Sponsoring a Child Tells them “You are Precious!”

Why is child sponsorship important?

Imagine not being able to go to school because you had to find enough work each day to be able to feed yourself so you wouldn't starve. That was the reality of John’s* early life. He grew up in squalor and misery in a rural community with no one to provide for even his basic needs. Never having the privilege of even entering a classroom, John had no hope for the future.

But thanks to the work of City of Hope in Tanzania – and his child sponsors in the United States – John now has a reason to smile. He has a safe place to live, a bed, clean clothes, medical care, nutritious food, and people that love him! John is working hard in school and making good progress. He loves music and dancing, is building true friendships, and has exciting dreams and hopes for the future. More than anything, John is experiencing the love of a Savior who has wonderful plans for his life!

This is what HopeCo is about.

Lifting children like John out of poverty, abuse, violence, and pain. Giving them opportunities to flourish and thrive as they experience healing from past hurts. Empowering them to reach their full potential. And giving them opportunities to encounter the compassion and hope that Jesus offers them.

By becoming a child sponsor, you send a simple, yet transformational, message to a child: “You are precious!”

* Name changed for privacy reasons

Sponsorship FAQs:

When you become a sponsor, you rescue a vulnerable child and become a vital part of their life by helping provide: 

• Love that gives them the opportunity to flourish and grow

• Quality education that helps break the tragic cycles of illiteracy and poverty

• Safety from the dangers of abuse and violence

• Health and hygiene care to fight back against disease and sickness

• Life’s essentials such as healthy food, a comfortable bed, and clothes to wear

• Eternal hope that comes from the good news of Jesus

Our vision is to see the children we serve become change-makers and leaders in their homes, workplaces, the church, and their communities. As a result, crippling cycles of poverty will be broken, vulnerable families will be empowered, and lives will be changed forever!

• Information and picture of your sponsored child

• Ongoing communications that help grow your connection to your child and their community

• The option to write to your child

• An opportunity to give a special Treat Fund gift to your sponsored child at any time throughout the year

• An Annual Progress Report about your child

• Communication directly from your sponsored child twice a year

• Newsletters describing the challenges children face in East Africa and what we are doing

• The unique opportunity to impact your child’s life by praying for them!

Because of the costs involved in providing comprehensive, holistic care, more than one sponsor is needed to provide each child with the quality of personal care and attention that they deserve.

Of course! Our Treat Fund allows sponsors to send extra gifts to address specific needs or to celebrate special holidays and other activities. This is one more way that you can be a blessing to them!

Yes! Our kids love hearing from their sponsors and often treasure the letters they receive for years. Choose one of the following:

• Use this online form or click the button below to send news to your child about your family, pets, or anything else that might interest or encourage them! 

• You can also mail a letter, card, photos, stickers (anything flat) to your sponsored child via HopeCo’s office:

P.O. Box 4001, Martinsville, VA 24115

If you have any other questions, please contact us using the button below!