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The Child Sponsorship Program

Thank you for your support in building a city of PROMISE by investing in the life of a child through the Child Sponsorship Program. Your sponsorship will make it possible for a child to participate in UrbanPromise’s year-round programming made up of five free AfterSchool Programs and six free Summer Camps. Your support will provide a child with hope and equip them with the skills necessary for academic achievement, life management, moral development, and Christian leadership. It will allow us to reach this child not only through our programs, but also  through meaningful relationships outside of our programs.

Youth crime statistics reveal that the peak hours for violent juvenile crime and victimization are between 3:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Since 1988 UrbanPromise has grown to reach over 500 children per year through the AfterSchool Programs and Summer Camps in an attempt to ensure that no child in our program is a part of this alarming statistic. Thank you for your support in helping UrbanPromise CHANGE THE ODDS for the children and youth of Camden, one child at a time.

As a sponsor you will:

  • Be assigned to a specific site, see the difference you are making in a child’s life at your site
  • Connect with life-changing programs through our interactive Child Sponsor website
  • Learn about the kids, StreetLeaders, interns, and site directors at your site
  • Receive personal blogs and updates from interns and site directors at your site
  • Learn about the circumstances and lives of the kids from your site
  • View photos and videos of your sites AfterSchool Programs and Summer Camps
  • Send personal notes and encouragement to the staff and kids at your site
  • Receive special invites from your site to events and ministry opportunities
  • Hear from the children at your site through personal cards and updates
  • Get the chance to interact and support the AfterSchool Programs and Summer Camps through various opportunities

AfterSchool Programs and Summer Camps Provide:

  • A  safe, loving environment
  • Transportation for children to and from programs
  • Nutritious snacks
  • Bible study
  • Sports leagues
  • Homework help and Tutoring
  • Fun overnight retreats
  • Spring break trips
  • Thanksgiving family dinners
  • Martin Luther King Jr. speech contest
  • Math Dare competition
  • March Madness basketball tournaments
  • Christmas presents and holiday outreach