Samuel’s Fund is a sponsorship program named after the Old Testament prophet who heard God’s call as a child and became a great leader, used by God in mighty ways. With the support of sponsors, Samuel’s Fund helps orphans and at-risk children, age four through high school, in the Dominican Republic and El Salvador develop spiritually, mentally and socially, allowing them to one day become Christian leaders in their communities.
For only $40 a month, a Samuel’s Fund sponsor can bring hope and specific help to a child who desperately needs it. All gifts are tax-deductible. Every sponsorship dollar goes directly to meet the needs of our sponsored children and nothing is deducted for administrative costs.
What Children Receive
Your monthly $40 sponsorship significantly helps a child with:
- Physical needs such as food, clothing and medicine
- Educational needs such as school uniforms, books and supplies, special tutorial assistance and opportunities for enrichment
- Spiritual guidance through a local Christian church or agency committed to the nurture and development of children in their community
- Discipleship from STCH Ministries staff working specifically with sponsored children.
- The opportunity to attend camps and Christian programs
What Sponsors Receive
In return, each Samuel’s Fund sponsor will receive:
- Soon after you complete the online sponsorship form, you will receive an email with a digital photo of your child and some information about your child’s life. You will also receive an annual report on their physical, spiritual and educational progress and a handmade Christmas card from them.
- You are invited to write letters to your child to build a relationship with him or her. You can easily send letters and photos to your child by clicking on the link at the top of this page that says “WRITE YOUR CHILD.” Your letter will be sent to the in-country staff member who works with your child, and they will translate it, give it to your child, and help your child write a letter back to you.
- The opportunity to visit your sponsored child in the Dominican Republic or El Salvador (by participating in a STCH Ministries International Ministries mission trip!)
How to Give
Every sponsorship dollar given goes directly to meet the needs of sponsored children. Extra funds given over and above the child’s needs that are not specifically designated for your child will be used to meet the needs of all sponsored children. Ministry partners administer all Samuel’s Fund contributions and lovingly follow each child’s progress.
Sponsorship gifts can be made monthly, quarterly or annually. To make your tax-deductible contributions online with a credit card, click the button above and complete the online sponsorship form. Be sure to designate that your gift is for sponsoring a Samuel’s Fund child and type in the name of the child you want to sponsor, along with their country, in the appropriate box.
If preferred, contribution checks may be sent to:
STCH Ministries International
P.O. Box 1210
Beeville, Texas 78104-1210
