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I am about to start having to pay college loans, and the payment is more than I was anticipating. I would like to continue sponsoring my child but I'm not sure if I can; I am going to be cutting it close just to get my loan payments paid on time. Are there an options for situations like these? I would hate to cancel my sponsorship, but may have to if not. Thank you so much!
Posted 5 years ago
Awesome! Glad to help! :) So I've covered the next three months and starting in September it will be the $19 a month. Did you want to change the date that your support comes out each month as well?
I need to do something similar to this! how do I go about doing this?
TJ, we definitely understand circumstances change or things happen in our lives we don't anticipate. We would be happy to take a look at your account and see what we can do to help you! We have a couple people in our system sponsoring a child under your same name, however :). I wasn't able to locate you under your email address. Can you post your child ID number here or your sponsor number?
I unfortunately need to do something like this as well. I just got out of the military and will not be getting another job for a while, so that I can be a stay at home mother until my daughter starts kindergarten. Is there anyway we could change my payment plan?
Hi Tara! Most certainly! Thank you for your service of our country! That is wonderful that you are able to stay home with your daughter for a while! I have covered your support for the next three months and then starting in March you will be at just $19 a month for the next six months. Please let us know if we can help in any other way.
You/CI are AMAZING! Thank you so much for your help.
Hi Susan
I was wondering if I could get a 3 month break as well. My family is transitioning (new baby and new house) and will be scraping the bottom of the barrel for a few months. The $19 for 6 months after the 3 months would be a huge help as well. I was really sad about having to cancel my support of Japhet, but if this could be done for me I would feel a lot better. Thanks!
I was wondering if I could get a 3 month break as well. My family is transitioning (new baby and new house) and will be scraping the bottom of the barrel for a few months. The $19 for 6 months after the 3 months would be a huge help as well. I was really sad about having to cancel my support of Japhet, but if this could be done for me I would feel a lot better. Thanks!
Sarah, Official Rep
Hi Kassidy! First of all, congratulations on your precious new baby and your new house! I can certainly understand how tight that transition can make finances. My family moved across the state three weeks after my brother was born, and it was not easy. I will go ahead and cover Japhet's sponsorship for you through April and then reduce his sponsorship rate to $19 a month from May through October. You've been such a blessing to him for the past five and a half years! I'll also be praying that the transition goes smoothly and that your family gets to relax and enjoy its new member :)! Have a wonderful week!
Hi there, would it be possible for me to get financial help as well? I am in between jobs right now and am having trouble meeting my other financial needs. I was thinking about cancelling, but would hate to lose my relationship with the child I sponsor. I hoping that once I get another job I can be back to making regular payments.
Hi Elizabeth! I apologize for the delay and I am so sorry to hear that you are struggling right now. I have covered the next three months on your account today and lowered your support amount to $19 for the months of May though October. Please let us know if there is any other way that we can assist you. God bless!
Would it be possible for me to get financial help as well? I was laid off and wasn't able to give this month's payment but also don't want to cancel
Hi Deyana! I'm deeply sorry that you were laid off :(. That can be tough and we don't want your sponsorship to burden you as you figure out what you're doing next, but certainly want you to be able to continue your relationship with sweet Jose. We're definitely happy to help you out.
I have updated your account so that it's current through the end of June :). I'm praying that you find a new job quickly and that this helps while you get settled in a new job and get back on your feet. Come July, if your situation has not yet improved, let me know. We're happy to work with you. In the meantime, you're welcome to keep writing to Jose! He loves hearing from you and I know would love to be praying for you during this time!
I have updated your account so that it's current through the end of June :). I'm praying that you find a new job quickly and that this helps while you get settled in a new job and get back on your feet. Come July, if your situation has not yet improved, let me know. We're happy to work with you. In the meantime, you're welcome to keep writing to Jose! He loves hearing from you and I know would love to be praying for you during this time!
Emily - I feel a little funny writing to you this way on a conversation thread, but I was wondering if it would be possible for me to use these services you provide of a temporary break of the payments as well. As you can guess, my finances are extremely tight and I don't want to release my child until the official ending date which is in 3 years. I've never done this previously during my sponsorship, but am wondering if it would be possible for my current situation. Thanks so much.
Hi Katrina! Please don't feel weird or guilty for contacting us this way or needing help. We absolutely understand that situations change without notice or circumstances arise that can tie up our finances. I'm so sorry that you're going through a tough time but I am praying your situation improves quickly and that the Lord shows you His goodness and faithfulness and love towards you during this time :).
We're so happy to help you out! I've updated your account so that your support is current through the end of October as it was already current through the end of July. We'll cover those next three months while you get back on your feet. The next withdrawal on your account won't happen until November 15th. But if your situation hasn't improved by then, please don't hesitate to contact us again so that we can re-evaluate and if necessary, reduce your rate for a few months.
You're such a blessing to Mihret and we appreciate your desire to help see him through to the end of the program! He treasures you and you're a wonderful sponsor!
We're so happy to help you out! I've updated your account so that your support is current through the end of October as it was already current through the end of July. We'll cover those next three months while you get back on your feet. The next withdrawal on your account won't happen until November 15th. But if your situation hasn't improved by then, please don't hesitate to contact us again so that we can re-evaluate and if necessary, reduce your rate for a few months.
You're such a blessing to Mihret and we appreciate your desire to help see him through to the end of the program! He treasures you and you're a wonderful sponsor!
Thank you so much. This is a relief that helps my situation. And thank you for the sweet, thoughtful reply. You guys are great.
Hello,
I am going to need to cancel my sponsorship. I had received the payment assistance this year, but it expires this month. Unfortunately, next month my student loan and health insurance costs are rising. My sponsor number is 2852575.
Thank you!
I am going to need to cancel my sponsorship. I had received the payment assistance this year, but it expires this month. Unfortunately, next month my student loan and health insurance costs are rising. My sponsor number is 2852575.
Thank you!
Sarah, Official Rep
Ashley, I am so sorry that you will not be able to continue sponsoring Nisha. Thank you so much for sticking with her for as long as you were able to and blessing her with your love! I have placed her back up for sponsorship this morning.
Thanks so much, Sarah!
