The Chernobyl Children's Project relies upon the generous support of
corporations and individuals just like you. Perhaps you are aware of a friend or
neighbor who has participated in the CCP's efforts. In fact, we hope someone you
know -- either an employee, colleague, or friend -- referred this Web site to
you because their family hosted a child. If that is the case, then they can tell
you more eloquently than written words what the experience meant to them.
Whatever the connection, whether you are a corporate officer, small-business
proprietor, part of a philanthropic organization, or a concerned individual, we
ask your help in order to keep bringing the children out.
Until recently, our main task was to find host families for the dozens of
children who arrive late each June. Our enterprising Belarusian fund partners
took care of all transportation costs by finding sponsors in their country;
either trade unions, factory groups, or individuals, who paid for the Aeroflot
tickets. In the late 1990s, however, new legislation has imposed severe taxes on
charitable contributions, which effectively ended this financial resource. In
response, CCP now relies upon its community to participate in a direct
sponsorship program.
For each $1,500 contribution, your family or organization can sponsor its own
child for the following summer. During the child's homestay in Marin or Sonoma,
we will arrange for the child to visit the sponsoring organization at the
sponsor's convenience (perhaps for a company outing or other event), along with
an interpreter. CCP will include your company's logo in our Web site, provide a
link to your web site and do what we can to promote your organization to our
families, colleagues and the greater community. We will
acknowledge your participation in our newsletter, and make it a part of our
regular public relations program to various media in our communities. Your
organization will be invited to select CCP events while the children are here. And of course, we would be delighted to
consider anyone in your organization who lives in Marin or Sonoma counties as
possible host parents to the child.
The financial investment is relatively small. However, in the experience of
anyone who's ever participated in hosting one of these children, the human
return on that investment is immeasurable. Please consider a sponsorship and/or
becoming a host family for the coming summer. We would be happy to meet with you
personally to discuss your participation in more detail and answer any
questions. Please contact the Web site's administrator or any board member.
We are now accepting electronic payments through our PayPal account. Click on the "Donate" button below to get started!!
If you would rather make a direct contribution you can write to us or contact our treasurer to make other arrangements.
Chernobyl Children's Project
PO Box 750334
Petaluma CA 94975
E-mail CCP Treasurer, Tena Jackson
Thank you for your support!! |
