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Sponsor a child, youth or aging friend

Sponsor a child, youth or aging friend through our Hope for a Family sponsorship program for $30 per month and help a family build their own path out of poverty.

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As Bob walks in unity with those living in poverty, you can send messages of encouragement and support to the families of sponsored children, youth and the aging, our project staff and Bob.

Bob will be sharing your messages of encouragement with the communities he visits. Please let them know how much you care.

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Your donations still go to support children, youth and the aging we serve around the world, giving hope to them and their families.

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See how charity watchdog groups rate us:

The American Institute of Philanthropy gives CFCA an A+

Charity Navigator gives CFCA eighth consecutive 4-star evaluation

BBB Wise Giving Alliance states CFCA meets all 20 standards for accountability

Frequently asked questions

Q. How much is sponsorship and is my contribution tax deductible?
A. Sponsorship is $30 per month, and your contribution is fully tax deductible. It’s easy to sign up online and contribute by credit card or automatic bank withdrawal on a monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual basis.

Q. How much does CFCA spend on administration and fundraising?
A. CFCA is committed to allocating the highest amount of available resources for sponsored members and their families. In 2009, 94.2 percent of CFCA's expenses went for program support, with only 3 percent of expenses going for administration and 2.8 percent for fundraising.

Because of our ongoing commitment to use your contributions wisely and our high standards of accountability, independent charity evaluators including Charity Navigator, American Institute of Philanthropy and the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance consistently give CFCA their highest ratings. Learn more »

Q. How long does sponsorship last?
A. Sponsorship can last several or many years, as long as your friend remains eligible for the program and you choose to continue. For children and youth, benefits typically continue as long as your friend is attending school, including trade school or college.

CFCA will notify you if your friend graduates or leaves the program for other reasons.

Q. What happens if I need to discontinue my sponsorship?
If you are unable to continue your sponsorship for any reason, we simply ask that you let us know and we will begin looking for another sponsor for your friend. In the meantime, your friend will continue receiving sponsorship benefits.

Q. How do I write my sponsored friend and how often do I write?
A. We suggest writing a short note or letter at least once a year to offer encouragement and support. If your friend does not speak English, the project serving your friend will translate your letter. And we’ll make it easy by sending you pre-printed mailing labels to use.

Q. Will I be getting lots of junk mail or other unwanted communications?
A. CFCA values the trust you place in us, and we respect your privacy. CFCA will never sell or rent your name or personal information.

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