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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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This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled Hi , my husband and I got help last month.
Susan, I am in the same boat with many of these people on here. I am a senior in college and I have been supporting Sara for a couple years now throughout my college career. I have lived with my parents for three years and had a full time job so I have had the money to support Sara. However, I am getting married in a couple weeks, moving into my first apartment, and will be student teaching in the fall and will not have a job until sometime after December. My husband and I will be completely on our own financially in a couple weeks and I will have no income until (hopefully) the first of next year. I have been dreading having to cancel my membership and it has broken my heart, but then I have been reading in some situations where things can be done to where we will not have to cancel our sponsorship. Is this possible for me?
Shannon Massey, Employee
Hi Teagan! First of all congratulations to you and your soon to be husband! I will be praying for a beautiful strong marriage for you both!
Secondly, we would be more than happy to help you! We are happy to cover the next three months for you and then for the following three months we can reduce your sponsorship fee to just $19 a month. This means that we would cover July, August and September, and then you would be on a $19 rate for October, November and December. Please let us know if you feel like this would be helpful! :)
Secondly, we would be more than happy to help you! We are happy to cover the next three months for you and then for the following three months we can reduce your sponsorship fee to just $19 a month. This means that we would cover July, August and September, and then you would be on a $19 rate for October, November and December. Please let us know if you feel like this would be helpful! :)
Shannon, that would be SUCH a blessing!!!!
Teagan, I am so glad we could help! I have taken care of this for you.
This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled I need help covering my sponsorship for four months I have ran into a unforeseen ....
I need help covering my sponsorship for four months I have ran into a unforeseen events and I have to pay this bill when I am able to start paying my sponsor ship again then I will
I need help covering my sponsorship for four months I have ran into a unforeseen events and I have to pay this bill when I am able to start paying my sponsor ship again then I will
Sarah, Official Rep
Stephen, I am able to cover the missed months of April through June for your sponsored children. Regrettably, I am not able to cover more than that for you at this time. I can reduce your sponsorship rate to $19 per child for the month of July as well to help you ease back into the sponsorship rate. If that would help you out, please do let me know and I will take care of it for you right away!
I have to come up with 1,750.77 cents and it is stressing me out and I feel bad that I have to ask for help from y'all again once I am done paying this bill up you should not have to help me ever again I hope and pray
Sarah, Official Rep
I took care of this for you today, Stephen. So sorry for that unexpected bill you have to pay :(. I'll be praying for you!
Thank you can you please lower the rate to 19 dollars I feel bad asking because you have done so much to help me so far
Shannon Massey, Employee
Good morning Stephen! I see Sarah already took care of this for you. We are happy to help! Good luck and I hope all gets worked out! :)
This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled Can't afford my sponsorship for the next few months...
My husband and I are full time college students...And we just found out that I am pregnant. With saving up for next semester, fixing his car, and now medical fees...I don't know how I can continue covering my sponsorship. Ive heard that sometimes compassion will lower the payments in certain situations. Is that true?
My husband and I are full time college students...And we just found out that I am pregnant. With saving up for next semester, fixing his car, and now medical fees...I don't know how I can continue covering my sponsorship. Ive heard that sometimes compassion will lower the payments in certain situations. Is that true?
Hi Just a girl looking for more! Wow! It sounds like you got a lot of changes going on in your life! Change can be beautiful, but it can also be stressful, and sometimes it is both at the same time. I will be praying that as you go through pregnancy you will be blessed with little daily joys reminding you that God is with you amidst it all.
We are able to lower the support amount to $19. Regrettably, this would be a short term reduced rate because Compassion would cover the difference during that time period. The most that we could do would be nine months. Do you think this would help? Or we could also cover the support over the summer so you can save up through the end of August and then go to the $19 rate September through March.
We are able to lower the support amount to $19. Regrettably, this would be a short term reduced rate because Compassion would cover the difference during that time period. The most that we could do would be nine months. Do you think this would help? Or we could also cover the support over the summer so you can save up through the end of August and then go to the $19 rate September through March.
This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled sponsorshio.
Michael, I am sorry to hear that you are needing to be off work due to surgery and sincerely hope that you are on the road to recovery and full healing soon! We would be happy to cover your support through the end of August for you if it would help you to keep the relationship that you have started with your sponsored child. We could also lower your support amount to $19 for a few months after that to help you get back on your feet. Please let me know if this would help you in your situation. Also, regrettably, I was unable to locate your account by your name and email address, please post your child's ID number or your sponsor number here so that we can further assist you.
