Funds given through Circles of Support are used to cover expenses involved in running the Lighthouse and supporting the children, including costs that are similar to any family’s budget: school supplies, food, housing, utilities, transportation, toiletries, clothing, propane, drinking water, health care, celebrations, repairs, and emergencies, as well some costs unique to a children’s home in Haiti, such as security guards, and the salaries of household staff and caregivers.

This is a rough breakdown of how your $25 donation is spent each month:

School tuition, an additional cost, is covered with funds raised from the Haitian Hustle 5K.

We encourage you to send letters of encouragement, verses, artwork, and cards often to the child you support. However, because of the amount of partners needed for each child, the child will not be able to write letters back.

Most sponsorship programs provide a day activity or meet one specific need of that child, such as their education, while the child has their basic needs met by parents or family at home. The costs to provide that one service are significantly less. The children at the Lighthouse have lost all support from their families and the cost is significantly higher to meet their every need.

Of course. To support two children, give $50 a month, or join all of their Circles of Support for $175 a month.