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freedom_tide in childsponsors

Looking for information

Oct 28, 2008 23:07

Ok, I'm kind of new at this & I'm looking for an organization where I can sponsor a child through. What I looking for is an organization that will use my mnthly contribution mostly for the sponsored child instead of the needs of said organization(fundraising, adminstrative costs,ect.). I want to go with a non-religious, non-political organization ( Read more... )

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karmabreeze October 29 2008, 04:24:38 UTC

Why the objection to fundraising and administration costs? I understand not wanting some greedy executive to get fat on your charity, but a charities require money in order to function. The money goes to the children as well, but also allows the organizations to provide quality care and services to those children. If an agency isn't well-funded, the quality suffers and your contribution is actually going to be worth less ( ... )

Sorry I'm so long-winded! (Repost to correct html! :) danikalarae October 29 2008, 05:32:08 UTC

I heartily recommend Angel Covers. It's a volunteer-run charity started by a woman in Colorado, with volunteers in North America, Europe, etc ( ... )

Re: Sorry I'm so long-winded! (Repost to correct html! :) trisianna February 25 2010, 09:42:10 UTC

Hi. Sorry this is ridiculously late.
I e-mailed them some days back with inquiries regarding the Mama's Wish sponsorship (mainly about what sort of things the money will cover and how involved we can be as sponsors).

I've yet to receive any reply from them. Is it normal for it to take this long? Or do they usually reply within a few days?

It sort of worries me - the communication aspect I mean. Any ideas?

kaosangre October 29 2008, 06:11:38 UTC

Orphan Sponsorship International may be a good fit for you. This is one of the best sponsorship organizations out there, and I would greatly recommend it for the impact on a child's life and your own. www.orphansponsorship.org ( ... )

danikalarae October 30 2008, 17:12:32 UTC

I also considered OSI when I was originally searching for a sponsorship organization. They seem great, and working with kids in Russia was, at the time, something I was *looking* for... can't remember what sealed the deal with Angel Covers for me, but I would certainly recommend either one! :)

freedom_tide October 30 2008, 20:02:13 UTC

thanks for the info, i'm actually looking into sponsorint with OSI.

amazonelf78 October 29 2008, 14:11:19 UTC

i'm thinking of sponsoring again myself after my baby is a little bigger (due soon). children incorporated looks like a good fit to for me to try this time around. it doesn't seem to have religious affiliations, and they have 3 programs for american kids- appalachia, inner city, and native american. i did sponsor with children international, save the children, and christian children's fund. and i think all of them are good.

amazonelf78 October 29 2008, 14:13:30 UTC

you have to look for secular/non-religous based programs, though. so many are started by church members, which can be difficult for a non-religious person.

yayhappens October 29 2008, 16:34:08 UTC

on the community page is a series of recommended organizations.

They are listed as recommendations because their model and plan for sponsorship puts the highest percentages of sponsorship money to the children, little to administration fees.

Charity Navigator is an excellent resource. Also listed on the right of the page. Hopefully you will find that the links available in the community page side bar will get you going on what information you need and where is the best place for you personally.

Thank you for taking steps towards becoming a sponsor. It is truly a joy. :)