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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!
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Hello,
I am seeking help for my sponsorship fees. I recently have started to have to pay on my massive student loans and also dealing with increased costs for insurance and tax debt. I have considered discontinuing my sponsorship but don't want my sponsored child to suffer due to this. Are there any options?
Thank you
I am seeking help for my sponsorship fees. I recently have started to have to pay on my massive student loans and also dealing with increased costs for insurance and tax debt. I have considered discontinuing my sponsorship but don't want my sponsored child to suffer due to this. Are there any options?
Thank you
Susan, Sponsor and Donor Relations, Social Media
Hi Ashley! I understand as I have my own student loans that I'm working on slowly paying off. I appreciate your commitment to your sponsored child. We can certainly cover your support for three months and then lower your support amount to $19 for six months after that if that would help. Please let me know either way as I would be happy to help you with whatever you need to do on your account.
Hi Susan,
That would be a big help.
Thank you very much!
That would be a big help.
Thank you very much!
Susan, Sponsor and Donor Relations, Social Media
Sure thing, Ashley! I have this taken care of for you so that starting in April your support will be just $19 for six months. Please let us know if we can help in any other way.
Hello, I've been on the suspended payments and wasn't sure if they are gonna start back up? Was wondering if when they do I can do the reduced price for the 6 months? Please let me know and thanks so much! God Bless.
Susan, Sponsor and Donor Relations, Social Media
Hi Gina! We covered your support through the end of January. Starting in February, you will be at the $19 rate ($38 per month total for both children) for six months. God bless you!
Reading how Ms. Susan and Ms. Emily have been handling and solving these individual situations have been such a blessing. You two are so sincere and so caring; perfect examples of true kindness. Thank you for shining your light and for helping not only these sponsor children, but the sponsors as well.
Like many of the posts here I too have been struggling with my keeping up with my payments. Throughout the past Fall 2015 semester in the nursing program and only working once a week it has been difficult having enough money to cover my sponsorship. I do not plan on canceling my sponsorship but I am worried about being insufficient in my funds. I am approaching one year of friendship with my sponsor child Richard this March and I would be so devastated that I may not be able to help him as I know God has placed on my heart to.
I was wondering if you could offer me the wonderful options that have been applied to my fellow sponsors as well? It would be greatly appreciated and such a huge help and blessing for Richard and I.
Again thank you so much for your help, kindness, and commitment in serving God and others. You are truly blessings.
Child ID: GH9350179
Like many of the posts here I too have been struggling with my keeping up with my payments. Throughout the past Fall 2015 semester in the nursing program and only working once a week it has been difficult having enough money to cover my sponsorship. I do not plan on canceling my sponsorship but I am worried about being insufficient in my funds. I am approaching one year of friendship with my sponsor child Richard this March and I would be so devastated that I may not be able to help him as I know God has placed on my heart to.
I was wondering if you could offer me the wonderful options that have been applied to my fellow sponsors as well? It would be greatly appreciated and such a huge help and blessing for Richard and I.
Again thank you so much for your help, kindness, and commitment in serving God and others. You are truly blessings.
Child ID: GH9350179
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Susan, Sponsor and Donor Relations, Social Media
Merribeth, it is absolutely our honor and pleasure to serve you in Christ! We are so glad to be able to help you keep the life-changing friendship that you have with this young man. As you requested, I have covered your support through the end of February. Starting in March you will be at the $19 rate for him for the next six months. Please let us know if we can help in any other way. :)
Ms. Susan your quick service and sincerity is impeccable. Thank you so very much for lifting this huge burden off my shoulders.I am very grateful for your help! God bless you :)
This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled I need some help with my sponsorship for a few months..
Hello. My finances have recently tightened up and I am having trouble maintaining my sponsorship. I have shared living expenses with roommates for the last 3 years of my sponsorship and now am renting an apartment on my own. Sponsoring Sheila has been a joy and I do not wish to stop. I read that you can cover a sponsorship for a few months and allow smaller payments for a period of 6 months. Is this correct? If so, I would be so grateful for this help.
