Some people have asked me about donating money to my work here. I appreciate everyone who does that, but at this point in the year, I’d like to put your attentions towards a different, but related, project here at Adonai.
One of the things that strikes me about this school is that social class is almost irrelevant. I only found out later (when I saw some parents for special events) that some kids are pretty wealthy. I still don’t know who the poor ones are. But I know they exist. What I love is that anyone who is able can come to this school and be friends with one another and have the same chance at an education as everyone else. That happens through a scholarship program.
Each year costs roughly $500 USD for a student to matriculate in the school. Each year the families who can’t afford it apply for a scholarship. Each year a few of the staff at the school go to the homes of these families to interview them and evaluate their needs. Then, based on how much is available to give out, scholarships are awarded. Some make the cut, some don’t.
This year I’ve been invited along on these interviews. I’ll be able to see first-hand the blessing someone will really receive with a scholarship. I might even write a bit about it. But for right now, I’m asking for your help.
If you’ve been thinking about sending money to me specifically this Christmas, I ask you to instead send it to the scholarship fund. I believe I will know which children get sponsored by whom, and I can make sure you at least get a picture of the child you help. I’ll take it myself. If I can do more, I will.
If you feel like donating, send whatever you can. Smaller amounts get put together to form one scholarship, kind of like Voltron (best cartoon ever)! Here’s how you can do it:
Send checks payable to:
Apostolic Christan Church Foundation
1135 Sholey Rd.
Richmond, VA
23231
Just please make sure you write something like “Colegio Adonai Scholarships” in the memo field. I think you might even get a tax receipt mailed back to you.
Thank you won’t begin to cover the expression of gratitude. May your homes be filled this Christmas with love and joy, and may God bless you for your contribution to the lives of these kids.
-j
ps> props to whoever remembers the title reference. 
I'm Jason, and I like to write.