Be a DREAMBUILDER
Partnership with us means results and relationship
Your regular monthly support has the power to make a difference in the life of a child in Brazil. We have a cutting edge project with over 25 years of experience, a strong reputation and proven results. However, we need individuals who are committed to steady monthly support and believe that the children we are helping today have the potential to transform, and lead their communities in the future.
Our commitment is to provide you with meaningful feedback, success stories and personal appreciation for your support. We have many needs in Brazil to maintain and develop our work.
We need new DREAMBUILDERS
A DREAMBUILDER is someone who will cover the cost for one child to attend The University of Life. This cost is $27 per month or $362 per year.
A DREAMBUILDER is anyone who believes in the potential of a child in need and is prepared to invest in their lives.
This could be you! A DREAMBUILDER could also be a group such as a church, office, class or sports team.
We have a small and friendly office in Virginia, open 8:30 AM - 4.30PM EST, Monday to Friday.
You are welcome to call us: +1 757 244 6852
We are happy to answer questions you may have.
Or Email: info@thechannel.org
Or even send us a letter at:
The Channel Inc., 332 24th St, Newport News, VA 23607
How To Make A Donation
(All donations are tax deductible)
Print this PLEDGE FORM (pdf file)
- Fill in your contact details
- Chose how you would like to give.
Write a check
or
Set up a safe and secure monthly direct debit (download ACH Agreement) - Mail your pledge form and optional ACH Agreement to:
The Channel Inc.
PO Box 804
Newport News VA 23607
Make a donation right now using your credit card through PAYPAL:
Our Commitment to You
We have been a registered 501(c)(3) organization since 1995 and have a system of checks in place to ensure that your donations are used with the utmost integrity.
In 2008 and 2009 we consistently used 80% of our funding directly to our program in Brazil. We value gifts in kind and volunteers in the USA to keep our Management and Fundraising costs to a minimum.
We offer you a monthly newsletter with photos and the latest news from the project in Brazil.
As a DREAMBUILDER (monthly giver), we offer you a child story and color photo which you can receive in the mail each month.
What will your donation do?
$27 per month or $362 per year is the amount that it costs to support one child in our program.
Here is some further information to give you an idea of our current needs and our strategic plans for growth.
College Education
College level education for a child from the slum community in Brazil is virtually unheard of. However, at the University of life we have several students who have completed High School wishing to further their education for careers in nursing, teaching and business.
We have a memorial fund where you can donate money in memory of a loved one, to support the college education of these worthy young people who without our support would not have the opportunity to pursue their dreams.
The cost of helping a student through college in Brazil is approximately $300 per month or $3,600 per year. We currently have 10 former students waiting for help so that they can go to college.
Grants / Projects
Proposals for new projects and on-going running costs are available on request. Please contact us for further information about any of these projects. You may also click on the links below for more detailed fact sheets.
- Educational Programs
- Unicyber Internet Cafe
- Information Technology Program
- Gymnasium and Community Life Building Construction
- High School Development
- Higher Education (College or Vocational) Program
- The Mission Bus
- The Arts: Dance, Theater, and Music
- Classroom Makeovers
- Essential Maintenance