Thank you
Hello. My finances have recently tightened up and I am having trouble maintaining my sponsorship. I have shared living expenses with roommates for the last 3 years of my sponsorship and now am renting an apartment on my own. Sponsoring Sheila has been a joy and I do not wish to stop. I read that you can cover a sponsorship for a few months and allow smaller payments for a period of 6 months. Is this correct? If so, I would be so grateful for this help.
Thank you
Susan, Sponsor and Donor Relations, Social Media
Hi Whitney! What you read is true. :) As you requested, I have covered your support through the end of March and then starting in April you will be at just $19 a month for six months. I hope this is enough to pull you through this rough period! Please let us know if we can be of any further assistance. We so appreciate all you are doing for sweet Sheila!
I certainly appreciate that! I'm sure that will be enough time for me to get back on my feet. Thank you.
This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled I am struggling to pay my sponsorship.
Recently I have experienced some unexpected financial changes, and am having a very difficult time making the monthly payment. I absolutely do not want to cancel my sponsorship...is it possible to put my sponsorship on hold for a few months, or are there any other options?
Recently I have experienced some unexpected financial changes, and am having a very difficult time making the monthly payment. I absolutely do not want to cancel my sponsorship...is it possible to put my sponsorship on hold for a few months, or are there any other options?
Sarah, Sponsor and Donor Relations, Social Media
Hi Sarah! I am so sorry that your finances are taking a hit! I can happily cover your support for January through March. If your situation is still difficult in April, I can also reduce your sponsorship rate to $19 a month per child through September too. You are such a wonderful sponsor for Shamiul and Amina :). Please let us know if we can assist you in any other way!
I can't begin to tell you how much of a weight off that is...thank you so much! $19 through September would also be great. Does that amount change any part of their sponsorship during that time?
Sarah, I've requested that your rate also be reduced for each child beginning in April. We're so glad that you're feeling relief through this and we're honored to partner with you :).
Hello, I am going on a missions trip and won't be able to work, so I was wondering if I could have a little help for February and March please?
Hi Anna! Oh my, how exciting! May I ask where you're going for your trip? I think that these trips are absolutely life changing and I'm so excited for you :). That's a pretty long trip too! What will you be doing while you're there?
I have updated your support for your children so that they're covered for two months. Nancy is already current through the end of March so I didn't touch her support.
I have updated your support for your children so that they're covered for two months. Nancy is already current through the end of March so I didn't touch her support.
Thanks a ton!! We will be going Colombia. We will be preaching at different churches and helping in a school for Colombian refugee children. I probably get to meet my two kiddos in Colombia while I am there :)
This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled Is there any way to suspend my support for about 5 month...i really dont want to ....
Karen, you've been such an incredible sponsor to Sahil and a partner with us for almost nine years! I'm so sorry that circumstances are causing it to be hard right now to continue supporting your boy. We definitely don't want this to burden or stress you and we're happy to help out while you get back on your feet.
I have updated your account today so that your support is current through the end of May. Come June, please let us know if you're still unable to give any support and we're happy to help you out. We might be able to hold off for another couple of months or if things are starting to improve, we can just temporarily reduce your rate to $19 for a while :). I pray your situation improves quickly for your family!
I have updated your account today so that your support is current through the end of May. Come June, please let us know if you're still unable to give any support and we're happy to help you out. We might be able to hold off for another couple of months or if things are starting to improve, we can just temporarily reduce your rate to $19 for a while :). I pray your situation improves quickly for your family!
Thank you so much :) I will keep in touch :)
Hi Susan! I am in the same situation as a lot of these people. I am having some financial issues and the payment is becoming too much for me right now. An ideal situation would be to get to take a break for a few months and it be lowered to 19 as well. Is that possible for me? Thank you!
