by Alicia Stever | Feb 5, 2020 | Other
When you decide to sponsor a child, you will receive a welcome packet in the mail with different information about your child. One of the many things mentioned includes a favorite food. Some of their favorite foods might sound familiar, but what about meals like Ugali...
by Alicia Stever | Jan 16, 2020 | Other
When you decide to sponsor a child, you are not only making a difference in that child’s life but you are also making a difference in the child’s community. We believe that the most effective way to help the children is to also help their community in a holistic...
by Alicia Stever | Dec 18, 2019 | Other
The holidays are here! Right now, there are people finishing their Christmas shopping, making plans with their families, attending an ugly sweater Christmas party, and children deciding what cookies to leave out for Santa this year. This is a special time of year for...
by Alicia Stever | Dec 2, 2019 | Other
The week after Thanksgiving can be difficult. After time spent with friends and family, eating delicious food and starting Christmas celebrations such as decorating the Christmas tree or beginning to shop, starting back to work on a Monday can be hard. Our energy may...
by Alicia Stever | Nov 18, 2019 | Other
As we approach the holiday season, I am reminded of how much I love Thanksgiving. This beautiful holiday is a great reminder for us to look back and see the blessings that God has given us and to be thankful for them. It is also a reminder to give. The Lord has...
by Alicia Stever | Nov 1, 2019 | Other
I began working with BrightPoint for Children in December 2017 and since then, I have become enamored with the work this company and our partners are doing. I say this to let you know, as the reader, that the person behind the computer screen writing this is a real...
by BrightPoint For Children | Oct 1, 2019 | Other
Next for our partner highlight series, we will travel to Central America where one organization is doing amazing work in Honduras. Many people may know that Honduras is the second poorest country in Central America. That is why for the past 30 years, HOI (previously...
by Alicia Stever | Aug 30, 2019 | Other
One of the many blessings we get working with our partners is the opportunity to hear the impact the sponsorship program is having on the students. It may seem difficult to see the impact from where you are, but we want you to know that the money you are giving to...
by BrightPoint For Children | Aug 15, 2019 | Other
Writing a Letter to Your Sponsored Child: When will they receive my letter? Now that you have written your letter, you have already put it in the mail or sent it online via email or by logging into your account. One of the most common questions we get asked is, “When...
by BrightPoint For Children | Aug 1, 2019 | Other
Letter writing is not only one of the most popular reasons people love to sponsor, but it is also one of the most important aspects of the sponsor-child relationship. Just like in any relationship, communication matters. The child you sponsor longs to have a...