Hi I'm Jessica Nicely and right now I'm unemployed if I could could I cancel my sponsorship until I can get a job in the fall?
Sarah, Official Rep
Hi Jessica! I am so sorry you might need to cancel your sponsorship for a time. To keep you from having to make that decision, Compassion would be willing to cover your sponsorship for the months of July through September. If you still need help after September, please let us know so we can work with you on how to best help you be able to continue!
Hello,
I would like to transfer my sponsorship to my sister. She would like to take over paying for Giovanna as I am beginning to pay student loans and saving for a wedding. Can you assist me?
Elizabeth
I would like to transfer my sponsorship to my sister. She would like to take over paying for Giovanna as I am beginning to pay student loans and saving for a wedding. Can you assist me?
Elizabeth
Sarah, Official Rep
Hi Elizabeth! We can absolutely transfer the financial sponsorship over to your sister while you are paying loans and saving for a wedding. Congratulations by the way :)! Would you have your sister email us at socialmedia@compassion.com to confirm the transfer? Once she confirms, we can move Giovanna over to her account. Would you still like to be in charge of corresponding with Giovanna during this time? If so, we can set your account up as the correspondent account while your sister will take over the financial portion of the sponsorship.
Yes please! Oh my goodness, thank you so so much! It's such a blessing that you would do that. :)
Susan, Sponsor and Donor Relations, Social Media
Anytime! We have debit dates on the 5th, 10th, 15th, and the 20th of every month. Does one of those days work better for you?
The 20th would be great!!!
Susan, Sponsor and Donor Relations, Social Media
Awesome! I have changed your next pull date to September 20th and the 20th of each month thereafter.
What an amazing example of the Lords work in our lives, God Bless you two wonderful ladies!
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Im actually in the same situation as my fellow sister, I'm on my sophomore year of college, and cutting it close to getting my loans paid off and on top of that my car payment and insurance. Im hoping i have a few options to what I can do in this situation. I love sponsoring and I do not want to cancel it. Is there something I can do?
Susan, Sponsor and Donor Relations, Social Media
Hi Ilda!
We're happy to work with you to help you to keep the relationship that you have with your child! You could take the summer off of donations while you get caught up on loans and car payments. This would mean that we would cover three months' support for you. Then in September, we could lower your support amount to $19 for six months. Regrettably, we are not able to do the lowered support amount for more than six months though because we would cover the difference.
If you need to change the debit date for your support like Lyanna did, I can definitely do that for you. We have dates on the 5th, 10th, 15th, and the 20th.
I know when I was in college, it worked better for me to pay everything for the semester upfront. If it works better for you to make a donation for several months at a time or a year at a time, feel free to do that. Four months of support would be $152, nine months of support would be $380, and twelve months of support would be $456. You could stop the automatic withdrawal or set it up for a quarterly or annual automatic withdrawal instead of a monthly withdrawal.
Let me know if either of these options or a combination would work for you.
We're happy to work with you to help you to keep the relationship that you have with your child! You could take the summer off of donations while you get caught up on loans and car payments. This would mean that we would cover three months' support for you. Then in September, we could lower your support amount to $19 for six months. Regrettably, we are not able to do the lowered support amount for more than six months though because we would cover the difference.
If you need to change the debit date for your support like Lyanna did, I can definitely do that for you. We have dates on the 5th, 10th, 15th, and the 20th.
I know when I was in college, it worked better for me to pay everything for the semester upfront. If it works better for you to make a donation for several months at a time or a year at a time, feel free to do that. Four months of support would be $152, nine months of support would be $380, and twelve months of support would be $456. You could stop the automatic withdrawal or set it up for a quarterly or annual automatic withdrawal instead of a monthly withdrawal.
Let me know if either of these options or a combination would work for you.
Both would work great actually!! Thank you so much, I think taking this summer off would be good for me to catch up and then keep my sponsership going this fall at $19!!
Susan, Sponsor and Donor Relations, Social Media
Awesome! I've taken care of this for you so you'll have the $19 support amount starting this fall. Just let me know if you need to change the automatic withdrawal date or make any changes to when you make your donations as well.
Thank you so much!!! Do you need any of my info??
Susan, Sponsor and Donor Relations, Social Media
Nope. I was able to find your account from your name. All is well. :)
Hello, I'm sponsoring a child in El Salvador and I want to continue to do so. However, I am having financial problems and I need to cancel the payments. I did not want to make this decision but, I am unable to afford this every month until I have a steady job. I actually went on a mission trip this summer to El Salvador and that's what cultivated me to sponsor a child since there is such a big need for it. I am a senior in High School but I really just need to start saving and I feel so bad for signing up for this and not being able to consistently help him. I sponsor Melvin De Jesus Segovia Cortéz.
Jordan, I am so encouraged that the Lord impacted you in such a passionate way on your mission's trip. I see that you also emailed us and one of your representatives has taken care of your request. We will work hard to find Melvin another sponsor quickly. We appreciate your heart to support a child but certainly understand if this is not a good time for you. I pray that you find a steady job soon and please know that you're welcome to sponsor again with us at any time!
I was wondering if I could pay 19.00 for my sponsorship on the 20th because I was off work sick last week and I will make it up later. I need the money right now It has to last for two weeks. Try to call but you were closed on the 18th. That is for the 9 children 19.00 for each child.
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Hi Eleanor! I certainly understand and we're happy to do this. I have noted on your account that you'll make up the other $19 per child for this month at a later date. I have updated your account today so that tomorrow, only $19 will pull for the following children: Deyanire BO3121089, Benjamin BO3121187, Edith DR4061065, Djemima HA6695025, Hermano HA7442601, Daleska PE3700562, Anderson PE3720399, Jhandy PH4390173 and Princess PH4390246.
I pray you're feeling better!
I pray you're feeling better!
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Thank you very much.
Hi Susan,
I too am struggling with student loan payments with extremely high interest rates right now. I would like to continue donating until Messeret finishes in a few months, but would also like to lower my payments, starting with June, to the $19 amount for the remainder of my sponsorship. Would this be possible?