Shaina, we totally understand that circumstances come up sometimes and financial situations can change. You've been such a loving sponsor to Justin and if we're able, we want to help you continue the relationship you're building!
I have updated your account today so that your support will be current through the end of March. Beginning in April, your rate for her will be $19 and that will last for six months. My prayer is that things will have improved for you come October and you'll be able to go back to the normal rate.
You're amazing and thank you for letting us know what's going on so that we can help you!
I have updated your account today so that your support will be current through the end of March. Beginning in April, your rate for her will be $19 and that will last for six months. My prayer is that things will have improved for you come October and you'll be able to go back to the normal rate.
You're amazing and thank you for letting us know what's going on so that we can help you!
Hey Susan, I'm also a student in college right now and this year has been tougher financially then any other year. I am behind on my payments, but is there any way you could lower mine to $19/month and then I could make the full payments over the next few months to catch up?
Susan, Sponsor and Donor Relations, Social Media
Hi Abby! I am so sorry you are having such a tough year! What college are you going to? I know things can be particularly tight when you are in school. Yes, we will cover three months and then lower your rate to $19 for six months. This means, you could pay the full $38 over the next three months through April to get caught up. I'm so glad we could help!
Susan, thank you so much! That will really help! I'm currently at Calvin College over in Grand Rapids, MI.
Susan, Sponsor and Donor Relations, Social Media
That's awesome, Abby! I'm so glad we could help!
Hi,
Is there any way you could help me to find people to financially sponsor some or even just 1 of my children but I still write? I am only able to work part time right, and so things are tight. I know you have already covered several months for me, I hate to ask more. I really can't stand the thought of giving up my children, so it would be so amazing if I could still write to them but have someone else pay.
Is there any way you could help me to find people to financially sponsor some or even just 1 of my children but I still write? I am only able to work part time right, and so things are tight. I know you have already covered several months for me, I hate to ask more. I really can't stand the thought of giving up my children, so it would be so amazing if I could still write to them but have someone else pay.
Sarah, Sponsor and Donor Relations, Social Media
Hi Marilyn! I am so sorry to hear that your finances are so tight right now. We certainly want you to stay connected to all of your children as well. Regrettably, I don't have the ability to search out new financial sponsors for your children and have you still be their correspondent. If you can find anyone in your life who would be willing to do that, we can certainly help you take care of that though. In the meantime, I do have the ability to cover your donations through April and reduce your sponsorship rate to $19 per child per month from May through October if that would help. This is a gift to you; there is no need for you to pay it back. You are a fantastic sponsor, and we are so blessed to partner with you. Let me know if that option works for you, ok?
Okay, that would be great! Thank you so much!!
Susan, Sponsor and Donor Relations, Social Media
Marilyn, I have that all taken care of for you! :)
Hi.
I'm also struggling financially and unfortunately am going to have to cancel my sponsorship.. I hate to do it but being fresh out of college I just took on too much at once. I hope to one day return to this wonderful program
I'm also struggling financially and unfortunately am going to have to cancel my sponsorship.. I hate to do it but being fresh out of college I just took on too much at once. I hope to one day return to this wonderful program
Sarah, Sponsor and Donor Relations, Social Media
Oh Beth, I totally understand that sort of situation and am sorry you have to make that decision. I can tell you love your sweet Elyin and just want what is best for her. I have put her back up for sponsorship this morning. When the timing is right for you, we would absolutely love to partner with you again :)!
This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled Temporary hold on our sponsorship.
Hello, my husband and I are looking to try and put a temporary hold on our sponsorship due to our finances being a little tight right now. We would like to keep it active and continue with it as soon as things get back on track. Please let me know the best option that we might have. Thank you
Kelly Williams
Hello, my husband and I are looking to try and put a temporary hold on our sponsorship due to our finances being a little tight right now. We would like to keep it active and continue with it as soon as things get back on track. Please let me know the best option that we might have. Thank you
Kelly Williams
Susan, Sponsor and Donor Relations, Social Media
Hi Kelly! It looks like you called earlier today and we were able to cover your support for a while. Please let me know if I may be of any further assistance. We are happy to help!
