Each week, MGRC is forced to turn away girls who are in desperate need due to limited resources. There are no safety nets for Maasai girls, they find their way to MGRC because they have no other place to go.
The direct costs for taking care of one girl is about $130 per month or $1,560 a year. The cost breakdown is shown on our budget page, and does not include any overhead or fundraising expenses.
We currently have several rescued girls seeking sponsors and invite you to work with us to make a difference in a girl's life. As a sponsor, you'll receive photos of the student throughout the year with corresponding information on her progress in school and training, and most of all, exchange letters with her.
To become a Sponsor requires a commitment. Sponsors are asked to provide, as a minimum, for the basic living, clothing and schooling costs of the child up until the age of 18.
Communication between the sponsors and the children is highly encouraged. A letter (email) from the child to their sponsor will be part of the child's education process. Pictures and a progress report on school grades and any special circumstances of the child or that the Center deems important for the sponsor to know will be included. MGRC will monitor all correspondence to assure both child safety and compliance to MGRC rules.The Center will take in girls without sponsors if there are significant risks to their welfare or safety. MGRC provides each girl:
1. A safe haven - a place to stay, food, clothes, medical attention/care, school supplies, and education;
2. Mentoring in assertiveness, life skills, and study habits;
3. Family counseling to get parents on board with their girls' education;
4. A study hall that includes tutoring and study resources;
5. After school classes for girls who are behind in their education due to the lack of schooling prior to being rescued;
6. Business and technical training so girls can become self-sustaining, even if they don't excel in academics.
MGRC sponsor program was established so Donors can become Sponsors of one or more children at the Center.
100% of all donations goes directly to the care of a rescued girl.
Joyce and I are the proud sponsors of multiple girls. Rick is truly making a difference in these girls lives that would otherwise suffer or die. When considering all the costs of responsibly raising a girl with an education, Rick has done an outstanding job with very little resources. I have known Rick for years and trust that 100 percent of the money I donate will be put towards raising these girls.
Hi Rick,
Bob and I want to sponsor the twins. We will pay monthly for them. Was going to do this next week, but want to get it going. Can you tell us their names? Would love to know about them and their mom.
I had a meeting with the Threads Of Hope leaders. We are happy to make some beautiful dresses, but will discuss later.
Blessings, Nancy
Hello,
Thank you for all that you do.
I am signing on to donate $30 a month and would like that to go towards a girls sponsorship.
Thank you!
Jamie Jones
We first learned of MGRC from my friend, Joyce. We were really moved by the story of Rick’s efforts. We started by sponsoring a girl last year, and are now going to sponsor an additional girl this year. Rick, we are in awe of all you have done and all of the girls lives you are changing for the better!
5 Replies to “Sponsor a girl”
bhammond
Joyce and I are the proud sponsors of multiple girls. Rick is truly making a difference in these girls lives that would otherwise suffer or die. When considering all the costs of responsibly raising a girl with an education, Rick has done an outstanding job with very little resources. I have known Rick for years and trust that 100 percent of the money I donate will be put towards raising these girls.
Nancy McLees
Hi Rick,
Bob and I want to sponsor the twins. We will pay monthly for them. Was going to do this next week, but want to get it going. Can you tell us their names? Would love to know about them and their mom.
I had a meeting with the Threads Of Hope leaders. We are happy to make some beautiful dresses, but will discuss later.
Blessings, Nancy
Jamie Jones
Hello,
Thank you for all that you do.
I am signing on to donate $30 a month and would like that to go towards a girls sponsorship.
Thank you!
Jamie Jones
Angie & Rob Dutkiewicz
We first learned of MGRC from my friend, Joyce. We were really moved by the story of Rick’s efforts. We started by sponsoring a girl last year, and are now going to sponsor an additional girl this year. Rick, we are in awe of all you have done and all of the girls lives you are changing for the better!
bhammond
Thanks you for your support! Without sponsors like you we could not develop these highly at risk girls and provide them a bright future.