Thank you
I too am struggling with student loan payments with extremely high interest rates right now. I would like to continue donating until Messeret finishes in a few months, but would also like to lower my payments, starting with June, to the $19 amount for the remainder of my sponsorship. Would this be possible?
Thank you
Susan, Sponsor and Donor Relations, Social Media
Hi Alex! Yes, it looks like Messeret is anticipated to complete the program around September. I have taken care of this for you and lowered your support to $19 until then.
Hi I also want to suspend my sponsorship for 3 months If I can, I'm not working right now, so I don't have the money to pay.
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Hi Susan. I would like to suspend my monthly donation for three months. Can you help me with that? I am experiencing some financial strain right now. Thank you.
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Susan, Sponsor and Donor Relations, Social Media
Hi Shannon! Certainly! I'm happy to help! I just covered the next three months for you (through the end of September). Please let me know if I can help in any other way.
Susan , can you help me as ?!
Kendall and Savvy, I responded to your two other posts on this page. We're happy to assist you but need your child ID number or sponsor number as we can't locate your account under your email and name.
Hello! I am in the same boat right now. I've gotten my first apartment and a lot of initially taken care of payments have come up so I am unable to continue to provide the 38$. I do not want to cancel my subscription just suspend it for the time being. Is that possible?
Susan, Sponsor and Donor Relations, Social Media
Hi Paradise! Congrats on your first apartment! I know that's a big step being on your own and all so good job. :) I have covered the next three months support for you. Please let us know in October how you are doing and whether you're able to continue, need a little more help, or need to cancel your sponsorship at that time. Also, it looks like we've had some mail sent back for you. It could be because of your move. Please take a moment to visit your "My Account" and verify or update your mailing address.
Thank you so much! I have updated my account and appreciate all of your help. I will be in touch with you all in October! God Bless!
This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled
Could I possibly suspend my sponsorship for a few months?.
My father is currently unemployed, and though I will have a part time job for the summer, I have used up almost all of my savings during my time at a one year bible college overseas. I want to start rebuilding my savings account and also have that money set aside in case my family needs it.
I would like to suspend my account with Brian for about three months, please. If my father has a job by then, I would really like to continue sponsoring Brian, but if not, at that point I would really need to cancel my sponsorship; we would really just not be able to afford it.
Could I possibly suspend my sponsorship for a few months?.
My father is currently unemployed, and though I will have a part time job for the summer, I have used up almost all of my savings during my time at a one year bible college overseas. I want to start rebuilding my savings account and also have that money set aside in case my family needs it.
I would like to suspend my account with Brian for about three months, please. If my father has a job by then, I would really like to continue sponsoring Brian, but if not, at that point I would really need to cancel my sponsorship; we would really just not be able to afford it.
I need to cancel my sponsorship with Brian, please. I really cannot support him financially, now.
Jordan, I certainly understand and we do not want this to be a burden on you. I have made Brian available for another sponsor today. Thank you for the difference you have made in his life over the past 2 1/2 years and I will be praying that God would provide for you and your family during this difficult time.
Thank you so much.
This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled
Financial Issues But Don't Want To Cancel.
I have been sponsoring three girls and giving $35 a month to HVC as a college student but I recently got into a car wreck and need a new car. I really don't want to cancel but with current costs, it looks like I'll have to choose between car and insurance payments or my kids. No matter what I will have to cancel giving to HVC. Is there anything that can be done so I don't have to give up sponsorship of my three girls? I feel so bad about it.
Financial Issues But Don't Want To Cancel.
I have been sponsoring three girls and giving $35 a month to HVC as a college student but I recently got into a car wreck and need a new car. I really don't want to cancel but with current costs, it looks like I'll have to choose between car and insurance payments or my kids. No matter what I will have to cancel giving to HVC. Is there anything that can be done so I don't have to give up sponsorship of my three girls? I feel so bad about it.
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Susan, Sponsor and Donor Relations, Social Media
Kellie, I'm so glad you're alright! It sounds like this was a pretty serious wreck. I know how expensive cars and car insurance can be, especially after being in an accident. I was in an minor accident in January and my insurance premiums went up quite a bit. Since HVC is really not an option right now, I went ahead and removed this commitment. For your three girls, we would be happy to cover your support for three months. Since it could take some time to figure out what your financial situation will look like, I would suggest starting with that. Then after the three months is over, we can start you at $19 per child ($57 monthly) for up to six months or if you are still struggling just let us know. We could also cancel just on or two of your children but I know that is a tough decision. Please let me know which of these options would help.
It would be great if you could cover them for three months! That would be fantastic. I would absolutely hate to cancel on any of them. And then the $19 a month per child for those six months would really allow me to get back on my feet financially. Thank you so much!
Susan, Sponsor and Donor Relations, Social Media
Fabulous! I'm so glad we could help! I have taken care of this for you. :)
Um, can I have this applied to my account as well?? I'm working towards finishing my second degree, and by the grace of God have been able to keep paying to support my Compassion child, but the financial burden is getting to be too great. If I could have some time to work and get my savings back up it would be incredibly helpful!!! Thank you!
Susan, Sponsor and Donor Relations, Social Media
Ashley, we're happy to help, but regrettably, I was unable to locate your account. Please post your child's ID number here, email ciinfo@us.ci.org, or call 800-336-7676.
My child ID is IO5930042. Her name is Helsi Anzelina Tampubolon.
Haley, Sponsor and Donor Relations, Operations
Thank you, Ashley! I was able to locate your account. I have removed your extra giving to the Partners of Compassion fund, and have taken care of Helsi's support through November. Just contact us in December and let us know how you are doing and if we can help further. In the meantime, I encourage you to continue to write letters to Helsi. You are an amazing writer, and your letters really mean a lot to Helsi.
Thank you so much! That's a big help!!
Hello, my college roommate and I got this account together and so I only see her during the school year and not during the summer, therefore she hasn't been able to get me her part. Since I work only when college is in session, I'm running low on funds and may not be able to jungle getting books and paying tuition and funding our child. I was wondering if I could have the same applied to our account, so I won't be the cause of us cancelling this great sponsorship. Thank you so much!
