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Ten for Tenderfeet: Partnership in Hope
 

Would you like to sponsor the Tenderfeet school?

For a monthly donation of only $10, you can join a wonderful group of sponsors throughout the world that are ensuring the school is educating and feeding the needy children of Nairobi.

It's easy to get started, just email dmitchell@lahash.net to receive a welcome packet.

You can also sign up for a secure automatic monthly donation by visiting this page and choosing "Ten for Tenderfeet".

If you are unable to commit to sponsorship, one time donations are also a big help. You can make them securely online here.

Below are some questions and answers about the program.

 
1. What is "Ten for Tenderfeet"?
Ten for Tenderfeet is a sponsorship program allowing sponsors to partner with the Tenderfeet Children's Center as it provides meals and education to the vulnerable children of Nairobi.

Sponsors partner with the school by sending $10 per month (or more if they wish) to help support the operations of the school.

Currently, we are about halfway to our goal of 50 sponsors. Please consider becoming a donor and experience the joy of changing lives.

 
2. How do I sign up?
Just email dmitchell@lahash.net and you will be sent a welcome packet with instructions to get you started. Periodically, you will be updated on news from the school, receive pictures and learn some of the personal stories of children in the school.

As a Ten for Tenderfeet sponsor, you will be an important part of the Tenderfeet team and therefore you will be kept up on school happenings.

 
3. What is the monthly budget of the school?
Click for a larger version Right now, the minimum to keep the school going is around $500 per month.

You can find more details about the breakdown can be found here.

 
4. Why have a sponsorship program for Tenderfeet if the expenses are already being covered?
At the present time, it's a struggle to keep the school going. From month to month, there is a scramble to make sure enough funds are available. This approach will be very difficult to sustain long-term.

The fact is Tenderfeet just needs more help right now.

 
5. What can my $10 a month do?
Click for a larger version A lot! For instance, two students can be fed their school meals for a whole month because of your $10 donation.

The real power of your donation is that it is will be combined with other donations to keep the school going strong. Our goal is to cover the monthly budget of the school with the Ten for Tenderfeet program.

Currently, we still have quite a way to go to reach this goal. It's a great time to join the team!

 
6. Can I give more than $10 per month?
Absolutely. You may want to give a little extra from time to time, or designate an additional amount for a specific reason.

For example, during the Christmas season, you may want to send another $10 for the kids to have a nice treat for the holiday.

 
7. How does the money get to the school?
The money is wired directly to a bank where Mama Margaret picks it up. She keeps detailed records of all expenses and we will gladly make these records available upon request.
 
8. How much goes to the school itself?
100% of money received goes directly to the school for personal contributions. For corporate donations, 5% is used for overhead, such as printing, web hosting, and office costs.

 
Last Updated: March 23, 2008
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