Hello! I will be going to college in the fall and will no longer be able to sponsor my child. I'm very disappointed that I have to end my sponsorship because I love my little girl, but I have to. My sponsor number is 06444372. Can you help me with this? Thank you!!
Sarah, Official Rep
Ashlyn, I completely understand having to make that hard decision as it was one I faced myself when I was in college! I'm so sorry you cannot continue to sponsor Veisy, but know that you have been an incredible blessing in her life over the last two years. I can tell you have a deep love for this precious little girl, and the Lord will continue to use your letters to encourage her for many years to come. I will go ahead and place her back up for sponsorship for you today. If you are able to sponsor again in the future, we would be honored to partner with you again at that time!
Yes, I'm hoping to sponsor again once I'm out of college! Thank you so much for your help and kind words!!
This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled Suspend Sponsorship.
Well, I feel like a heel, but we need to catch up on some bills and would like to know if I could suspend our sponsorship for a few months and then do the $19 plan for a few months.
Child ID's are:
BF095200073
BO043600219
Well, I feel like a heel, but we need to catch up on some bills and would like to know if I could suspend our sponsorship for a few months and then do the $19 plan for a few months.
Child ID's are:
BF095200073
BO043600219
Sarah, Official Rep
Mike, please do not feel bad about your need to catch up on bills and take a break from sending the sponsorship donations! We are happy to help cover your donations while you get back on your feet financially! I am taking care of your sponsorship donations for these two children for the months of June through August and reducing your sponsorship rate to $19 a month per child for September through February :).
Thank you! God Bless!
This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled We will soon be losing more than half our income and our health insurance, but I ....
Our income will soon be cut to less than half and we will no longer have health insurance; the last thing I want to do is cancel my sponsorship; but I may very well have to, and soon. Is there any way to transfer my sponsor child to someone else so I know she won't miss out? Or can I still donate to her when we have available funds again even if I am not sponsoring her? Are there any other suggestions or help you could offer? Thanks
Our income will soon be cut to less than half and we will no longer have health insurance; the last thing I want to do is cancel my sponsorship; but I may very well have to, and soon. Is there any way to transfer my sponsor child to someone else so I know she won't miss out? Or can I still donate to her when we have available funds again even if I am not sponsoring her? Are there any other suggestions or help you could offer? Thanks
Sarah, Official Rep
Brittney and Jeremy, I am so sorry to hear that your family is going through a significant cutback in employment and benefits! I totally understand your heartbreak over the decision you need to make regarding your sponsorship for Manishimwe. Yes, you can absolutely have the sponsorship transferred over to someone else you know who wants to help! We would need to hear from both of you to confirm that it is ok to move her to a new sponsor account. If the person would be willing to leave you as the correspondent sponsor, which means you'd be the one continuing to write and receive letters from Manishimwe, we can also set it up that way. Your friend would financially support the child while you'd be able to continue to have the relationship. Just a few options we have that could work for you :).
This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled I'm not sure i can afford to keep my sponsored children..
I have a special place in my heart for these Compassion kids, and i have always wanted to do all i could to help them. But i now have three sponsored children, and i'm not sure if i can keep them all. I'm only 21, and while i had my finances in order before, my student loans are kicking in because i've taken time off of school. Is there any way that you can help me keep them? Or will i have to let one of them go?
I have a special place in my heart for these Compassion kids, and i have always wanted to do all i could to help them. But i now have three sponsored children, and i'm not sure if i can keep them all. I'm only 21, and while i had my finances in order before, my student loans are kicking in because i've taken time off of school. Is there any way that you can help me keep them? Or will i have to let one of them go?
Sarah, Official Rep
Anastasia, I am so sorry that you are struggling with student loans and your Compassion donations. I completely understand how it feels to be in that position! Compassion could assist you by covering the months of July through September and reducing your sponsorship rate to $19 a month per child from October through March if that would help you out while you get your finances in order. If that would help, do let me know! Otherwise, we can talk about different options, which would probably mean you might need to let one child go.
This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled I'm having difficulty with payments right now what can I do?.
Hi! I'm having difficulty paying my payments currently with a financial hardship I'm going through. Is there some help I can get? I don't want to cancel my membership but what else can I do?
Hi! I'm having difficulty paying my payments currently with a financial hardship I'm going through. Is there some help I can get? I don't want to cancel my membership but what else can I do?
Sarah, Official Rep
Hi Samantha! I am so sorry that you are struggling with making donations while you are going through a rough financial period. I have taken care of your donations through August today. Hopefully, that will help you get back on your feet! If you need further assistance after August, please let us know :).
