By Laura I. Chegwidden
Did you ever wonder how the fair share funds that each parish is asked every year to contribute to the diocesan Episcopal Church Women (ECW) are used? Sponsoring a child through Child Fund International (formerly the Christian Children's Fund) is one aspect of the outreach in which all of us have an opportunity to participate.
The diocesan ECW in July committed to a 15th year of sponsoring a young girl. ECW has helped girls in Colombia and currently sponsors a girl in Ecuador. Not only have the girls received educational support, but their families have benefited from medical and dental care as well.
Did you ever wonder how the fair share funds that each parish is asked every year to contribute to the diocesan Episcopal Church Women (ECW) are used? Sponsoring a child through Child Fund International (formerly the Christian Children's Fund) is one aspect of the outreach in which all of us have an opportunity to participate.
The diocesan ECW in July committed to a 15th year of sponsoring a young girl. ECW has helped girls in Colombia and currently sponsors a girl in Ecuador. Not only have the girls received educational support, but their families have benefited from medical and dental care as well.
Additionally, the girls and their families participate in classes that
address social ills that can manifest themselves in long term
economically depressed situations. Physical and mental abuse cases may
increase in homes where economic constraints exist. Parents are given
opportunities to learn to diffuse such behavior. Also, parents are
shown how to provide an environment within the home that promotes child
study and learning.
The young Ecuadoran girl, Estrella Estefania Puco T, currently is supported by our diocesan ECW. She receives medical and dental care for herself and her family as well as classes in math, language and science with an emphasis on agricultural science. All this keeps this active 11–year-old girl well engaged in learning. Also, ECW provide funds with which Estrella can chose gifts as remembrances for her birthday and Christmas.
Over the years, the young girls have written many wonderful letters of their progress and thanks for the support that we are providing. Our ECW has been congratulated for the level of giving and the consistency in continuing this sponsorship. We ask that each parish consider contributing their fair share when asked to give in order that we can continue to improve the life of children. Checks for fair share can be sent to Catherine Jeffery, Diocesan ECW Treasurer, 1830 Ulster Rd., Allentown, PA 18109.
The young Ecuadoran girl, Estrella Estefania Puco T, currently is supported by our diocesan ECW. She receives medical and dental care for herself and her family as well as classes in math, language and science with an emphasis on agricultural science. All this keeps this active 11–year-old girl well engaged in learning. Also, ECW provide funds with which Estrella can chose gifts as remembrances for her birthday and Christmas.
Over the years, the young girls have written many wonderful letters of their progress and thanks for the support that we are providing. Our ECW has been congratulated for the level of giving and the consistency in continuing this sponsorship. We ask that each parish consider contributing their fair share when asked to give in order that we can continue to improve the life of children. Checks for fair share can be sent to Catherine Jeffery, Diocesan ECW Treasurer, 1830 Ulster Rd., Allentown, PA 18109.
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