likely Christian school, school fees, school uniforms, books, etc.
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Food for all meals
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Kenyan staff to help meet the needs of the children at the Children’s Home
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Maintenance as relates to the Children’s Home
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Any and all other expenses to care for each child - toys, recreation, etc.
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A loving and Christian HOME!
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In summary, the CWH child sponsorship amount covers every aspect of the child's needs. While there are many other fine organizations that provide sponsorship opportunities, it’s important to understand what the sponsorship amount covers. The $150 per month sponsorship for Children With Hope is all-inclusive. This is not to say that one approach is better than another, but it demonstrates that there can be vast differences in cost, especially when considering the services provided. Children With Hope is unwavering in our comprehensive approach, which is one of the fundamental elements of our mission.
- The cost to establish/maintain a Children’s Home in Eldoret, Kenya
The Children's Home is in Eldoret, Kenya, so the costs reflect this area. A trip to the grocery store in Eldoret, Kenya would likely cost close to the same as it would in many places in the U.S. for similar items. The cost for the house that we purchased would be similar to housing costs in some small American towns. While some costs such as labor and medical expenses are much less in Kenya then raising a child in the United States, other costs are similar.
- Quality of Care. It is the mission of Children With Hope to provide exceptional care to each orphan/child to whom we minister. This does not in any way suggest extravagance, rather it is a commitment to safety, security, education, food, shelter, clothing, etc., all in a loving Christ-centered environment. In short, Children With Hope has high standards for the care of each child, and views each child as a blessing and a gift from God.
- Transparency. The current cost of full sponsorship of a child through Children With Hope is $150 a month. We want to be clear that a "sponsor" can commit to virtually any amount they wish, so many children will have more than one sponsor. Should the needs change, sponsorship costs may decrease or increase depending on the situation in the future.
We hope the above demonstrates Children With Hope's commitment to integrity and excellence in regards to child sponsorship, as well as every area of the ministry and we'd invite you to prayerfully consider partnering with us by sponsoring a child at any monthly amount you wish.
* Financial gifts are tax deductible as Children With Hope is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization.