Good evening. I recently lost my job. I hold my sponsored child very close to my heart, and would be really sad to let him go. I tried asking a friend to take over my child temporarily, but it will not be possible. Please advice me on what steps to take. I await your response.
Sarah, Official Rep
Marilu, it breaks my heart to hear that you recently lost your job! Please know that I will personally be praying for you during this time that the Lord continues to provide for your daily needs. Compassion would be able to cover your donations completely through October and also reduce your sponsorship rate to $19 a month from November through April if that would help you out while you search for another position and get back on your feet. If that would help, please let me know and I will take care of it for you today!
Sarah, I would greatly appreciate that. Thank you very much, and I will keep you updated.
Hi, Sarah. I have not been able to find a job. I think the wisest thing to do would be to cancel my sponsorship. Maybe I will be able to sponsor again soon, but I'm not sure how long it will be until then. Thank you very much for all of your help, and I pray a sponsor can be found soon. Blessings.
Hi all,
You all generously covered my payments on all of my kids for June and July while I paid off an exceptionally high ER bill. I noticed today that I have an outstanding balance on just one of my sponsorships: Eva Santi in Ecuador (EC026101311). It is stating that I owe $76. The others went through and do not show an outstanding balance. Can you please correct this for me? Thanks.
You all generously covered my payments on all of my kids for June and July while I paid off an exceptionally high ER bill. I noticed today that I have an outstanding balance on just one of my sponsorships: Eva Santi in Ecuador (EC026101311). It is stating that I owe $76. The others went through and do not show an outstanding balance. Can you please correct this for me? Thanks.
Sarah, Official Rep
Hi Emily! I am so sorry that we missed Eva when we covered June and July for you. I've taken care of this for you today :).
Hi Compassion,
I'm struggling a lot right now, and can't afford my payments. Would it still be possible to put a three month pause on my account so I can catch up? My number is 02329557.
I'm struggling a lot right now, and can't afford my payments. Would it still be possible to put a three month pause on my account so I can catch up? My number is 02329557.
Sarah, Official Rep
Hi Elizabeth! I am so sorry that you are struggling financially. I took care of covering your account for the months of July through September :).
This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled Struggling with payments.
I have come up on some unexpected bills, is there anyway I could lower my payment for the next 6 months? It would be a huge help!
I have come up on some unexpected bills, is there anyway I could lower my payment for the next 6 months? It would be a huge help!
Christina, Employee
Hi Abi! I'm so sorry to hear that you are going through some financial hardships :(. We are incredibly grateful for the life-changing impact your love and support are making in Eric's life, so we are happy to help you keep your relationship with your boy :). Please rest assured that we have covered your support for Eric for the month of July. We have also reduced your monthly sponsorship rate to $19 a month for the months of August through December, and your $38 sponsorship rate will resume in January of 2018. Please let us know if you have any additional questions :). Have a blessed day!
Thank you so much, Christina!!
I really love Compassion and sponsoring Eric. This is greatly appreciated.
I really love Compassion and sponsoring Eric. This is greatly appreciated.
This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled I'm having a rough time financially and I'm wondering if I can postpone my monthl....
I'm going through a little bit of a struggle right now since I recently just started a new job. I won't be able to make my payment this month, is there a way I can pay for it next month?
I'm going through a little bit of a struggle right now since I recently just started a new job. I won't be able to make my payment this month, is there a way I can pay for it next month?
Sarah, Official Rep
Hi Kimberly! I am so sorry that you're struggling financially right now, but I hope you are enjoying the new job! I took your donations off of the automatic withdrawal so that it wouldn't pull out for you this month. When you are ready to set up the donations again and cover July, you can update your payment method through your online account by clicking on the "Payment Options" box on the left side of the screen.
This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled Skip a month.
Hi, I would like to skip this month due to financial situation.
Hi, I would like to skip this month due to financial situation.
Sarah, Official Rep
Torie, I am so sorry you are going through a financial problem this month and I hope it gets better soon. I have covered this month's donation for you today :).
This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled Sponsorship Assistance.
Our family is expecting a new baby soon and my husband is also still in college for ministry. Is there any way we can receive assistance for our sponsorship? With a new baby and college- money is rather tight...we really don't want to cancel as our children have enjoyed learning about our sponsor child. Thank you!
Our family is expecting a new baby soon and my husband is also still in college for ministry. Is there any way we can receive assistance for our sponsorship? With a new baby and college- money is rather tight...we really don't want to cancel as our children have enjoyed learning about our sponsor child. Thank you!
