Sponsorship Program
About the Program
Sponsorship at Mustard Seed Communities allows donors to make a recurring monthly or annual donation to support the care of a resident living at Hogar Immanuel in the Dominican Republic. It costs $600 a month to fully sponsor a child (donors can also choose to partially sponsor a child with smaller monthly contributions). Contributions go towards the well-being of the sponsored resident and others in the same home, ensuring the individual won’t be abandoned twice by providing lifelong care and support. By joining forces with other sponsors, donors can make a collective impact, improving the lives of residents in lasting, transformational ways.
Mustard Seed Communities cares for each resident for the full extent of their life. You may continue supporting that resident indefinitely. To cancel your sponsorship at any time, please visit the Gift Service Center.
Sponsorship Program FAQs
Physical, Emotional, and Mental Care
As a donor, you play a crucial role in providing lifelong, loving care to children and adults with disabilities who have been abandoned and have nowhere else to turn. At Mustard Seed, residents find a home where they receive round-the-clock nursing support and access to comprehensive therapy and care. Our residents come with a range of disabilities, including cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism, epilepsy, vision impairment, and more. Our mission is to foster an environment that nurtures their physical, mental, and spiritual growth, empowering each individual to reach their fullest potential. Through personalized care plans and daily therapy sessions, we aim to support every resident on their journey towards independence and fulfillment.
Spiritual Care
Mustard Seed Communities prioritizes the spiritual well-being of its residents and staff, rooted in a foundation of faith and sustained by spiritual nourishment, particularly through the Blessed Sacrament. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is central to the ministry’s charism, recognizing the ever-presence of Jesus Christ and expressing gratitude for His blessings. This Christ-centered approach is reflected in the organization’s constant themes of “He is Here” and “Thank You Lord.” Spiritual care permeates every aspect of Mustard Seed Communities’ activities, with each home maintaining a chapel for community worship and perpetual adoration room for time in the presence of the Holy Eucharist.
To stay in touch with your sponsored resident, you can send emails or letters by contacting sponsorship@mustardseed.com. Due to the high shipping cost of goods to the Dominican Republic, we cannot accept packages or gifts through our USA office. If you’d like to arrange a visit to your sponsored resident’s home, please reach out to the same email address provided.
Sponsorship connects you with one child whose development you can follow. Your monthly donation is pooled for maximum effectiveness—you join forces with other sponsors to fund the child you are sponsoring as well as other children in the same home. You are improving their lives in lasting, transformational ways.
Questions?
If you have any questions about sponsoring a resident at Mustard Seed Communities or need further assistance, please reach out to us.
Care Provided to the MSC Sponsored Child or Adult
Residents receive lifelong loving care, including medicine, nutritious meals, therapy, diapers, and 24-hour nursing support.
Our dedicated facilities are equipped to meet residents’ needs.
Physical therapy services are provided.
Special education is available.
Residents receive heartfelt cards and letters from sponsors.
They become part of a worldwide community of extended family members.
Residents have the opportunity to reach their full potential developmentally, physically, and spiritually.
What the Sponsor Receives
Upon sponsorship, you’ll receive a welcome kit containing a photo and information about the resident you’re sponsoring.
You’ll have the opportunity to write letters directly to the sponsored resident.
Our dedicated team is available to answer any questions you may have via email or phone.
Stay informed with email newsletters providing updates on the individuals MSC cares for.
Enjoy twice-yearly email updates about the child you’re sponsoring.
Receive an annual statement for tax purposes.
Access a donor portal to modify gift amounts, update payment methods, and make changes to your sponsorship.
The knowledge that contribution acts as the nurturing soil for a seed of hope— ensuring that a child, once overlooked and forgotten, can now blossom and thrive under the warmth of your support.