This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled I need to stop my sponsorship for a time..
I need to stop my sponsorship for a little while. I'm stepping out of a job and into another but for a short time I won't be able to afford the payments.
I need to stop my sponsorship for a little while. I'm stepping out of a job and into another but for a short time I won't be able to afford the payments.
Lindsay, like Teresa kindly mentioned, we're happy to help you maintain your support of your sweet child during this transition between jobs! Congratulations on your new job and I pray it goes smoothly and that you enjoy it! I definitely understand that switching jobs can cause a lag between your pay and can be straining financially. I have updated your account today so that your support for Deisiane is current through the end of June. Your next withdrawal will not happen until July 20th. Come July, if you're still not ready to begin making donations again, please just let us know and we're happy to work with you some more! You've been such a blessing to this little lady and faithful partner with us for almost 7 years. I pray we're able to help you continue your relationship with Deisiane! Blessings to you as you step into this new season!
I'm having to make car payments and I started my new job almost two weeks ago and I'm not sure when I will be paid.
Huntar, I definitely understand that it can take some time to adjust your budget and all of the bills you have, to a new job and new pay :). We're happy to help!
I have updated your account today so that your support for Pedro is current through the end of June. Your next donation will not withdrawal until July 20th. Thank you so much for choosing to invest in Pedro's life!
My prayer is that this will give you time to get back on your feet, comfortable and well settled in your new job, and caught up on car payments. Let us know in June if things are not as you'd hoped and we can work with you! :)
I have updated your account today so that your support for Pedro is current through the end of June. Your next donation will not withdrawal until July 20th. Thank you so much for choosing to invest in Pedro's life!
My prayer is that this will give you time to get back on your feet, comfortable and well settled in your new job, and caught up on car payments. Let us know in June if things are not as you'd hoped and we can work with you! :)
Hello my name is Vladislav Georgiev I live and work in Czech Republic and I am sponsoring a little girl from El Salvador for about a two and a half years now. I am having a problem making my payment right now but my sponsorship to this girl is very important for me and I would like to continue. So I was hoping that I can get some help from Compassion international for maybe making my payment for this month until I sort my problem out. Because I falling quite behind the payment schadule and I would not like to cause any trouble for the child. Thank you
Sarah, Sponsor and Donor Relations, Social Media
Hello Vladislav! I am so sorry to hear that you are having financial struggles for the time being. I will go ahead and cover her sponsorship through May for you. I hope you get it all sorted out soon! Yeimi is completely taken care of in the program, so I don't want you to worry about her at all right now :).
Thanks a lot once again Sarah.
I am going to have to cancel my sponsorship with Manuel. We will continue to pray for him and his country of Bangladesh. We just can no longer support him financially as we had hoped. Thank you.
Ashleigh, I'm so sorry you had to make this difficult decision. I know you guys have tried to hang on as long as you could and we appreciate your sacrifice. I wish we could have helped you more in your situation but it sounds like you need to just focus on your family and I pray you get back on your feet very soon! God bless you guys and thank you so much for the impact you've made on Manuel and the blessing you've been in he and his families life. I've made him available for another sponsor today and know you're always welcome to sponsor with us again soon. God bless!
This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled inconvenientes al pagar.
bendiciones, les escribo por que me he atrasado con el pago de mi niño por inconvenientes económicos y me gustaría tratar de ponerme al día o como hago para seguir pagando o si se puede realizar algún descuento o alguna opción que me facilite continuar ya que no quisiera dejar de hacerlo.
bendiciones, les escribo por que me he atrasado con el pago de mi niño por inconvenientes económicos y me gustaría tratar de ponerme al día o como hago para seguir pagando o si se puede realizar algún descuento o alguna opción que me facilite continuar ya que no quisiera dejar de hacerlo.
