Student Sponsorship

A great way to get to know Sonlight students individually and make a difference in a Haitian child’s life is through Sonlight’s Student Sponsorship Program. It is designed to meet our students’ physical and spiritual needs and covers educational costs and some medical care. Our sponsors are encouraged to write their students often, send Christmas gifts, and even visit them here in Port-de-Paix! You will receive regular letters from your sponsored child, photos, and a copy of your child’s grade card at the end of the school year.

Most popular questions

How much does sponsorship cost?

Sonlight’s sponsorship program is a $60 per month for 12 months per year.

What if a child doesn't have a sponsor or if a sponsor misses a monthly support payment?

Sonlight combines the support money received from all sponsors and uses this money evenly among all the children. This way, all students benefit and can be helped.

How do I write to my sponsored student?

The kids love to get letters and photos from their sponsors. You can write as often as you like and send your mail to the address below:

Letters:

Sonlight/Sponsored student’s name
3170 Airmans Drive 2126SM
Fort Pierce, FL 34946

Packages:

Ken Horn/Sponsored student’s name
110 Seville Pl SW
Port Charlotte, FL 33952

May we visit our sponsored student?

Yes! We encourage this life-changing experience. It is possible to join groups organized through Sonlight to visit your student. Contact Carmen Niehaus (carmen@sonlightministries.org) for details.

How long should sponsorship last?

Children enter Sonlight at the age of 4 or 5. Some sponsors support a student all through his/her school years. Others support a student for one or two years. Either approach is valuable and helpful.

Can I choose the age or gender of the student I sponsor?

Yes! Many people ask to sponsor a boy or girl of the same age as their own child or grandchild. Simply tell us your preference and we will do our best to match it with a student in need of a sponsor.

How do I send birthday or Christmas packages to my sponsored student?

All gifts mailed for students will be given at the student’s class Christmas
party. We are unable to deliver gifts to students at other times. To ensure
your student’s gift arrives in time, our deadline is the end of August.

Please mail gifts to:
Ken Horn/Sponsored student’s name
110 Seville Pl SW
Port Charlotte, FL 33952

Each sponsor will receive a letter in May or June with further instructions and clothing sizes for your sponsored student.

Click here for gift ideas!

How do we begin sponsoring a student?

Fill out the Giving Form by selecting the Sponsorship fund. You can then email Carmen at carmen@sonlightministries.org, and she will assign a student to you.

Students Needing Sponsors

I'm Ready to Be a Sponsor!

If you would like to sponsor a specific student, please include their name on the giving form. Select $60/month and choose the Sponsorship fund. If you need assistance choosing which student to sponsor, email carmen@sonlightministries.org. Thank you for making a difference in a student’s life!