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Our Program
Children at the local Catholic school at our mission site in Guatemala are sponsored annually through generous donors. Through sponsorships, they are provided medical attention, schoolbooks, uniforms, education, and food for them and their family. Anyone can make a difference. Sign up today and change a life forever.
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Sponsorship is not just about giving money. Financial assistance is necessary but not a sufficient means to encounter Christ whom we meet in the poor.
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Project San Pedro hopes to nurture a relationship between the sponsors here in South Carolina and other areas of the world and the sponsored child. In order to do this, we ask sponsors to write to their sponsored child when they can. This allows the child living thousands of miles away to know that there is someone who cares about him or her. In turn, our Project San Pedro collaborators ensure that sponsored children keep in regular contact by letter with their sponsor. Letters are coordinated through our Catholic Charities office in Charleston.
Read Joely's Testimony about her sponsorship experience:
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"One of the greatest joys has been seeing the impact of a Catholic education. It is inspiring to see how a simple "yes" to sponsoring a child can help open doors that might otherwise have remained closed."
- Joely, Project San Pedro Sponsor
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of becoming a sponsor?
A sponsor is asked to make a $350 per year contribution or $29 per month to support each child’s education, housing, medical needs, and any emergencies that may arise. This amount can be divided into monthly, quarterly, bi-annual, or annual payments.
Does the sponsored child or their family receive the money directly?
We allocate the donations to Project San Pedro, which is under the discretion of The Sisters of Bethany. They ensure that each sponsored child continues in school and receives whatever supportive services may be required to live a dignified life worthy of a child of God.
Is my contribution tax-deductible?
Yes. You will make your check or credit card payment to Project San Pedro, Catholic Charities of South Carolina, considered a 501 (c)(3) organization. We place the money in a restricted account and regularly send it to the Sisters of Bethany account in Guatemala.
How often will I need to pay?
You may pay monthly, quarterly, bi-annually, or annually.
Can I communicate with my sponsored child?
Yes! You may send letters to Project San Pedro, Catholic Charities, 901 Orange Grove Road Charleston, SC 29407.
May I visit my sponsored child?
We request you do not visit on your own, as the visit needs to be arranged by the coordinator of Project San Pedro. However, if you would like to travel to Guatemala as a participant in one of our missions, please give us a call. You may also request a mission participant to meet with your child, deliver notes or small gifts, or take a recent picture of your child for you to have. Please check the website for trip dates.
Can I send a package/gift/present to my child?
Since the post office in Guatemala fluctuates between open and closed, please forward any small packages to our main office in Charleston. We will then transport them during our bi-annual medical missions.
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