Hola Clara ! Lo siento mucho que usted está experimentando dificultades financieras . Estamos encantados de ayudarle para que pueda continuar con su apoyo de Juan . La compasión es feliz para cubrir su apoyo para la espalda de modo que usted no tiene que preocuparse de hacer esas donaciones . He traído a su apoyo a Juan corriente a través del final de mayo en la actualidad. Mi oración es que esto va a poner su mente en la facilidad a medida que volver a sus pies y le dará tiempo para ponerse al día en todo lo demás . No necesitaremos otra donación para Juan hasta junio . Oro para que esta ayuda y por favor , háganos saber si vienen de junio de su situación no ha cambiado .
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This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled financial trouble.
I owe money to this organization and feel terrible for not being able to pay. I am unable to pay for the next few months. I would love to keep sponsoring her but I need help if possible
I owe money to this organization and feel terrible for not being able to pay. I am unable to pay for the next few months. I would love to keep sponsoring her but I need help if possible
Kristian, I'm so sorry that you're going through a hard time :(. I pray that God gives you strength and peace as you trust in Him to be your provider and joy in this difficult season. I also pray your situation improves quickly!
We definitely understand circumstances change and we want to help you maintain your relationship with Fairy if your financial situation right now is short term. Would it help you if we completely covered your back support and also brought your child's support current through the end of July? Come August, we can re-evaluate your situation and see where you're at? Please let me know if this would help you out as you get back on your feet.
We definitely understand circumstances change and we want to help you maintain your relationship with Fairy if your financial situation right now is short term. Would it help you if we completely covered your back support and also brought your child's support current through the end of July? Come August, we can re-evaluate your situation and see where you're at? Please let me know if this would help you out as you get back on your feet.
Hello i am Mary i am a mother of three boys i have problem of paying the fees even what to eat is a problem i heard about you and i said let me write to you for sponsorship we are suffering thanks my email :adzoamary@ymail.com i am in Ghana.
This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled I need to postpone my account for the next 2 months am I able to do that with out....
I ́ve been sponsoring my child a little over a year now. I don ́t want to loose my sponsored child but right now I ́m having some financial issues and i wont be able to make the next two payments.
I ́ve been sponsoring my child a little over a year now. I don ́t want to loose my sponsored child but right now I ́m having some financial issues and i wont be able to make the next two payments.
Hi Teresa! I am so sorry to hear that you are going through some financial issues. I would be happy to help you. Compassion will cover your July and August donation. I have updated your account and moved your next automatic withdrawal to September 5, 2016. Please let us know if we can be of further assistance!
(I moved your question to this forum since they have related topics)
This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled Really Struggling Financially.
My parents are going through a lengthy divorce, and it is really hard for my mom and I to currently just keep the utilities running. Is there any way I can temporarily "suspend" my payments or do something for a time where my child isn't without sponsorship while my mom and I get back up on our feet? I honestly feel so bad doing this to my little girl. :(
My parents are going through a lengthy divorce, and it is really hard for my mom and I to currently just keep the utilities running. Is there any way I can temporarily "suspend" my payments or do something for a time where my child isn't without sponsorship while my mom and I get back up on our feet? I honestly feel so bad doing this to my little girl. :(
Susan, Sponsor and Donor Relations, Social Media
Kali, hearing your situation, my heart breaks for you and your mother right now. I just breathed a prayer that God would provide for you emotionally, physically, and spiritually during this difficult time. I just covered the next few months' support for you. Please let us know in September how you are doing as we do have additional options that may be able to help.
This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled Help with sponsorship/financial hardship.
