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school sponsorship program

More than half the children in the developing world are severely Since we began sponsoring deprived of one or more basic necessities, including adequate shelter, several children through proper nutrition, safe water and quality health care. Millions have NPH USA, I have been blessed never been to school. You can help us change this reality for a child in “ to witness a remarkable growth need. in our own students. Originally intended to merely plant the seeds of global awareness and School SPonsorship Program social justice within their hearts The School Sponsorship Program connects U.S. students with an NPH and minds, our participation in supported child, living in one of our residential care homes or the this program has proven surrounding community. inspirational in watching those seeds grow and be nurtured Whether you choose to sponsor a student as a classroom, club or whole through a genuine concern for school, you will help provide food, clothing, health care, education and others less fortunate. This a safe and loving home for one or many children in our care. Through transformation has opened not letters and the opportunity to visit, students can form a lasting only their eyes (and hearts), friendship and provide critical support to a child in need. but those of the entire school community, to a more compre- hensive vision of our collective About NPH USA responsibility to care for and Founded in 1965, NPH USA transforms the lives of vulnerable children support those most in need. in and the by supporting the homes, health services and educational programs of Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos ~ Michael Brennan, former Principal “ (NPH, Spanish for “Our Little Brothers and Sisters”). Together, we help Most Holy Trinity School children overcome poverty and become leaders in their own Phoenix, AZ communities.

NPH is fully supporting nearly 3,100 boys and girls in , the , , , , , , and . An additional 3,200 community children receive scholarships, meals, health care and other support. More than 114,000 services were provided through community outreach programs in 2018.

Turn the page to learn more. School visitor at NPH Guatemala Why Partner with NPH USA? Sponsoring a child provides students with an opportunity to directly connect with a child in need. This experience helps foster community Transform a child’s life service, global awareness, leadership, creativity, compassion for others, and helps unite students in a common cause. for just $50 a month and make a lasting impact • LEARN the importance of philanthropy through teamwork on your students. • ENRICH (or begin) your study of another language, culture and/or country • DEVELOP a relationship with a child from a different socioeconomic background through letters and visits what your sponsorship provides: • DISCOVER firsthand how friendship and generosity can make a Your contributions will be pooled lasting difference in a child’s life and yours with those of other caring sponsors to help provide all of the children we support with: What You WILL RECEIVE • A picture and biography of your sponsored child • A safe home and individual • Your sponsored child’s annual school progress report attention • Personal letters from your sponsored child in their language, • Nutritious food accompanied by English translations • Shoes and clothing • Tools to help incorporate the unique benefits of child sponsorship • Healthcare into your curriculum • An education • Values and skills to achieve a productive future

Tools for Educators ® $600 per year is the minimum amount to Our free materials help students explore many sponsor a child. For a class of 30 students subjects, including: nph Home locations that equals $20 per student per school year. MexicoP Haiti Opened: 1954 Opened: 1987 Children/youth fully supported: 719 Children/youth fully supported: 981 Total services provided: 1,677 Total services provided: 99,155* Features: The main home in Miacatlán Features: The main home is on 15 acres has a clinic, chapel, farms, and primary 5,000 feet above sea level in Kenscoff. and secondary schools. There are It has a primary school (grades K-8) and homes and a vocational high school in farm. There is a pediatric hospital, plus Cuernavaca, and a home in Matamoros. rehabilitation centers, homes and schools in Tabarre. Guatemala Opened: 1996 Dominican Republic Children/youth fully supported: 210 • Opened: 2003 Total services provided: 2,208 Children/youth fully supported: 211 Features: 25 acres of land, farm, • Total services provided: 1,279 school (grades K-9), vocational •• Features: 50 acres of land, school • CULTURE AND GEOGRAPHY: Fact sheets and workshops and clinic (grades K-11) and gardens. Can • • • accommodate up to 500 children. P • El Salvador Honduras Opened: 1999 Opened: 1985 Children/youth fully supported: 142 Children/youth fully supported: 462 Total services provided: 583 Total services provided: 12,031 Features: School (grades K-9), vocational workshops, Features: School (grades K-9), clinic, farm and a waste water treatment plant vocational workshops, farm, special videos teach about the countries we serve, homes for disabled children and elderly NicaraguaP adults, and a surgery center Opened: 1994 • Children/youth fully supported: 155 Bolivia Total services provided: 445 • Opened: 2005 Put some fun in your fundraising Features: School (grades K-11), vocational workshops Children/youth fully supported: 110 farms and greenhouse Total services provided: 177 Features: School (grades 1-6), garden Peru and clinic including traditions and the daily lives of the Opened: 2004 Children/youth fully supported: 100 P National Director was raised at an NPH home. Total services provided: 101 Totals are as of December 31, 2018. Features: 37 acres of land, solar water heaters, water Total services provided includes children and youth treatment system, playground, clinic, and therapy center fully supported, and youths and adults who receive Our Fundraisers support such as scholarships, in-kind donations and medical/social services. ® *Includes St. Damien Pediatric Hospital. children you help support. NPH USA National Headquarters 134 North LaSalle Street, Suite 500 • Chicago, IL 60602-1036 • 888.201.8880 • nphusa.org Guide can help you • ECONOMICS: Charts help students keep track raise money for of the money collected to support the sponsored child. your child • LANGUAGE SKILLS: Students write to their sponsored child and sponsorship. receive letters in return in Spanish or French with English translations. Contact us for a • READING: Newsletters and reports can be used for class discussion copy or go to and to improve reading skills. nphusa.org/funguide Fundraisers Guide Organizing and Hosting an Event to • SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY: Visiting nphusa.org and nph.org with Support the Children of NPH your class offers students the opportunity to develop computer NPH USA is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit skills and learn how to follow instructions. corporation, Federal Tax ID# 65-1229309. • TEAMWORK: Have students work together to fundraise for their Donations are tax deductible to the extent provided by law. All donated funds are diligently child sponsorship. appropriated and an audited financial statement Visit nphusa.org/school is available upon request. Contact us For more information, or to become a School Sponsor, please contact the national NPH USA office or the regional office nearest you.

NPH USA • 134 North LaSalle Street, Suite 500 • Chicago, IL 60602-1036 Toll-free 866.690.1703 • [email protected]

Regional Offices ® Northwest: 425.646.3935 Midwest: 312.386.7499 Southwest: 480.967.9449 Mid-Atlantic/Northeast: 617.206.4940 Upper Midwest: 651.482.1703 Southeast: 888.201.8880 nphusa.org