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Current Sponsors If you have signed up to sponsor a child, please submit the Sponsor Information Sheet with your check to the Sponsorship Office. The LCW Sponsorship Office is located in Barnesville, Georgia under the direction of Glenna Houk Waller.
"If anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these
little ones, ...he will certainly not lose his reward." What will I receive from sponsoring a child?
When and how do I make my payments? Payments may be made monthly, quarterly or annually whichever you prefer. You will receive a receipt and a self-addressed envelope for your next payment. Payments should be sent to: LCW,
Glenna Houk Waller, Treasurer What happens when sponsorship payments lapse? Your sponsor child is very dependent on the sponsorship for the basic necessities of life. Frequently, your gift will represent 25% or more of your family's annual income. When pledges lapse for two or more months, we have no choice but to suspend payments and temporarily drop the child from the sponsorship list. It pains us to do this, but we do not have the reserve funds necessary to cover the child. We hope that all sponsors will be able to keep their pledges up to date. How many years does a sponsorship continue? It is entirely up to you. As a general rule, we encourage sponsors to see the child through high school if possible. However, some sponsors cultivate a special bonding with their child that sometimes carries them even through college. We also have a College Work Scholarship Program. How much of the sponsorship money goes for administration? Fully 85% of all sponsorship funds are sent directly to the field for child services. The remaining 15% is used in the offices for staff salaries, financial audits, newsletters, brochures, plus mailing and telephone expenses for corresponding with the sponsors and with the mission office overseas. Will I receive progress reports on my child? Yes, you may expect to receive an annual report on the status of your child, and you will also receive personal letters from your child quarterly. In your reply, you may ask the child anything you would like to know. What child services does my sponsorship cover? A full sponsorship ($30 monthly) covers the basic needs of the child, including preventive health care, education and Christian nurturing. The family of the sponsored child enjoys the privileges of membership in LCP, which includes opportunities for livelihood, leadership training in the LCP community, tutorial opportunities as needed for their children, used clothing, family assistance for medicines and medical care when available, Bible studies and Christian fellowship in a close-knit and caring community. Click here for all the sponsorship benefits. What type of gifts should I send? What if I want to send money? Money is always welcome since the families can purchase most of the needed items in Dumaguete. Money can be sent to the Treasurer's address below and it will be forwarded to the Philippines with the next monthly transfer of funds. Monetary or other gifts are especially welcome for the child's birthday, for school (May) and at Christmas. The exchange rate for the pesos to the American dollar is approximately about 50 pesos to $1 and the cost of most needed items are cheaper in the Philippines. Therefore, your dollars purchase much more there than in the U.S. A gift of $20 is a gracious gift and will help purchase school uniforms, shoes, a dictionary and other basic needs. Some example prices of goods in the Philippines are as follows: dictionary $4, book $3, child dress $4, Teenager dress $10, child uniform $8 teenager uniform $12, college uniform $20, small car $3, child book bag $5, teenage book bag $11, bike small child $35, medium size $45 and bigger bike $65, watch $8, children shoes $5-$10, t-shirt boys $4, youth $5. If you would like to purchase certain items with your donation, please let our Treasurer know when you send it in and it will be designated for that purpose in the next monthly wire to LCP. The staff of the Sponsorship Program will oversee the purchase of the requested items. Send
your checks to: If you wish to send a gift, the most basic items are lightweight new and used clothing, dictionary, books, children's chewable vitamins, band-aids, first aid kits, toothbrushes, combs and hairbrushes, small backpacks, simple calculators, pens, pencils and pencil sharpeners, inexpensive watches and cameras, and compact mirrors. Other gifts include small stuffed animals, small dolls, toy cars, and hair bands and ribbons. Gifts for other members of the family are also appreciated. How do I send special gifts to the Philippines? There is a reliable American corporation that will ship a large box (5 cu ft) to the Philippines for $115 regardless of weight. Customs fees are included in the charge. Allow two months for delivery. The contact is Dell Baconi, Manager: Overseas International Corporation 334 Union Street Holbrook,
MA 02343 You may also send lightweight items by air mail and heavier items through surface mail which may take up to three months. A customs fee may be charged on pickup. If you use the US Postal Service, the child/parent may be charged a customs fee to receive the package. Often the customs fees are expensive and the child's family may not be able to pay this amount and will not be able to receive the package. Please allow 2-3 months for your package to reach Dumaguete. If the gift is for school, birthday or Christmas, please send it 3 months in advance of the desired delivery date to ensure that the child will receive it on time. If you would like for LCW to include your gift in one of our quarterly shipments to LCP, please send it to the above LCW address with appropriate identifying labels. Please include a donation for the shipping fee with your gift. LCW ships in March, June, September, and October. These shipments also take 2-3 months to reach LCP so send your gift in the shipment that will ensure its arrival at the desired date. What is the Philippine mailing address for packages? Carmenia Benosa Administrator Little Children of the Philippines Claytown, Daro Dumaguete City, 6200 Philippines Where do I submit my change of address or contact information? Glenna
Houk Waller What is the address for writing my sponsored child? We ask that you write your sponsor child at the LCP address rather than at the child's street address. For cards and letters to your sponsored child: Little Children of the Philippines Claytown, Daro Dumaguete City 6200 Philippines What if I have questions about my sponsored child? Little
Children of the World What are other ways I can help my sponsor child/family? Encourage your friends, family and church to sponsor children on the priority waiting list. There are currently over 400 children waiting to be sponsored. Encourage your child and family to abide by the LCP rules of sponsorship (SWAP 10 hours of service with a purpose), participate in Sunday School, worship Community Bible Study, and Federation meetings. Encourage your child to attend school regularly, study hard and do homework to prevent failing grades. Are my contributions tax-deductible? Yes, contributions to Little Children of the World and our programs are tax-deductible.
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