I recently became unemployed and got in a car accident the same day I lost my job. Money is really tight right now to the point where I can't even pay my credit cards. Is there anything you guys can do to help me? I don't want to lose my child from lack of funds. I am currently in the process of finding a new job but nothing is concrete yet. My child's ID is: RW2820050
I recently became unemployed and got in a car accident the same day I lost my job. Money is really tight right now to the point where I can't even pay my credit cards. Is there anything you guys can do to help me? I don't want to lose my child from lack of funds. I am currently in the process of finding a new job but nothing is concrete yet. My child's ID is: RW2820050
Susan, Sponsor and Donor Relations, Social Media
Ashley, I am so sorry to hear that happened to you! That sounds like a really tough day. :( Praying that God is sustaining you emotionally as well as financially during this difficult time. I covered the next three months' support for you. Let us know how you are doing in October as we may have other options to help.
Thank you so much. You have no idea how much this helps me. God bless
Susan, over these past few months I have been in and out of the hospital with my own health emergencies. This has made it difficult to keep a steady job. You said you have other options that may help, could you please tell me more about what those are? Thank you so much
Sarah, Sponsor and Donor Relations, Social Media
Hi Ashley! I am so sorry that you have still been dealing with the effects of your car accident :(. Compassion is able to cover another three months of support for you, which would take you through the end of the year. If you need assistance in January, we can then reduce your sponsorship rate to $19 a month through June as well. If that would help you, please let me know :).
Yes Sarah that would help me out so much. I really do love sponsoring my boy and it wouldn't be fair to him if I could no longer help him. Thank you again
Susan, Sponsor and Donor Relations, Social Media
Ashley, I have covered the next few months for you. Starting in January, you will be at the $19 rate until July. I sincerely hope you are able to get back to full health and healing soon.
This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled I am really behind on my sponsership due to financial issues.
Financial Crisis due to me buying a new car a few months back. With the payements to my car and Orthodontic care amoung other bills I have fallen behind on my sponsership. I do not want to give up my child but I cannot afford it right now. What can I do? This has been very hard for me. I have grown attached to my child though I have been his sponser less than a year now.
Financial Crisis due to me buying a new car a few months back. With the payements to my car and Orthodontic care amoung other bills I have fallen behind on my sponsership. I do not want to give up my child but I cannot afford it right now. What can I do? This has been very hard for me. I have grown attached to my child though I have been his sponser less than a year now.
Sarah, Sponsor and Donor Relations, Social Media
Hi Audrey! I am so sorry for the financial stress you are experiencing currently :(. I know what that can feel like, and I am here to help you out as much as I can! I'd be willing to cover your donations through September completely for you and even reduce your rate to $19 a month from October through March if that would help you continue Jose's sponsorship. This is a gift; there is no need for you to pay it back at any time. If my offer would assist you, please let me know and I would be happy to take care of it for you today! We certainly don't want the bond between you and Jose to be severed either! He looks like such a joyful child :)! How could he not be with so many encouraging letters coming from his amazing sponsor?
Hi Sarah. I can use the help this month as I had to buy a car, the other one is wearing out, so if you can cut mine only in half for July. I hope I won't need help like this anymore since I've needed help in the past.
Sarah, Sponsor and Donor Relations, Social Media
Hi William! I completely understand that scenario and will absolutely take care of half your donations for July :). Please let me know if I can assist you further!
Thank you Sarah.
Sarah, Thank you so much!!! That would mean sooo much to me!!! May God bless ypu and everything you do!
Hi Audrey! So glad this will help! I'm taking care of this now and updating your account :). God bless you!
Thank you so much Emily! I love what all of you at Compassion do for this world. God bless you as well.
Susan, Sponsor and Donor Relations, Social Media
I am so sorry to hear that you are struggling. :( It sounds like you are still in school. I know that it can be tough to just support yourself when you are in college let alone a sponsored child. Please know that we are here to help with whatever you need to do right now. We do have some options that may be able to help if you think that you just need some time to get through the woods. For example, we could cover your support for three months and then lower your support amount for six months. Please let me know if this would help. If not, let me know and I'll make Seraphine available for another sponsor.