Q. What will my sponsorship money provide for my child?
A. For just $29/month (USD), you make it possible for your child to receive nutritious meals, medical care and, a real home where he/she receives clothing, daily care and lots of love.
Q. How much of the sponsorship money actually goes to the child?
A. Currently, because we have zero overhead, 100% of every dollar you donate goes directly to the support of your child.
Q. Can we choose the child we sponsor?
A. When you register for sponsorship, you can tell us the age of the child you would like to sponsor, and whether you’d like to sponsor a boy or girl. Or, if you’d like, we will select a child in need for you from our orphanage. 7-10 business days after you sign up for sponsorship, you will receive a Sponsorship Kit in the mail with a picture of your child and lots of interesting information about them.
Q. Can I sponsor more than one child?
A. Absolutely! You can sponsor a family of children, or one boy and one girl, or any other combination! As an organization, business, or school, you can combine your sponsorship money to sponsor multiple children at The Grace Exchange’s orphanage in the name of your organization.
Q. Will I get to see pictures and updates on my child?
A. Yes! You will receive quarterly updates on your child, and depending on the age and ability of the child, he/she may even write you letters and cards. You may also receive updated pictures of your child.
Q. Will my child know he/she has a sponsor?
A. Not only will your child know, but he/she will be very excited about it! Our kids love their sponsors, and they feel very, very special to know that someone “all the way across the ocean” is thinking of them! Please know that your sponsorship provides for more than just physical needs – it provides your child with a sense of belonging, and a knowledge that he/she is very special. To a child in Haiti, this means the world.
Q. May we write to and visit the children we sponsor?
A. Your child is waiting for your letter! We encourage sponsors to write to their child. We help with translations, where necessary. Depending on their age and ability, your child may also write to you. It is also possible to visit the orphanage and compound in Haiti through our mission team program. Contact us for more information.
Q. Can I send gifts to my child?
A. Due to high import duties and restrictions by other foreign governments, large packages can no longer be delivered to our orphanage. But please do not be discouraged. You are welcome to send small inexpensive gifts that fit into a 6 x 9 inch envelope (i.e., stickers, bandanas, hair ribbons, small coloring books, small puzzles, paper airplanes, etc.). Please do not send jewelry, money or currency or any expensive type of gift. Many sponsors choose to send gifts around the holidays or for the child’s birthday. Feel free to send notes or cards at any time. The kids love it!
Contact Us for the mailing address to send your correspondence.
Q. Do the children have more than one sponsor?
In many cases, yes. In order to the meet all the expenses and needs of the child, more than one sponsor is often needed. Your combined sponsorship dollars along with other’s donations provide food, clothing, housing, and medical care.