Susan, Sponsor and Donor Relations, Social Media
Hi Amber! We're happy to help! I just covered three months of support for you. Since the automatic withdrawal is setup for the 10th of each month, the donation for July is already in process. However, you will not have to make a donation until November. Hopefully, that will be enough time to help you to get back to school and working again.
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Hi.
I just finished my first year of college. I had budgeted money for my sponsorship for a year at the end of high school/beginning of last summer. My hope was to have a job to continue paying for my sponsorship by now, but God has had other plans. Unfortunately, I have missed payments for the past two months, as much as it hurts me to admit, I can not continue supporting my child. Could you please help me cancel my sponsorship?
I just finished my first year of college. I had budgeted money for my sponsorship for a year at the end of high school/beginning of last summer. My hope was to have a job to continue paying for my sponsorship by now, but God has had other plans. Unfortunately, I have missed payments for the past two months, as much as it hurts me to admit, I can not continue supporting my child. Could you please help me cancel my sponsorship?
Yes, in India many children not even able to go to school because they do not have dress, place to sleep and food.
Pray God for good future India
Pray God for good future India
Shannon Massey, Employee
Hi Marianna,
We truly appreciate your heart to want to continue sponsoring Gertrase even without having a job. If you would like, Compassion would be happy to cover the couple months that you had missed in addition to the next three months to allow you time to find a job. This means that your next sponsorship contribution would not be due until November. Please let us know if you feel this would allow you to continue your relationship with Gertrase. :)
We truly appreciate your heart to want to continue sponsoring Gertrase even without having a job. If you would like, Compassion would be happy to cover the couple months that you had missed in addition to the next three months to allow you time to find a job. This means that your next sponsorship contribution would not be due until November. Please let us know if you feel this would allow you to continue your relationship with Gertrase. :)
Shannon Massey, Employee
Hello Susai,
We do agree with you. Many children need extra funding to be able to go to school, have enough to eat and a safe house to live in. Compassion was able to work for nearly 50 years in India. We began working in India in 1968, but sadly due to changes in government regulations, we did have to discontinue doing so. Compassion will continue to keep India in our prayers!
We do agree with you. Many children need extra funding to be able to go to school, have enough to eat and a safe house to live in. Compassion was able to work for nearly 50 years in India. We began working in India in 1968, but sadly due to changes in government regulations, we did have to discontinue doing so. Compassion will continue to keep India in our prayers!
Yes, that should help. Thank you.
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Very Sad.
I am very sad to say that due to financial reasons, I am looking at the possibility that I may have to cancel my sponsorship of Jose and Kevin. I really do not want to cancel either one of them, these boys need my family and we need them. I know how it feels to think that no one loves you, and to feel abandoned. Unfortunately due to medical reasons I have been out of work since March, and just recently found out that I will not be able to return to work. We can not afford the monthly payments right now. Is there a way to stay in contact with the boys and suspend the payments only for a month or two?
Thank You
Mary Young
Very Sad.
I am very sad to say that due to financial reasons, I am looking at the possibility that I may have to cancel my sponsorship of Jose and Kevin. I really do not want to cancel either one of them, these boys need my family and we need them. I know how it feels to think that no one loves you, and to feel abandoned. Unfortunately due to medical reasons I have been out of work since March, and just recently found out that I will not be able to return to work. We can not afford the monthly payments right now. Is there a way to stay in contact with the boys and suspend the payments only for a month or two?
Thank You
Mary Young
Susan, Sponsor and Donor Relations, Social Media
Mary,
Wow, I'm so sorry that you have been out of work so long. I hope that you've been able to get disability or something during this time so that you're not going completely without an income. I will be praying for healing soon and hope that God has been really meeting you during this time of recovery. I so appreciate your heart of concern for your children as well! We really want to be able to help you to keep the very special relationship that you have with them if at all possible. I just covered the next three months of support for you. Please continue to stay connected through letters to your children since you are still sponsoring them during this time. Let us know how you are doing in October and we will reassess our options at that point. :)
Wow, I'm so sorry that you have been out of work so long. I hope that you've been able to get disability or something during this time so that you're not going completely without an income. I will be praying for healing soon and hope that God has been really meeting you during this time of recovery. I so appreciate your heart of concern for your children as well! We really want to be able to help you to keep the very special relationship that you have with them if at all possible. I just covered the next three months of support for you. Please continue to stay connected through letters to your children since you are still sponsoring them during this time. Let us know how you are doing in October and we will reassess our options at that point. :)
Susan,
Thank you, so much for doing that for me. You just showed not only me; but my own children that there is kindness in the world. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Sometimes I forget that the Lord shows blessings when we least expect, but you helped to renew my spirit, just when I needed it the most. You have no idea what your gift has done. May the Lord bless you.
Mary
Susan, Sponsor and Donor Relations, Social Media
Mary, I am humbled by your response. I'm so glad that the Lord was able to use me today in you and your family's lives. God bless you too!
Hi I am in high school and I am not able to meet the every month requirements so i was wondering if you can help me out a bit because I am also moving and money is tight, but i don't want to stop helping the child i sponsor.
Victoria, I see that you emailed us this morning to discontinue your sponsorship. We have made Praveen available for another sponsor today. We're sad to see you go but we definitely understand. I'm so impressed and encouraged that you worked so hard to help support a child during high school. That can be tough and we appreciate your kind heart! You're always welcome to sponsor with us again in the future but have fun in high school and good luck! God is already using you in incredible ways to help others :). I pray you continue drawing closer to his heart as he leads and guides you in everything you do.
Hey Susan I could really use some help. The money for my sponsorship is supposed to come out on the 20th of this but because financial problems I'm gonna need that money so I was gonna see if I could just skip this month and continue on in aug. And no money be took out on the 20th.. I really do not wanna cancel so help would be appreciated.. Thank you
Susan, Sponsor and Donor Relations, Social Media
Hi Wesley! I think I just responded to you here. Regrettably, I was unable to locate your account from your name and email address. Please post your child's number here, email ciinfo@us.ci.org, or call 800-336-7676 and we'd be happy to take care of this for you.
This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled
Can I get help with payments while I get back on my feet?.
