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“God gives me hope”: How Love, Faith, and Letters Changed Lery’s Life

Lery Garcia, a former sponsored child of FH Philippines, shares how the sponsorship program shaped her life. Through regular exchanges of letters and small gifts from her sponsor, Lery developed strong English writing skills and a love for arts and crafts. These experiences boosted her confidence and helped her excel academically. Inspired by the teachers in the FH community, Lery pursued a career in education, eventually becoming a curriculum designer. She now strives for financial stability to support her family and dreams of giving back to her community.

“Sponsorship was my big, grand entry point to a better future.”  — Lery, former sponsored child Lery still treasures the love, letters, photos, and homemade bracelet she received from her sponsors as a child growing up in the Philippines.    She says those heartfelt exchanges “boosted my confidence and helped me do well at school.   “Most […]

Gift Policy:
You may send small, flat paper-based items that can fit into a standard #10 size envelope, have a value of less than $5 dollars and weigh less than 4 ounces. We ask that you send small, flat items of this size because shipping is expensive and even small gift items can cause issues clearing customs.

You can send postcards or photographs, however, we ask that you visit here for more details about culturally appropriate guidelines for photos and other images. Please write the child’s ID # on the back of each item that you enclose with your letter to ensure that it reaches him/her.
 
Best gifts to send your sponsored child:
  • Paper dolls
  • Postcards
  • Pictures of yourself or family
  • Sports cards, individual cards (baseball, soccer, football)
  • Stickers (flat, paper-based, only a few at a time)
  • Paper-based simple bookmarks, stationery, drawing, or writing paper (single sheets)
  • Coloring pages (single sheets, not books)

Please do NOT send:
  • Monetary gifts
  • Liquids, candy, or food
  • Batteries or magnets

Please note, all items should be compliant with airline transport and safety regulations. Gifts that don’t meet the gift policy will be donated to a local Christian non-profit organization in Phoenix, Arizona, that works with low-income families. We will not be able to return them.