Sponsorship FAQ

Q:

Will I know about the home I sponsor?

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You will receive a photograph and information about the children's home you sponsor, and possibly a profile of an individual child in the home or program.

Q:

Can I write and send gifts to the home I sponsor?

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We encourage letters and cards. Certain small gifts like stickers can be sent but check with the Child Sponsorship Office. At Christmas additional money can be sent for a special Christmas gift to be purchased.

Q:

Are sponsorships short-term? Can they be long-term?

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You are asked to make a minimum commitment of one year but you can choose to continue to sponsor the home or program for many years.

Q:

What happens if my financial circumstances change and I cannot make payments?

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Discretionary gifts or short-term sponsorships are acceptable. You may renew sponsorships when you are able to do so.

Q:

Do you assign the locations or can I choose where my sponsorship money is sent if I choose to do so?

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You may indicate where you would like to sponsor a Salvation Army children's home or program. We will try to accommodate your choice.

Q:

Can I sponsor more than one home or program?

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Absolutely!

Q:

Do groups sponsor homes or programs?

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We encourage individual and group sponsorships. Check out our Who can help? page.

Q:

Can I give a sponsorship as a gift?

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Yes. We will advise the individual that you have sponsored a children's home or program in her/his name. Often the honoree will elect to continue the sponsorship.

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Funds contributed by a discretionary sponsor are used for purchases that benefit an entire institution of children.