Sarah, Official Rep
Hi Sarah! Exciting news to hear you are expecting a new baby, but I completely understand how that can make money tight. Can you provide me with your sponsor number so that I can find your account and see what assistance we can give you?
07399786
Shannon Massey, Employee
Good afternoon Sarah,
Thank you so much for providing us your sponsor number so that we were able to locate your account.
We would be happy to cover the next three months of sponsorship for you and then reduce your sponsorship to $19 per month for the following three months if you feel this would be helpful. This means we could cover July-September and then you would be on a reduced rate from October-December. Please let us know if you feel this would be helpful to allow you to continue your sponsorship with Kidan. We look forward to hearing back from you! :)
Thank you so much for providing us your sponsor number so that we were able to locate your account.
We would be happy to cover the next three months of sponsorship for you and then reduce your sponsorship to $19 per month for the following three months if you feel this would be helpful. This means we could cover July-September and then you would be on a reduced rate from October-December. Please let us know if you feel this would be helpful to allow you to continue your sponsorship with Kidan. We look forward to hearing back from you! :)
That would be amazing!! Do we need to do anything to get that process started or is it automatic?
Shannon Massey, Employee
Hi Sarah! I am so thankful this will help! I have taken care of doing this for you. No need to do anything further! You will see your next contribution of $19 come out in October! Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you! Good luck to you and your husband with your new little one and finishing school! :)
Hello!
Due to a tight budget I find myself in need of assistance with my sponsorship. I don't want to stop my support but I feel like I'm running out of options. Prayers also appreciated!
Due to a tight budget I find myself in need of assistance with my sponsorship. I don't want to stop my support but I feel like I'm running out of options. Prayers also appreciated!
Sarah, Official Rep
Ththaralson, I am so sorry that finances have been tight lately! If it helps, Compassion would be willing to cover your support for the months of August through October and reduce your sponsorship rate to $19 for November through April. Your rate would return to $38 in May 2018. If that does help, please let me know and I will take care of doing that right away!
That would be amazing, thank you so much!
Sarah, Official Rep
I took care of doing this for you this morning, Tntharalson :).
This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled Need Some Help.
I'm in a bit of a financial bind again, and I'm not sure what to do.
I've been a sponsor with you guys since 2012 and I'd like to keep going, I certainly don't want to let one rough patch terminate what I have between you guys and my child.
I know once before we worked out a payment plan that was a bit easier for me to meet for a few months, but I'm not sure if that was just a one time deal or not.
I've told you this before, but my family and I are working together to make the new family business work, but since it's new it still hasn't taken off to a comfortable level.
While we are now able to hold our heads a bit above water, we're still a bit strapped financially.
What can I work out with you guys?
I know you said you wouldn't take away my opportunity to be a sponsor, but it's been a huge stress to me that I have been struggling to meet every payment.
I look forward to your reply.
Regards,
Lauren
I'm in a bit of a financial bind again, and I'm not sure what to do.
I've been a sponsor with you guys since 2012 and I'd like to keep going, I certainly don't want to let one rough patch terminate what I have between you guys and my child.
I know once before we worked out a payment plan that was a bit easier for me to meet for a few months, but I'm not sure if that was just a one time deal or not.
I've told you this before, but my family and I are working together to make the new family business work, but since it's new it still hasn't taken off to a comfortable level.
While we are now able to hold our heads a bit above water, we're still a bit strapped financially.
What can I work out with you guys?
I know you said you wouldn't take away my opportunity to be a sponsor, but it's been a huge stress to me that I have been struggling to meet every payment.
I look forward to your reply.
Regards,
Lauren
Christina, Employee
Lauren, I am deeply sorry to hear that you and your family have been facing so many hardships :’(. My heart goes out to you in this very difficult and stressful situation. Regrettably, we are only able to help for so many months before we cannot help anymore. However, because we are extremely grateful for sponsors like you who have sacrificed so much to invest in your precious child’s life, Compassion would be happy to help you catch up. Therefore, I have covered your support for the months of May and June, so you can start fresh in this month of July. Sadly, we have reached a place where we are unable to be of further help moving forward. I’m so sorry,and I sincerely hope and pray that your financial situation improves. I pray that God will bless your family business with favor and provision. We cannot thank you enough for your amazing heart for this ministry and for your sweet Ivan. God bless you!
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This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled I need help sponsoring my child for a few months.
I will not be able to sponsor my child for the next few months due to some unexpected major expenses. I definitely want to continue to sponsor my child once I get back on my feet again, but that won't be for about 3 months. What can I do about this?
