Name: Joan Tracy
SKU: AH-176
Price: 30 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Joan Tracy

Joan is 7 years old, born May 23, 2016. She lives with both of her parents, and is the youngest of seven children. Joan has Down Syndrome. She was slow to learn to walk and to speak, and still struggles with speech. Joan has always wanted to go to school. She loves dancing, clapping, singling, and playing handball.

$30/month

No longer available

Code: AH-176

About Arrows + Hope

Arrows + Hope is a registered community-based organization in eastern Uganda. The mission of Arrows + Hope is to point orphaned and vulnerable children to HOPE in Christ through discipleship and education. Our vision is to see lives and communities transformed because of children who are living out their faith and HOPE in Christ.

You can sponsor a child with Arrows + Hope for $30/month (as a primary sponsor) or $60/month (as a full sponsor). You will receive a physical sponsor packet with your child’s printed photo, and 1-2 written letters with an updated photo each year. Sponsorship provides these children with the support they so desperately need, and just as importantly, helps communicate to them that they are valued, loved, and have a purpose!

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Support Provided

Educational Scholarships

Each year, we provide children with educational support, which allows them to attend good quality schools. The support also helps with basic needs during the school year and during school holidays. Older children may also be granted support for vocational school or university.

Scholastic Materials

Each child is provided with scholastic materials, required by the school, at the beginning of the year. They are also provided with additional requirements throughout the year. Some of these items include: mattresses, mosquito nets, uniforms, shoes, sugar, toothbrushes, notebooks, printing paper, etc.

Discipleship

The Arrows + Hope team, based in Uganda, makes an effort to counsel and disciple each child in the program. They provide counsel for children in situations at school and at home. They also counsel them in their transition from primary school, secondary school, and vocational school or university. They use the Bible as their guide in discipling the children.

Sponsorship FAQs

A+H Sponsorships

Can I write to my sponsored child?

Attach one of the yellow cards from your sponsorship packet to assist staff in identifying your child, or write your child’s name and sponsorship ID clearly at the top of your letter. Standard, flat mail may be sent through the Helps Ministries office:

Helps Ministries
PO Box 6449
Asheville, NC 28816

What should I write about?

Write about yourself, family, faith, hobbies, sports, the area where you live. Ask your child about his/her favorite school subjects, interests, and dreams for the future. Include a photo of you and your family, or a postcard from your city or state. Tell your child you’re praying for them, and encourage them to do their best in school.

Will I hear from my child?

Yes! Most children write letters to their sponsor at least 1-2 times per year. You’ll also receive occasional updated photos of your child. If you haven’t received a letter or update for quite some time, please contact us.

Can I send my child a gift?

Photos, stickers, and most other small items that fit into a flat envelope are great to include with a letter to your child, but we can’t accommodate other gifts at this time. If you would like to make a special contribution outside of your sponsorship, please contact us about current program needs, or any other special opportunities!

How long do children stay in the program?

Most children graduate when they finish school, around age 18-20. However, students who attend college may remain in the program longer – these older students can often continue to be sponsored until they finish their degree or certificate! If your sponsored child graduates or leaves the program for any reason, we’ll contact you as soon as possible and give you the opportunity to be matched with another child.

How does my support help my sponsored child?

Your sponsorship support through Arrows + Hope helps provide for your child to attend school by covering school fees, scholastic materials, basic physical needs, as well as providing care, counseling, and discipleship through the local team in Uganda! Please note, however, that your sponsorship support is not a direct monetary gift to your child, but helps provide care for all the children in the program.

What does it cost to sponsor a child?

Each sponsorship is a commitment of $30/month (only $1 per day). Each child in the Arrows + Hope program needs two sponsorships in order to be fully sponsored. This means they can have either one $60/month sponsor, or two $30/month sponsors. If available, select two sponsorships to be your child’s only sponsor!

How do I make my donations?

Sponsorship donations can be made by automatic monthly bank draft (ACH), personal or bank checks, or by credit card. Checks should be made payable to Helps Ministries, PO Box 6449, Asheville, NC 28816. Include “Arrows + Hope” and your child’s name and/or sponsorship ID in the memo area or an attached note.

To set up recurring donations, or make a full year donation towards an existing sponsorship, click here. To give towards another specific purpose, please visit our general donation page.

Are my sponsorship donations tax-deductible?

Yes! Helps Ministries is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization, and your sponsorship contributions are tax-deductible in the United States. You will receive donation receipts and a year-end giving statement from Helps. Our federal tax ID is 56-1133231.

Help! I need to adjust my giving level, or end my sponsorship.

That’s ok! We understand that your sponsorship is a voluntary gift, and sometimes challenges and other priorities come up. If you need to put a sponsorship on hold temporarily, change your giving amount, or end your sponsorship altogether, just let us know!

Helps Ministries (Helps International Ministries, Inc.) is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, non-profit mission society. Donations made through this page are tax-deductible to the full extent permitted by law. Helps Ministries’ tax ID number is 56-1133231.