I have been out of work for the past 2 months and I am not able to make payments. I just recently got a job and I want to continue to support my child Mercy! Is there anyway that I can get help for a couple months while I get back on my feet financially?
Can I get help with payments while I get back on my feet?.
I have been out of work for the past 2 months and I am not able to make payments. I just recently got a job and I want to continue to support my child Mercy! Is there anyway that I can get help for a couple months while I get back on my feet financially?
Susan, Sponsor and Donor Relations, Social Media
Jacqueline, I'm so sorry you've been out of work but really happy to hear that you got another job! That is wonderful! I just covered the next three months for you. Hopefully, this will get you through until you get back on your feet. We're happy to help!
I am having trouble this summer, and would love to continue to sponsor Carisa, but as you can tell I am a couple months behind. I should be able to make a payment in August, but I do not think I will be able to cover June and July's payment as well. Is there something you can do to help? I am a substitute teacher and since school is out during the summer, I do not have the extra income coming in.
Susan, Sponsor and Donor Relations, Social Media
Hi Cassandra! I just covered two months' support for you to help get you through the summer. Thank you for your heart for children! I know it can be tough for teachers over the summer when school is not in session. We are so blessed to partner with you though! Do you teach a certain grade or do they just fit you in where ever?
I fill in where ever needed, but usually it is K-5. Thank you for your help.
Susan, Sponsor and Donor Relations, Social Media
I love that age group! It's my pleasure. :)
Susan, my husband recently lost his job and I am faced with the hard decision of whether or not I should cancel my sponsorship. It really breaks my heart to think I am letting my sponsored child down in a time when his life is probably looking up. Not to mention this month is his birthday. I saw that you were able to help others out and I was wondering if you could do the same for me. I just don't want my child to suffer because of our current circumstances. He was waiting a long time for a sponsor. Thanks for your help.
Susan, Sponsor and Donor Relations, Social Media
Katrina, I'm so sorry to hear that your husband lost his job. I'm sure that this is not the only tough decision you have to make right now. :( I really appreciate your care and concern for your child. We would be happy to cover your support through the end of August and then lower your support amount to $19 for six months, if it would help to get you through this time. Please let me know if this would help.
Thank you. I will try to make that work!
Hello,
After reading this post it makes me feel better knowing that canceling the sponsorship is not the only option. Like many of the posters I am having a hard time keeping up with the payments. I am a single mom and with having to pay for summer camp and having to purchase back to school clothing and supplies I need help with the monthly donation. Please let me know who I need to contact in order to get assistance. Thank you
After reading this post it makes me feel better knowing that canceling the sponsorship is not the only option. Like many of the posters I am having a hard time keeping up with the payments. I am a single mom and with having to pay for summer camp and having to purchase back to school clothing and supplies I need help with the monthly donation. Please let me know who I need to contact in order to get assistance. Thank you
Susan, Sponsor and Donor Relations, Social Media
Hi Martha,
I love your profile pic! Is that one of your kids? I have to say that I think being a parent is tough enough but being a single mom has got to be one of the toughest jobs. You amaze me! :) I just covered three months of support for you. Please let me know if we can help in any other way.
I love your profile pic! Is that one of your kids? I have to say that I think being a parent is tough enough but being a single mom has got to be one of the toughest jobs. You amaze me! :) I just covered three months of support for you. Please let me know if we can help in any other way.
Hi Susan,
I came into this discussion feeling very concerned and upset about having to cancel my sponsorship of Bibata. Can you imagine my excitement and relief when I realized that I have the option to suspend my payments and then reinstate them at a reduced cost? If you could please apply this to my account as well, I would be so appreciative. Not only are you all lifesavers for the children and families in need but you're lifesavers for the donors as well, as evidenced above.
Thank you!
I came into this discussion feeling very concerned and upset about having to cancel my sponsorship of Bibata. Can you imagine my excitement and relief when I realized that I have the option to suspend my payments and then reinstate them at a reduced cost? If you could please apply this to my account as well, I would be so appreciative. Not only are you all lifesavers for the children and families in need but you're lifesavers for the donors as well, as evidenced above.
Thank you!
Susan, Sponsor and Donor Relations, Social Media
;Hi Jenn,
I'm sorry for the concern and sadness that you felt going into this but glad that we are able to help! I have taken care of this for you so starting in November, you will be at the lower $19 support amount for six months. Thank you so much for your very kind words. I so appreciate your care and concern and commitment to helping children in poverty! We are blessed to partner with people like you!
I'm sorry for the concern and sadness that you felt going into this but glad that we are able to help! I have taken care of this for you so starting in November, you will be at the lower $19 support amount for six months. Thank you so much for your very kind words. I so appreciate your care and concern and commitment to helping children in poverty! We are blessed to partner with people like you!
Hi Susan,
Hope all is well. We have been struggling a bit to keep our account current. We made a partial payment today, but wanted to see if we could setup an arrangement similar to what you have been doing for others in the posts.
Any help your team can provide would be greatly appreciated.
Regards,
Brian
Hope all is well. We have been struggling a bit to keep our account current. We made a partial payment today, but wanted to see if we could setup an arrangement similar to what you have been doing for others in the posts.
Any help your team can provide would be greatly appreciated.
Regards,
Brian
Brian, I am so sorry that your family is going through financial hardship right . I understand how difficult that can be and we are grateful for the sacrifice you have made for Lenta and Jodson. I am praying that the Lord would bless and provide for your family. I see that right now your support is current through March 6, 2014. I was able to update your account today to help with the rest of March and all of April. This brings you current through the end of April. Regrettably, I am unable to reduce your rate as it was temporarily reduced for 6 months previously. I certainly hope this helps you out during this time and please let me know if I can assist you further.
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I've been behind on my payments recently due to a change in my financial situation. I really do not want to stop my sponsorship but I dont think i can afford it right now. Do I have any other options other than cancelling my sponsorship?
Sponsorship.
I've been behind on my payments recently due to a change in my financial situation. I really do not want to stop my sponsorship but I dont think i can afford it right now. Do I have any other options other than cancelling my sponsorship?
