Let’s be honest, getting a Compassion letter is such a joy that we all – children in the program included – want our letters to arrive quickly! But what goes into the process of getting letters to and from sponsors and how long does it take? We asked the folks who have the answers!

Working in the Compassion USA Contact Center, I get the opportunity to help answer the questions of Compassion sponsors over the phone, via email, or online about the children they sponsor. And often there are questions about the letters sponsors receive from them. Building a relationship through letter writing is one of the most important […]

[…] by sponsor countries, and send them to the main Compassion office. “When the children have a new sponsor and they have to write their first letter, an email letter or a thank-you letter, they write them with me. I take the children who receive letters out of the class quietly because if I read […]

Your letters have the power to influence the child or children you have chosen to invest in. They really do make a difference. Use your words this month to inspire them and get their mental gears shifting into learning mode.

[…] read is for the protection of your sponsored child and for you as the sponsor. The staff looks for any instance of accidental over-communication, such as: personal email addresses phone numbers Facebook and other social media accounts inappropriate language Letters are also checked to make sure there are no inappropriate photos or any content […]

[…] like. You might even find out you share a common interest. Ask Questions No, your questions might not always be answered (Do you answer EVERY question you get in an email?), but they will show the child or teen you sponsor that you truly want to know him or her. Share Your Pictures The children LOVE pictures. Be […]

Members of the Virtual Child Sponsorship Letter Writing Night group in OurCompassion have committed to write letters to their children on the second Friday of each month. The group provides letter-writing ideas and/or craft projects to use as a theme when writing.

[…] ago, we launched Compassion’s Second Friday Letter Writing Club. We wanted to create a place for sponsors to share letter-writing ideas and stories about the impact of letters on the children we serve. We’ve been amazed at the response. More than 180 of you joined our collaborative Pinterest board, collectively pinning nearly 1,000 ideas […]

[…] a confirmation when your child receives your letter. However, you can expect that they should receive your letter two to three months after you send it. How do I email my child? While you aren’t necessarily able to email your child, you may write a letter to them online using our online letter-writing tool. To write […]

The timeline for when you should write the child you sponsor about upcoming holidays and different topics can be confusing. That’s why we decided we’d start the year off with a handy letter-writing plan to help you understand how to time your letters.

If your love language is gifts, this is a hard one for you because you want to be able to send material items along with your letters to show the child you sponsor that you love them. Today, I am going to share with you five things you can mail with your next letter.

[…] below with your favorite idea. And don’t forget to pin them to our Second Friday Letter Writing Club board on Pinterest. If you’re not already a member, be sure to follow us on Pinterest and then send and email to [email protected] to join! Letter Delivery Process Letter Delivery Process Letter Delivery Process Letter Delivery Process

[…] Center. While it didn’t surprise me, I hoped I wouldn’t hear this while I was at the center. The truth is, I’m not really one for writing letters. I’m not sure that I should be admitting that, given that I work for Compassion, but there it is. At 31, I’m part of a generation […]

[…] manner like World Vision does and set up feeding programs, schools, etc. When you commit to sponsor a child, the child commits to write at least three letters a year to you. The same is expected of you. We work only in countries with stable governments, where we can take a long-term approach to child […]

A couple of our blogging friends have put together some great topics and sample letters to help all sponsors feel more comfortable in writing to the children they are investing in.

[…] she sponsored, Erica, had asked to be her friend on Facebook and wanted to know if she could correspond with her child through Facebook instead of writing letters. After all, it would be so much more convenient for her. Sigh. These conversations are always difficult for me. I would have loved to have told […]

[…] where sponsors share their own letter-writing ideas. Not a member of the Compassion Letter Club? Join in the community by following us on Pinterest and sending an email to [email protected] to let us know you what to pin your great letter-writing ideas too! 5 Reasons to Write Your Child – No Matter What 5 […]

[…] on Pinterest for new ideas and inspirations. Be sure to join the club and contribute your own letter-writing inspiration! Follow us on Pinterest and then send an email to [email protected] to be added. WRITE A LETTER › The Castro Family story by Isi Salazar, Compassion Guatemala Field Communications Specialist Comfort Found in the Words […]

The following is an email sent to many Compassion employees on Sunday by Menchit Wong, our child advocacy director. It contains new prayer requests and an update on previous prayer requests for our Philippines brothers and sisters, in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan.

