Since I've written many a letter to a sponsored child over the past eight years, I thought I would just share a few tips on letter writing and a few ideas and suggestions of what to write YOUR sponsored child! And, if you don't sponsor a child through Compassion International - NOW is the time.
We created a handy letter-writing plan to help you understand how to time your letters to the child you sponsor!
Straight from the mouths of Compassion-assisted students in Rwanda, here's what children really want to hear in the letters from their sponsors.
From toddler to young adult, no matter the age of the child you sponsor, we’ve got ideas for every age group to make your letter-writing just a little easier!
Exciting changes to our letter delivery process means receiving letters faster! But what does it mean for what you can send to the child you sponsor?
You just wrote your first letter to the child you sponsor. When should you send your next letter and how often can you write to that special kiddo?
Last month, since I sent my Compassion kids handwritten notes and a few extras , I decided to do online letters for each of them this month. I had just been to Yosemite again, so I knew I wanted to share with them a photo from my most recent trip. Here is what I wrote to each of the kids:
What is the process of getting Compassion letters to and from sponsors and how long does it take? We asked the folks with the all the answers!
I’m continuing my series of copy-able letters to sponsored children. To read more about this series, click here. Want to pin this template to Pinterest? just use the “pin-it” butt…
You may never have the chance to visit your sponsored child, but you can learn from those who have visited how to write great letters!
Is your imagination brimming with creativity when you send a letter to the child you sponsor? Share your letter writing ideas with other sponsors like you!
Welcome to the new Compassion Letter Club! A place for you to be inspired and share your love of writing to the child or young adult you're sponsoring.
******EDIT: Please note that this post pre-dates Compassion’s New Writing Guidelines that go into effect on April 11, 2016. You can read about the new guidelines here.************ As you know…
Compassion International letter writing templates
I’m continuing my series of copy-able letters to sponsored children. To read more about this series, click here. This time, instead of sharing the letter, I thought it might be fun to create…
I’m continuing my series of copy-able letters to sponsored children. To read more about this series, click here. To view other templates, click the “Sponsor Letter Templates” link under…
How can sample letters help you glean ideas on what to write to your sponsored child? What if you could copy letters from others?
Have you ever thought of the child you sponsor as a pen pal? It's a great way to teach children about the world — while encouraging a child in poverty!
Each month, Jenith encourages 52 children in need. Here are her secrets to writing better letters, becoming a correspondent, or getting one if needed.
When Winner's father died, the sentences of hope in the letters from his sponsor Mary brought unimaginable comfort to him and his family.
This is a simple letter and has a very encouraging scripture in it. Remember people like simple and colorful. Just download it (8x11) and cut it in half. To download your file you need to go to your email. Then go to view your files on Etsy button. Scroll down to the download button. This is a download, no physical item will be sent to you.
Today on the Compassion blog, you can read my latest post which highlights the new Compassion letter writing guidelines . But today on my blog, I am sharing what's in the mail to my own sponsored children this month.
How keeping a calendar helps me to write the child I sponsor, plus a monthly guide to writing to the child you support in 2022.
Each month, Jenith encourages 52 children in need. Here are her secrets to writing better letters, becoming a correspondent, or getting one if needed.
With no money, a drunken, violent father and a community plagued with malnutrition, one little girl found comfort in the words of her sponsors.
Christmas letter ideas: You don't have to face your writer's block alone! We've got you covered with these easy ideas for writing a great letter!
Does the child you sponsor know you pray for him or her? If you don't know how to start, here is a handy template to use for your next Compassion Letter!
Good writing prompts – Why are good writing prompts sometimes necessary for letter writing? How can you use these good writing prompts?
I’m continuing my series of copy-able letters to sponsored children. To read more about this series, click here. Today, I am so very thankful that Sharon shared my letter writing templates over on…
How keeping a calendar helps me to write the child I sponsor, plus a monthly guide to writing to the child you support in 2022.
Where can you find great letter-writing ideas to inspire you to write to the child or teen you sponsor with Compassion International?
Since I've written many a letter to a sponsored child over the past eight years, I thought I would just share a few tips on letter writing and a few ideas and suggestions of what to write YOUR sponsored child! And, if you don't sponsor a child through Compassion International - NOW is the time.
If you've never written a letter to the child you sponsor, don't be embarrassed. You're not alone. Here's advice from other sponsors on how to get started!
Blogging is taking a back seat in my life right now. So many things going on in real life...school started, volunteering a lot of Compassion events, a big sewing project, and a big baking project! Phew! But I don't want to miss out on sharing with you what I wrote to my sponsored children this mont
Here are a few of the top letter complaints sponsors experience — and a new perspective for you as you write to the child you sponsor!
For the Second Friday Letter-Writing Club this month, we share 7 curious questions (and some Compassion-assisted children's answers!) to use in your letter.
For the next year I challenge you to write a letter to yourself each week. Writing letters to yourself is a great way to connect with yourself. And get a better idea of what you are really feeling …
Need some inspiration for writing letters to the child you sponsor? Look no farther than your calendar! Here are ideas based on holidays and seasons.
From toddler to young adult, no matter the age of the child you sponsor, we’ve got ideas for every age group to make your letter-writing just a little easier!
I’m continuing my series of copy-able letters to sponsored children. To read more about this series, click here. To view other templates, click the “Sponsor Letter Templates” link under…
From toddler to young adult, no matter the age of the child you sponsor, we’ve got ideas for every age group to make your letter-writing just a little easier!
Writing prompt ideas – What are some great questions to ask your sponsored child? How do writing prompt ideas help you with writing letters to our sponsored children?
Need some inspiration for writing letters to the child you sponsor? Look no farther than your calendar! Here are ideas based on holidays and seasons.
Note: This post was updated on Dec. 31, 2021. Welcome back to the Nook! Every time I open the mailbox these days all I find are bills, junk mail, and random packages I forgot I ordered on Amazon. I…
It's the second Friday of the month...the official day to write to your sponsored kids! Have you written yet this month? If not, we are ab...
With Thanksgiving quickly approaching here in the US, I decided to use the theme of giving thanks in my monthly letters to our sponsored c...
Each month, Jenith encourages 52 children in need. Here are her secrets to writing better letters, becoming a correspondent, or getting one if needed.
