Samuel’s Fund International Child Sponsorship Program

Since 1952 South Texas Children’s Home Ministries (STCHM) has been providing for the mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of children in the South Texas area who have been neglected or abused. Every moment of every day in the Dominican Republic, and throughout the world, neglected children live and die without the hope of a better life. STCHM is now reaching beyond our borders to provide needed resources to Dominican children through the Samuel’s Fund Project, a sponsorship program that matches sponsors with children the sponsors select from a group of available children.

For only $30 a month, you can bring hope and specific help to a child who desperately needs it. With the resources a sponsor provides, orphans and at-risk children can develop into independent young adults who can impact their culture for Christ.

Every sponsorship dollar given goes directly to meet the needs of the sponsored child.

Your monthly sponsorship will benefit the child you select in the following ways:

  • Education - Help provide the uniforms, books and supplies required for public school attendance.

  • Physical needs such as food, clothing and medicine.

  • The opportunity to attend camps and Christian programs.

  • Spiritual guidance through a local Christian church or agency committed to the nurture and development of children in their community.



Dominican school teacher and faithful Christian Rebeca Dinzey administers Samuel’s Fund contributions and lovingly follows each child’s progress.
Sponsorship gifts can be made monthly, quarterly or annually. Contributions toward administrative costs which make the Samuel’s Fund Project possible are also greatly appreciated. To make your tax deductible contributions online with a credit card through our website, click here. Be sure to designate whether your gift is for sponsoring a Samuel’s Fund child or for helping with Samuel’s Fund administration.

    If preferred, contributions checks may be sent to:

    South Texas Children’s Home
    P. O. Box 1210
    Beeville, TX, 78104-1210




    Frequently Asked Questions
    about sponsoring a child through the Samuel’s Fund Project:

    How do I select a child?

To select a child, click on the photo at the right. The names, photos and information on available children will appear. You may select a child from this group and contact Jill Roberson (361-375-2101, ext. 241) to begin your sponsorship. Or, you may contact Jill and let her know your preference of the age and gender of the child you wish to sponsor. STCHM will work to match you with a child that meets your desired specifications, when possible.

How long am I committed to sponsor a child?

We hope that you will continue to sponsor the child for the entire time he or she is in the Samuel’s Fund Project, which is usually until the child reaches the age of 18. If you are unable to continue, South Texas Children’s Home Ministries will immediately seek a new sponsor for your child.

In the event that a sponsored child’s situation changes and the child becomes ineligible for Samuel’s Fund sponsorship, you will be notified and given the opportunity to support another child in need.


What do I receive as a sponsor?

  • Information Within two to three weeks you will receive an information packet with a photo and basic information about your child’s life. You will also receive a yearly report on your sponsored child’s progress in their education, their activities, and their spiritual and physical growth.

  • Communication You are invited to write to your child and build a supportive relationship with him or her. All letters should be sent to our home office where they will be forwarded to our Dominican staff to be translated and delivered with the original to your child. Responses from your child will be translated and forwarded with the original to you as well.

  • Opportunity to Visit Visiting your child can be a lasting memory and a rich blessing for you and your child. Contact Joanna Berry by e-mail and she will be happy to assist you in making those arrangements and to help you prepare.



    To find out more, please call Jill Roberson at 361-375-2101, ext. 241 or e-mail her at .


 

South Texas Children’s Home Ministries is a tax exempt, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.
P.O. Box 759, Beeville, TX 78104 • 361-375-2101
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