Church Partners

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Friends of the Orphans firmly believes that we can transform the lives of hopeless and desperate children. In fact, we are doing that every day. Because of the support of dedicated churches, organizations and individuals, more than 3,600 children at Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos (NPH, Spanish for "Our Little Brothers and Sisters") homes in Latin America and the Caribbean have the opportunity to become healthy, well-educated and productive adults. With your help, we can make further strides in addressing the global poverty crisis. 

Through our Church Partner program, your religious community has a tangible opportunity to become involved in a partnership that will truly change the lives of thousands of orphaned, abandoned and disadvantaged children. By partnering with us, the members of your church will be able to participate in an enriching effort that has a specific goal. Your commitment of time and resources are vital to our success and the impact will be felt for generations.

See below and the Church Partner Resource Guide for more details on the Church Partner program
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Contact Us
866.690.1703
sponsorship@friendsus.org

Regional Child Sponsorship Managers:

Northwest Region 
Laura Useche
425.646.3935

Southwest Region
Belinda Roda
480.967.9449

Upper Midwest Region
Erin Woodward

651.482.1703

Midwest Region
Gabriella Driessen
312.386.7468

Mid-Atlantic/Northeast Region 
Tess Blackwell
617.206.4940

Southeast Region
Kristina Fueyo
305.663.6211




What is the Church Partner Program?
In partnership with Friends of the Orphans, we invite your church to help us fight the cycle of poverty. We ask your church to commit to finding sponsors in your parish for a set number of years. At the end of this commitment, we hope to be able to extend our impact through the children currently in our care, while also increasing the number of children we serve.

 

With the commitment of churches, individuals and other organizations, we seek to give more than 3,600 children the financial support they need and the love and guidance to help them become proud leaders and members of their society. Sponsorship provides critical emotional and financial support for these children.

What makes Friends of the Orphans unique?
The children in our homes receive holistic care and attention, going beyond their basic needs. Each child is given not just necessary health care and education, but some of the best medical care and educational opportunities offered in their country. Most importantly, children receive spiritual guidance from dedicated staff and volunteers who are motivated by a calling to live a life of service to others.

Why now?
With rising food, education and medical costs around the world, it is essential that we aggressively seek opportunities to do all we can to support the children at NPH homes. If we choose not to act now, an entire generation of children that could have been supported through NPH and Friends of the Orphans will not be able to reach their full potential. This is the stark reality for many children living in the countries where NPH has homes: Bolivia, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua and Peru.

What are the benefits of Child Sponsorship, and how much does it cost?
Sponsorsing a child allows you to build a personal, lasting relationship through ongoing correspondence and opportunities to visit your child at his/her NPH home. The recommended sponsorship level is $50 per month, but begins at as little as $30 per month with 100% of your child sponsorship donation going directly to support the home where your Godchild lives.

How do we get started?
To become a Church Partner or for more information, please contact your Regional Child Sponsorship Manager. We can schedule a meeting with you and/or your church's leadership to discuss the program and how your parish can help those who are less fortunate.  We will support you with guidance, feedback and hands-on help. 

Related Information:
Church Partner Resource Guide

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