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Already matched to a child and just need to set up your donations? Whether you’re new or returning, you can get started here! Enter your sponsored child’s name and/or ID below. Donation options include monthly auto-debit, recurring credit card, and full year payment.

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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

What does it cost to sponsor a child?

Each sponsorship is a commitment of $30/month (only $1 per day). A 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! (You can always adjust your giving level at any time. Just contact us!)

How do I make my donations?

Donations can be made by monthly automatic debit, recurring credit card, or manually by personal/bank check or credit card. Checks should be made payable to Helps Ministries, PO Box 6449, Asheville, NC 28816.

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

Can I write to my sponsored child?

Yes! Remember that your letter may need to be translated, so use simple language and keep your message fairly short. Attach one of the yellow cards from your sponsorship packet to assist staff in identifying your child. Standard, flat mail may be sent through the Helps Ministries office:

Helps Ministries
PO Box 6449
Asheville, NC 28816

What should I write about?

Tell 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 you city or state. Tell your child you’re praying for them, and encourage them to do their best in school. Avoid writing about material wealth, or sending photos that put relative physical luxuries such as your house or car on display. Please don’t include your mailing address or any other direct contact information in the content of your letter.

Will I hear back from my child?

Yes! Children usually write letters to their sponsors 2-3 times per year. If you haven’t received a letter for awhile, please contact us to make sure our records are current and that we have your correct mailing address. Please also keep in mind that some children, especially older children, may occasionally miss writing a letter due to various life circumstances.

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.

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! Your sponsorship is a voluntary gift, not a bill or obligation. We understand that challenges come up, and other important responsibilities take precedent. 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. Helps Ministries’ tax ID number is 56-1133231.