I will not be able to sponsor my child for the next few months due to some unexpected major expenses. I definitely want to continue to sponsor my child once I get back on my feet again, but that won't be for about 3 months. What can I do about this?
Sarah, Official Rep
Amy. I'm so sorry that you are having to work through some major expenses right now. I've covered your sponsorship for the months of July through September. If you still need assistance come October, please contact us again and we will see what we can do for you. Praying for you!
Thank you so much, Sarah! And I greatly appreciate the prayers!
Unfortunately my circumstances haven't improved enough to re-enroll in courses this fall and loans that were in grace period are entering repayment in August translating to additional financial burden. I very much appreciate the gift of no payments for the past several months but I still find myself unable to fully support both of my sponsored children. I still would hate to cancel their sponsorships, is there any way to have a reduced cost for sponsorship for the next few months? I hate asking for assistance but I want to continue their sponsorship in the hope that my situation will improve. I am adjusting my budget and looking into a second job to supplement my income. It is hard to foresee when things will turn around but I am hopeful by the end of the year to have everything where it needs to be. Here is my information, any help would be greatly appreciated!
Sponsor id: 07315736Sarah, Official Rep
Ashley, I can absolutely reduce your sponsorship rate to $19 a month per child for August through January! I've taken care of doing so for you today, and will be praying that your financial situation gets better very soon!
Thank you so much Sarah, it is greatly appreciated! Would it also be possible to cancel the additional sponsorship $14/month for Partners of Compassion and HIV/AIDS Fund? I will be able to handle the reduced sponsorship rate for Janeth and Elias but the additional funds I can't handle for the time being.
Christina, Employee
Ashley, it's not problem at all :). We have taken care of this for you, so you only have your two kiddos now. I sincerely pray that your financial situation improves. God bless you!
Is there a way I can temporarily suspended my sponsorship? I don't want to cancel it, but I've hit a rough spot financially and I'm not sure how long it's going to take to get back on my feet.
Sarah, Official Rep
Randee, I am so sorry that you are struggling financially at the moment! Yes, I am going to cover your support for July through September. If you need more assistance after September, please contact us and we will see what else we can do to help you!
Due to some unexpected bills I will not be able to sponsor my child anymore.. Is there anyway you can help me cancel it? my sponsor number is BF080000243
Shannon Massey, Employee
Good morning Sarah,
I am so sorry to hear that you are going through a tough time financially! If you feel it would be helpful, we would be happy to cover the next three months of sponsorship to allow you to continue your relationship with Ghislaine. This means we would cover July through September and your next contribution would not be due until October. Please let us know if you think this would allow you to continue, otherwise I will be happy to fulfill your request to cancel.
I am so sorry to hear that you are going through a tough time financially! If you feel it would be helpful, we would be happy to cover the next three months of sponsorship to allow you to continue your relationship with Ghislaine. This means we would cover July through September and your next contribution would not be due until October. Please let us know if you think this would allow you to continue, otherwise I will be happy to fulfill your request to cancel.
Shannon,
I unfortunately wont be able to continue the contribution in October either. Please go ahead and cancel the sponsorship. Once I'm back on my feet I plan to sponsor another child. thank you!
Sarah, Official Rep
Sarah, I am so sorry :(. I will place Ghislaine back up for sponsorship today for you.
This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled Aloha.
Aloha,
Would it be possible to suspend our payments for the next 2 months or so? We're kinda struggling a bit, but we don't want to stop our sponsorship. We should okay in the coming months. Please let me know. Mahalos
Aloha,
Would it be possible to suspend our payments for the next 2 months or so? We're kinda struggling a bit, but we don't want to stop our sponsorship. We should okay in the coming months. Please let me know. Mahalos
Christina, Employee
Hi Isaac! I'm so sorry you are going through some financial hardships right now :(. We greatly appreciate the different you are making in the life of your sweet boy, Peter, in Kenya, so Compassion is happy to help you. I have taken care of your support for the months of August through October :). Please let us know if you have any additional questions or concerns. Have a blessed day!
Susan
Emily Smith
Susan, thanks very much! I appreciate that greatly. All is well thank goodness but these things always seem to happen on the weekends when the ER is the only place available to go. *sigh*
Hmmm, I'm not sure why Eva went through today. I thought I had all of them scheduled to auto-pay on the 10th and I didn't show anything owed for May. Could you please look into that for me? If her donation for May has not been paid then we can just let it go through.
Susan
Emily Smith