Susan, Sponsor and Donor Relations, Social Media
Katherine, I'm so sorry that you're faced with such a difficult decision. :( Yes, we do have some options for sponsorship going through a tough financial situation. It looks like you had posted earlier this month and we offered these options to you but we never heard back. Basically, we'd be happy to cover the months that you missed through the end of August. Then starting in September, we could lower your support amount to $19 for six months. Compassion would cover the difference and your child will continue to receive the same support. Most importantly, you could continue the life changing relationship that you've started with your child. Please let me know if this would help.
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Yes. This would be perfect. Thank you so much.
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Hi Katherine! I have updated your account today. You will receive a letter confirming the reduced rate, and another letter as a reminder the month before the rate returns to the normal contribution amount of $38. Estefany does not know anything about the financial situation so please know that she will continue to receive the same benefits as she always has, including your encouraging letters to her. I certainly pray that your situation improves and the Lord would provide for you and your family!
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i need help with my sponsorship.
i seen with prior messages that i may be able to get some assistance with my sponsorship. i really dont want to cancel it but i just started putting my toddler in school. any option?
i need help with my sponsorship.
i seen with prior messages that i may be able to get some assistance with my sponsorship. i really dont want to cancel it but i just started putting my toddler in school. any option?
Susan, Sponsor and Donor Relations, Social Media
Hi Javi! Yes, we are happy to work with you to help you to keep the relationship that you have with your sponsored child. For example, we could cover your support for a few months during back to school for your toddler. We know this can be a difficult time financially for families, especially as your child is just starting school. Regrettably, I was unable to locate your account from your name and email address. Please post your child's ID number here, email ciinfo@compassion.com, or call 800-366-7676 so that we can assist you.
Hi Susan, unfortunately I've been concerned I will have to cancel my sponsorship of 3+ years. But I see that I reduced rate is available ?
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Hi Jeremy! I am sorry you have been faced with this difficult decision :(. Yes, we are more than happy to help you out during this time if you would be interested in continuing your relationship with Yoseph. I see that your account is a bit behind. We would be willing to cover the months missed and bring your account current through August 31, 2014. Starting in September, we can temporarily reduce your rate to $19 for the next 6 months. If this would help you, please let me know and I will update your account. If not, I am able to make Yoseph available for another sponsor.
Yes, thank you Emily! that sounds like a great solution. What do I need to do?
Susan, Sponsor and Donor Relations, Social Media
Hi Jeremy! There is nothing further you need to do to make this happen. I have taken care of this for you on your account so starting in September your support amount will be $19 a month for the next six months. Please let us know if we can help in any other way.
Like the many others here, due to some current financial hardship I'm wondering if it would be possible to suspend my sponsorship for Aug, Sep, and possibly Oct, and then go with the reduced rate for the following 6 months? I definitely don't want to stop sponsorship altogether, but my husband and I are still trying to regain our financial feet after losing our jobs last Thanksgiving and I think this would enable us to pull things together a little faster. :-/ On the positive side, if we're able to assume the full financial responsibility again sooner than the end of the six months, will there be a way to do that? I'm hoping it won't take quite that long...
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Silver, I am so sorry to hear about you and your husband losing your jobs. I know how difficult it can be to get back on your feet after that but I am praying that God would give you strength and perseverance during this time! I have updated your account to be current through the end of October and your rate will be decreased to $19 for 6 months. If your financial situation improves before May of next year, you may contact us and we can resume your $38 support again at any time. Thanks so much for for sacrifice and desire to keep supporting Anwar, you mean so much to him!
Thank you, Emily! I'm very grateful that Compassion is able to work with the sponsors during their different difficult times. And I look forward to being able to resume full sponsorship for Anwar again very soon.
I regret to say that I need to cancel my subscription entirely. If you could assign my child to someone else, that would be great. I would prefer not to get into my situation. Thank you.
Sarah, I completely respect if you do not wish to discuss your personal circumstances and as requested I have made Shorna available for another sponsor today. I am very sorry to see you go but I understand and please know you are always welcome to come back and sponsor with us at anytime. God bless you and have a great rest of your week!
I'm pretty much the same boat as everyone else financially speaking. I love my sponsor child and all but I honestly can't afford him with college bills and saving for a car. I regretfully ask for help to stop sponsoring him. Is it possible to still write him even if I don't sponser him?
Dusty, I co
Alex Erlandsen
I don't know if this is the right place to ask, but for some reason I thought my sponsorship of Messeret would be ending in August. I just got a bill for September, so I'm guessing it doesn't end until October. I am on a reduced rate payment plan already, but unfortunately I am not able to pay the last 1-2 months that are remaining of my sponsorship because of financial difficulties. What should I do?
Emily
We do not want this sponsorship to be a financial burden on you and want you to be able to maintain this relationship with your boy through its completion. Compassion is happy to cover the month of September for you so that you can continue writing to him for this last month. I have updated your account today and we are so grateful for the sacrifice you have made and for investing in his life for over 7 years. I pray that you enjoy this last month of your sponsorship and we will contact you once we receive news that he has graduated! :) Please let me know if I can help you further.
Monica
Could I get this option too? Right now, I have zero money to give, but would like to try having my sponsorship covered for 3 months then lowering it to $19/mo for 6 months and see where I'm at then.
If I do have to cancel, can I still write Moussa?
And could I cancel my support with Partners of Compassion?
Emily
Regrettably, if you need to cancel in the future, we place your child back up for sponsorship at that time and you would be welcome to write Moussa a final letter to say goodbye, but are no longer able to maintain a letter writing relationship with him. I will be praying that you will not have to make this difficult decision and come July, you will be back on your feet again :).
Monica
Mingzhu Fung
I will be going on a study abroad stay and although my financial situation is already tough, I really don't want to cancel my sponsorship. So I would be very gratefull if I could get both 3 months cover of donations and lower the donations for 6 months after that. That would be EXACTLY the time that will be critical for me...
Thanks for your help and God bless.
Jana Dukátová, sponsor no.: 3284171
Susan
Mingzhu Fung
Emily
Mingzhu Fung
Michelle Berry
Emily
I am so glad that you came to us because we would be more than happy to help you out for a time while you get back on your feet. Regrettably, I was unable to locate your account using your name and email address. Would you mind posting your child's ID number on here so that I can locate you in our system? At that time, I will update your account so that you're able to maintain the relationship you have been building with your kiddos.
