Writing to your Child Rescue Centre student

As the sponsor of a Child Rescue Centre student, you are invited to exchange letters with your student.  Writing to your student lets them know that someone cares about them and wants them to succeed.  The kids love to get letters, and they especially love to get photos of you and your family!

How do I write to my CRC student?

• Download letter template here, or you can use any letter size paper. 
• Label letter with YOUR FIRST & LAST NAME and YOUR STUDENT’S FIRST & LAST NAME.  We have many students with similar names and we want to make sure your student gets your letter!
• Be sure to include a photo of you and your family.
• You can send a greeting card or bookmark, but please don't send gifts.
• Print neatly or type your letter in a font that is easy to read.  Please don’t write in cursive, it is difficult for students to read, especially the very young.

​What should I write about?

• Write about your family,  church,  job, pets, and hobbies.  You CRC student will be interested to learn all about you!
• Include a Bible verse or inspirational quote.
• Remember, you are writing to someone whose first language is not English and whose lifestyle is far simpler than yours.   Keep your letter simple and short.  

Here's an example of a great letter!

How do I send my letter to Helping Children Worldwide?

• Scan your letter and email to support@helpingchildrenworldwide.org.
• Mail your letter to Helping Children Worldwide, 14101 Parke Long CT, STE T, Chantilly, VA 20151

When will my letter be delivered to the Child Rescue Centre?
Sponsor letters are delivered to the Child Rescue Centre with mission teams as they travel to Sierra Leone, generally 4-6 times per year.  Please mail or email your letter to HCW and we will be sure it is delivered with the next mission team.  The In-Country Sponsor A Child team will give your letter to your sponsored student on a home or school visit, or at a letter-writing event.  Here are the 2019 mission dates for your reference:

2019 MISSION TEAM SCHEDULE

• May 18 - June 1, 2019 -  Send your letter to HCW by May 10, 2019
• July 13, 2019 - July 27, 2019 - Send your letter to HCW by July 5, 2019
• October 19, 2019 - November 2, 2019 - Send your letter to HCW by October 11, 2019

Download the latest letter template and letter writing guidelines:

Letter Template for Sponsors
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Letter Writing Guidelines
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