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Her final letter: B.C. sponsor leaves legacy of hope for young girls in Peru
If you could write a final letter to your loved ones, what would you write? Of all the things you’ve accomplished throughout your life and the person you’ve become, what would you want your loved ones to remember? For Gail of Sooke, B.C., the answer came easily. She beautifully wrote about her life’s message—unwavering faith […]
This incredible woman sponsors and writes 101 kids—here’s her story
Lynn’s sentences are punctuated with joyous laughter as we talk about her sponsorship journey and how she got to supporting 101 Compassion kids. You can feel her energy and excitement for the mission through the screen. “They’re my family,” she says matter-of-factly.
The happiest thing you can do this year
Have you cozied up for your first Christmas movie of the year? Whether you lean towards the sentimental, the humourous, the classics or the latest release, we all love the touch of holiday magic that is nestled into a good story. We love to watch as characters experience the joy of doing good. There is […]
One sponsor, two brothers, countless words of impact
Holman was eight years old when Compassion partnered with a local church in his rural community in Nicaragua. A few months after he was registered, he learned he had a sponsor—and shortly after that, he received his first letter. His sponsor shared about his life and his faith journey and encouraged Holman and his family. He wrote regularly and always signed off the same way: with a Bible verse for Holman to read.
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Why letter writing matters in a social media age
Letter writing brings up all sorts of nostalgia for most of us. When we think letters, we may think of a feather quill and a bottle of ink, or typing on a clunky typewriter by the light of a candle. Maybe we think of that box of letters we keep in our attic—the one that […]
Struggle no more: Letter writing made easy
One of the most unique and beautiful parts of child sponsorship is the opportunity to build a relationship with the child you sponsor through letter-writing. But many sponsors find it difficult to write for a wide variety of reasons. It can be hard to find time to write. What should you say? Isn’t letter writing […]
6 simple ways to make your Christmas card great
One of the most amazing aspects of sponsoring a child with Compassion is the way you get to speak courage, hope and love into their life. Your messages mean more than you can probably imagine. Maria, an 11-year-old from Peru, turned to her sponsor’s letters for hope and encouragement when her father walked out on […]
80 ideas for writing a letter to your Compassion child
The relationship you build with the child you sponsor through letter writing is crucial! Your letters can inspire them to study harder at school, to be more confident in their relationships and to draw closer to God. Over and over, graduates from our Child Sponsorship program point to your letters and prayers as the top […]
You might not realize how important letter writing is to your child. Kids eagerly await their sponsor’s words of love and encouragement, reading them over and over to friends and family. But have you ever wondered how your letters actually get there? When Canadians mail their letters, they’re sent directly to our office in London, […]