Emily
Lori Ann Dunn
Emily
I am so happy that you came to us because we want to do everything we can to help you maintain your relationship with Lima. First off, please rest assured that she does not know anything about the financial situation. She will continue receiving support from the project and be able to attend activities :). In regards to your support, I have updated your account today so that Compassion covers the months of November through January for you. This is our gift to you and you will not need to reimburse us. I have also requested that beginning in February, your rate be temporarily reduced to $19 for 6 months. If your situation improves before then, just let us know and we can increase your rate back to the $38 rate before that time is up :).
I pray that this helps you during this time. You're still welcome to send Lima letters during this time as I know she will love to continue getting to know you as her sponsor. God bless you and Merry Christmas!
Lori Ann Dunn
Hannah Lovell
Brianna K. Young
I'm having a similar struggle with my finances at the moment. Would I be able to have my donation covered for 3 months and then reduced to $19 for 6 months? I do not want to cancel my sponsorship, but I won't be able to afford $38/month for the next few months.
Thank you,
Brianna
Emily
Brianna, finances can be so stressful sometimes :(. I pray that God would provide for you and that your situation would improve quickly! We are more than happy to help you out. I have updated your account to reflect your requested changes. We will cover your support through April and your rate will be reduced to $19 beginning in May all through the end of October.
Hannah Lovell
Susan
Bridgette Jordan
Emily
Ethan
Emily
I have updated your account today so that your account so that your donation for March does not withdrawal and the next automatic pull will be in April. Compassion will cover your support for this month. Would it help you out if we removed your extra $7/month giving towards the HIV/AIDS Response? This would reduce your monthly rate from $45 to just the $38 for Peter's support. We are grateful for your sacrifice and generosity but we don't want this to be a burden on you. Let me know if this would help you out and I will update your account when I receive your response :).
I'm sorry that your child letter was returned to us as undeliverable :(. I have notified the department that put your letter off to the side until we received a correct address, that you have updated your address and should receive mail now. I hope that it reaches you this time, but if we have further issues, we'll let you know.
Ethan
Emily
Hannah Long
Emily
Hannah Long
Rachel
I was hoping to connect on a similar financial situation of just being unable to make ends meet right now.
I was grateful to stumble upon these other options before completely canceling my sponsorship of Shija. Is there any way I can do this so that in the next few months I can catch up on bills and hopefully continue to sponsor him?
Susan
Vincent
Emily
Eleanor Clark
Emily
Eleanor Clark
Cassandra Chavira
Emily
I'm so sorry that finances are hard for you right now :(. I know that can be stressful but God loves you so very much and wants to take care of you :). I pray that He would bless your situation and provide for you financially. Please let us know if things haven't changed by the end of next month and we can discuss what might be able to be done to help you maintain your relationship with Brian.
Also, thanks for writing to him so consistently. I know that he loves to hear from you and you're welcome to write as often as you'd like!
Jasmin Aseret Flores
Emily
Regrettably, we have a few different accounts under your name but none with your email address. Can you post your child's ID number or your sponsor number here so that I can find the right account for you? I'll be happy to update your support at that time. I hope your situation improves quickly!
Katie Garmon
I do not want to cancel my sponsorship if I do not have to and I know that the financial assistance available would help me out tremendously. During the first semester of grad school, I will have to pay a lot of expenses out of pocket (tuition, books,etc) so being able to have 3 months covered and reduce the payment for 6 months afterwards would give me a chance to get on my feet, get financially stable, and continue my sponsorship. Is there anyway I could do this? I appreciate Compassion's understanding and assistance in times of need!
Katie Garmon
Jasmin Aseret Flores
Emily
I have updated your account today. Don't worry about the months of August through October, we've got you covered. Beginning in November, your rate will be $19 per month and the $38 rate won't resume until May of 2016. I'm excited for this new adventure ahead of you and pray for grace, energy, wisdom, and so so much more of learning just how special you are to Jesus and all that He has for you! Keep the letters up with your girl as often as you can, I know she always loves to hear from you :). Good luck in grad school!
Jasmin, thanks for the information! Your support will be current through the end of September now and we don't need anymore support until October. God bless you and have an incredible weekend :).
Laura Douglass
Susan
Laura Douglass
Deb Couture
Susan
Kendall And savvy
Kendall And savvy
Emily
Regrettably, I'm still not finding an account for you guys under your name and email address. Do you have your child's ID number or your sponsor number? This would help me locate your account. Once I get into your account, I can also see why your donation did not go through. If you need to discontinue, I cannot do future cancels but we can make your child available for another sponsor when you're ready.
Ginny Liu
Emily
If you think that this change in your finances might just be short term as you adjust to a new country, new culture and home, and a new job, then we'd be happy to cover your support for a few months. We could cover your back support for Noemi (3 months) and bring her support current through February (another 3 months) and give you a fresh start beginning in March. We'd also be happy to cover Gayatri's support through the end of January and begin your support back up in February for this child. At this point, we could even reduce both children's rates to just $19 per child per month for up to six months.
If this still might be too much, you might consider going down to just sponsoring one child. This would reduce your monthly rate from $76 to just $38. I know you have been building a relationship with both children and this may be difficult but it might allow you to at least continue sponsorship with one child and not have to cancel both. Please let me know if any or all of these options would help you and I'll take care of your request.
If not, please let me know and I'll make these children available for another sponsor. In the meantime, I have stopped your automatic donations for Gayatri as she was the only child set up on auto withdrawal.
Ginny Liu
Sarah, Official Rep
I am praying that God brings you wonderful new friendships and opportunities in your new country! I know it can be a scary, hard thing to move across the world, but God already has incredible plans ready for you. :)
Ginny Liu
Beth
Sarah, Official Rep
Beth
Sarah, Official Rep
In the meantime, keep loving on your sweet little girl! You've already been such a blessing to her by sending an encouraging letter :)!
Beth
Sharon
I sent an email afew weeks back because I am dealing with financial issues as well, but no one responded, and the money was taken out of my account still. What do I need to do to cancel my sponsorship?