It’s the second anniversary of our Second Friday Letter Writing Club! And we want to celebrate by sharing our favorite Pinterest ideas from the last two years. Wonderfully fun and beautiful ideas to include in your letters to your sponsored child!

[…] child. I filled out the information and gave it back to the church. I’m not able to access my account online at compassion.com because it says my email address is not in the records, and no money has been deducted yet. What do I do now? Just curious – Hannah It takes two to […]

[…] expressed her goal and dream of one day studying and furthering her career through university training. In my mind I imagined the possibility of one day receiving an email or letter saying, “Padrino, I did it. With God’s help I am now learning in the university.” Since I didn’t fully understand the possibility of communication beyond sponsorship, […]

[…] Letter Writing Club on Pinterest to see and share more words of encouragement for a #compassionletter. Be sure to follow us on Pinterest and then send an email to [email protected] to be added as a contributor. Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones Sticks and Stones May […]

[…] First, we want to make sure you know how to claim your prizes and giveaways. Claiming Prizes and Giveaways To claim your prizes and giveaways: Send an email to [email protected] before Oct. 14, 2012 at 11:59 p.m. MT. Make sure your email includes: your full name (as used on your tax return), mailing address, […]

[…] quite right, but she certainly illustrates the point I want to share with you today. The children we sponsor want to hear from us! They need our letters, our photos and yes, even our e-mail. One-on-one sponsorship is set up to give each of us the opportunity to shepherd and encourage the children of […]

[…] center in their community outside the capital city of Santo Domingo. Shortly after enrollment, Juan David was sponsored. His new sponsors, the Hopper family in Australia, wrote letters of encouragement often and continued to do so for 13 years. Thanks to the support of his sponsors, Juan not only graduated high school, but he […]

[…] recognizable nickname (like “Ricky” for Ricardo). No big shock there. In my case, I’ve seen a small difference in how my sponsored child’s name appears in recent email updates from Compassion. She actually has two first names, like many people in Spanish-speaking countries. I was always unsure of what to call her in my […]

[…] ideas every month. If you’d like to be added and be able to share your great ideas or ideas that you find, make sure you follow us and then send an email to [email protected]. How to Encourage a Mother in Poverty How to Encourage a Mother in Poverty How to Encourage a Mother in Poverty

[…] live with my parents and my brother. I have been working with Compassion for 12 years now. Because I worked as a translator for children and sponsor letters before becoming an employee, when I became an employee, I started working with correspondence. However, my previous manager, who is now the country director, encouraged me […]

[…] your ideas on our Second Friday Writing Club board on Pinterest. Not a member of the Second Friday Writing Club? Follow us on Pinterest and send an email [email protected] to request to join the board so you can share all your letter writing ideas with other sponsors. Awesome Apps YouVersion Bible Awesome Apps Google […]

[…] I darted to my car, raced to my dorm, and took two stairs at a time in order to e-mail her all the necessary information. Resume. Check. Letters of reference. Check. Shortly thereafter, I received an e-mail from her informing me that they were piloting an internship program this summer and that it would […]

[…] depended on it. Since my aunt whom I was staying with was illiterate, she also encouraged me to work hard so that I could read and write letters for her. I grew up inspired that since so much was being invested in me, much would be required from me too. I realized how lucky I […]

[…] of 2021, although it was posted in 2019: Ghana Traditions: Culture, Customs and Society Thanks for Reading the Compassion USA Blog! If you’re subscribed to the blog emails, you will notice a difference in how you receive them in January. At Compassion we are making some changes to ensure you get only the most […]

[…] can use YOUR voice for children in poverty.   SHARE YOUR COMPASSION AT WORK ›  If you’re interested specifically in volunteering for workplace giving opportunities, like Tiffany, email us at [email protected].   This article was co-written by Rick Schluep and Keri Assante of Compassion USA’s Supporter Mobilization team. 4 Easy Ways to Share Your […]

[…] labor through prevention and intervention. Along with the local Compassion staff and volunteers, we have the opportunity to invest in these children and their future with the letters we write to them. Encourage them to dream, share Bible verses with them to remind them of God’s love and purpose for them. This month for […]