Jesus loves children...
How it must grieve Him to know that millions of the world's poorest children today face a lifetime of suffering and hardship. They receive little or no education, suffer from hunger and poor health, and are often left to fend for themselves for long hours each day. Many have never learned about their Heavenly Father who loves them so very much.
God can use you to help a child
As a Compassion sponsor, you can become a special friend to a needy child living in a less developed country. You'll be personally linked with a boy or girl who will know your name, write to you, and treasure the thought that you care.
Your support of $28 each month helps provide life-changing opportunities, such as the chance to attend school (or stay in school), help with homework, encouragement, a loving and safe place to play, better health, and supplemental food if necessary.
Share your love and your faith
When you sponsor a child, you'll be helping that child connect with a local church-based program where he or she will be loved, valued, and protected. The child you help will hear the gospel and be given the opportunity to develop a personal reslationship with Jesus. Many sponsored children become Christians and even lead their families to Christ.
As a sponsor, you can also play a direct role in your child's development. You can send words of encouragement through letters, you can assure him or her of your prayers, and if you wish, you can provide a small gift for Christmas and birthdays. Your love makes all the difference! Sponsoring a child through Compassion is a meaningful experience that will touch every member of your family.
Compassion International...
...is a Christian child development ministry with nearly 50 years of experience. Today we partner with Christian churches in 22 countries to assist more than 350,000 needy children. Accountability is a commitment that drives our whole organization. Many Christian leaders, speakers, and artists endorse and support Compassion, including Tony Campolo, Michael W. Smith, Dallas Holm, Rebecca St. James, Randy Stonehill, and many others.
Compassion International is a charter member of the ECFA and has been commended for its financial integrity by organizations such as the American Institute of Philanthropy. At least 80 percent of total expenditures are spent on program activities.
Independent financial audits are conducted every year, and you may request a copy at any time. Additionally, we regularly conduct internal audits to make sure funds are properly used, tracked, and managed.
Sponsors may visit their children at any time. You may talk with your child's pastor, project director, schoolteacher, and parents. Compassion sponsorship works! Thousands of children have "graduated" from our programs as educated, caring, Christian young adults capable of supporting themselves and their families.
Take the First Step Today!
Contact:
Compassion International
Colorado Springs, CO 80997
(800) 336-7676
www.compassion.com