Sharon
Sarah, Official Rep
Mallory Viertel
Mallory Viertel
Emily
I want to encourage you that we sent you an email regarding children on your account that are behind in support as we don't want it to catch you off guard when children are removed from your account due to lack of support. We understand that circumstances arise and we're happy to help you.
We can help you out with these children at risk of being removed from your account that we emailed you about. I requested today that Lidiwrka Abigail's support be brought current through the end of September and Selamawit current through the end of October. I have also requested that the support for Ashly, Modhu, and Niyonizeye Miriam be brought current through the end of December. This is what we're able to do regarding covering back support for you. I have also requested that all of their rates be reduced to $19 for six months as well.
I pray that this helps you out and that your situation improves very soon!
Emily
Let me know if you have other questions.
Mallory Viertel
Emily
Mallory Viertel
Susan
Mallory Viertel
Phelix Ogaga
Thaks
Phelix
Sarah, Official Rep
Eleanor Clark
Emily
Eleanor Clark
Julie Gabrielle Cox
Emily
We're absolutely happy to help you out during this time. I know that wedding prep can get expensive! As requested, I have updated your account so that your support is covered through the end of May. Your next withdrawal for your child will not happen until June 20th.
Have an incredible wedding and thank you for wanting to continue supporting your child through this exciting new season of your life! I would encourage you to send Pornpailin some photos of you and your husband after you get married. I know she'll love to be a part of this with you! :)
Julie Gabrielle Cox
That's a great idea! I'll be sure to send her some photos. Thank you for everything, you're very kind! :)
Eleanor Clark
Sarah, Official Rep
Leilani
Sarah, Official Rep
Leilani
Justin Burdick
Susan
Emily Morales Avila
Thank You.
Katherine
Emily Morales Avila
Sarah, Official Rep
Emily Morales Avila
Jennifer Anne Paulk
This is my second child with compassion and although I am thrilled to be sponsoring Alex, I don't think I can handle the $38 a month with car expenses, working only so many hours at work, being a full time college student, and trying to save up money to move out of my parent's house. I would really hate to leave Alex, so if you can help me, that would be amazing, but if I end up not being able to care for him, I pray God will send a loving sponsor his way.
Thank you so much!
Katherine
Wei Imelda Koh
Katherine
Courtney Sorge
Katherine
Tracy Campbell
Christina, Employee
Michelle
Sarah, Official Rep
Cheyenne Jensen
Katherine
Cheyenne Jensen
Susan
Mattie Stine
Susan
Kim Tedrow
Sarah, Official Rep
Kim Tedrow
Sarah, Official Rep
Kim Tedrow
Robin Sampson Trager
Susan
Yoon Soo Jeong
Kayla Kouts
Sarah, Official Rep
Teresa Harger
I have gotten behind but would like to start getting caught back up in a couple of weeks. I had a real struggle there for awhile but I love all the kids and want to continue. I just have not been able to help until now.
alexis Stroup
Christina, Employee
Regrettably, we are in the process of transitioning to a new system, and all of our transactions and requests will be delayed for the next few weeks. Therefore, it will take a couple of weeks for us to process this refund. I'm so sorry for any inconveniences this may cause and thank you so much for your grace and patience.
We greatly value you as a Compassion sponsor and the difference you're making in your child's life. We would be happy to help you by covering a couple months of support for you. This means that we would cover the months of January through March. This would be our gift to you, so you wouldn't need to reimburse Compassion. If this would help you, please let me know and I would be happy to take care of this for you. If not, and you would like to cancel your sponsorship, then I will make your child available for sponsorship. I look forward to your reply!
Alicia Serrato
Christina, Employee
Alicia Serrato
Rayme Edwards
Sarah, Official Rep
Rayme Edwards
William Blair
William Blair
Susan
William Blair
vannessa
Hi I was wondering if I could get help on my payments as well. I have medical stuff I need to pay for doctors visits, medications and shots. I had a family member split the payment with but she backed out. I want to keep sponsoring my child. Help with payments would mean so much to me.
Shannon Massey, Employee
I am so sorry to hear that you are going through some medical problems and on top of that, your friend backed out on her part of your sponsorship! We know that sometimes life can get a little crazy. I have taken care of covering three months of sponsorship for you. This means that your account is completely covered from May through July, as I see you have already made your contribution for April. If you are still in need of a little help at that time, please let us know and we can talk about additional options. I hope this is helpful! :)
Leeanne Elizabeth Bass
I too am experiencing some financial hardships, but I don't want to give up my sponsorship. I am currently having to pay for my last class in college and I'm having to work 2 jobs to do so. Are their any options I could take part in?
Thank you for your help!
Sarah, Official Rep
Leeanne Elizabeth Bass
I am on the same account as Leeanne. What do I need to do to suspend the sponsorship for a few months? Thank you!
vannessa
Thank you so much Shannon!
Susan
Brenda Bond
Susan
Lauren
Thanks!
Sarah, Official Rep
Haleigh Giebel
Shannon Massey, Employee
I am so sorry to hear that you may need to cancel your sponsorship. I see that you have been sponsoring Lucien for quite some time! Because we value your sponsorship of Lucien, we would be happy to cover a few months of sponsorship, if you feel this would be helpful and would allow you to continue your relationship with Lucien. This means we would be happy to cover your account from June to August. Until we hear back from you, I have stopped your automatic withdraw, as it is set to pull tomorrow. Please let us know if you feel this would be helpful, and if not, I will be happy to fulfill your request to cancel.
Haleigh Giebel
Christina, Employee
Abby Smith
Susan
Abby Smith
Stephani Arguello
Sarah, Official Rep
Shannon Marie
Thank you
Shannon McNiel
Sarah, Official Rep
jaysa
Christina, Employee
Shannon Marie
Sarah Barr
Shannon Massey, Employee
Tori Perales
Madison
Haleigh Giebel
Shannon Massey, Employee
I completely understand. I am so sorry to see things have not resolved quite yet. I have removed Lucien from your account today. Please know we would very blessed to partner with you in the future if you ever feel led to sponsor again!
Angie Germer
Sarah, Official Rep
Shannon Marie
Susan