Frequently Asked Questions: Sponsorship

1) How long of a commitment am I making?

A: We ask sponsors to commit to at least a year. You can continue your sponsorship until the child graduates from high school.

2) Will I receive a monthly statement?

A: You can receive a monthly reminder by requesting one from sponsorship@cohcommunity.org. We encourage you to set up an automated recurring payment either by credit card or direct debit for your child through our website.

3) May I pay a year at a time?

A: Payments can be made once a year, once a quarter or once a month. If you send your sponsorship once a year, we will prompt you when it is time for another payment.

4) Does the money go directly to my child?

A: Funds are never distributed to the children or their guardians, but rather enable the child to receive the benefits of programs they are involved in.

5) Does any of the sponsorship go toward administration?

A: A small percentage of your sponsorship provides for administration of the programs where your child is enrolled. We provide a small stipend for care-giving staff, salaries for teachers and for our farmers who grow the food for the children’s nutritional programs.

6) What does my sponsorship provide?

A: Through active participation in our children’s programs, your child receives: Breakfast and lunch in our school program, education through our schools or through scholarships, small group mentoring, basic health care, development of the local community through our medical and agriculture programs, and specialized tutoring.

7) How long will my child be in the program?

A: We enroll children from infancy through high school graduation or until they have received vocational training.

8) Will I receive letters and updates?

A: Yes. Your child will write you a letter at least twice a year. You will receive updates from the Sponsorship office as well.

9) Can I send things to my child?

A: You can purchase a gift for your child from our website. If you’d like to send your child a letter, contact sponsorship@cohcommunity.org for details.

10) Does my child have other sponsors?

A: Children who live in Timothy and Patricia's Home can have up to 4 sponsors because of the cost of living on site. Children in other programs have only one sponsor.

11) Why didn't my child's age change on my new sponsorship card?

A: Sometimes, a child’s birthday occurs around the same time we send your annual renewal each year.  If we send it a little earlier than the year before, they may not have had a birthday yet.  If you have any questions regarding your child’s age or birth date, please email sponsorship@cohcommunity.org.