We've made sponsoring an orphan through Orphan's Tear a simple process. First, browse the photos of unsponsored orphans and let your heart lead you to your child. When you find the orphan you want to sponsor, simply fill out the contact information form and choose your method of giving. There are three ways to make your monthly orphan sponsorship gift. You can (1) have us automatically debit your checking account on the 20th of each month, (2) set up automatic montly credit card deductions, or (3) send checks (monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annually). We prefer to automatically deduct your orphan sponsorship gift each month from either your bank acccount or credit card, because those methods save us administrative costs. Also, you won't have to remember to send checks each month or use a stamp. Start looking for your orphan! Although you are sponsoring one orphan that you "adopt," your gifts will benefit an entire orphanage so that sponsored orphans are not given preferential treatment over unsponsored orphans. Please pray with us that every child in every orphanage will soon be sponsored. Although you will not receive monthly receipts for your contributions, you will receive an annual statement of your giving. Again, not having to send you monthly acknowledgements in the mail saves us administrative costs. Your money is not being wasted, but is benefiting orphans. Orphan's Tear is an outreach of Heaven's Family, recognized by the U.S. Federal Government as a tax-exempt, nonprofit ministry. Your contributions are fully tax-deductible in the United States. Although it is not possible to correspond with your orphan (as that would add considerable expense to the sponsorship program), it is sometimes possible to visit your sponsored orphan at his or her orphanage in a group tour. For information, please contact us. You may discontinue you sponsorship at any time by contacting Orphan's Tear. When your orphan is old enough to leave the orphanage, you will be notified. |
When we receive your first contribution, we will send you two wallet-sized photos of your sponsored orphan —one as a prayer reminder to place on your refrigerator door, and one to carry in your wallet or purse to show others—in hopes that they might become interested in following your good example.