The other day, I received an email from Compassion about the upcoming changes to the letter-writing process. Of course, we've known that these changes were coming, and it's been a much-talked about topic for months! There are pro's and con's, those for and those against these upcoming changes. I haven't really given it a lot of thought. I'm just happy to get those letters any time I get them! And, of course, let's go back to the reason we sponsor to begin with. I certainly don't sponsor for what I might get out of it! I write letters to my sponsored children whether or not they write me back. So, with that said, here is the explanation about the new letter-writing process, quoted directly from Compassion.
Compassion is excited to announce that we are implementing a new letter-writing process starting July 1, 2012!
Compassion is committed to nurturing positive, healthy, developmental relationships between sponsors and children. We also are committed to the effective stewardship of program resources. We believe that these changes allow for the best use of resources while enabling the best correspondence experience for the greatest number of sponsors and children.
As such, beginning in July you will notice the following changes:
New Letter from Someone Who Knows Your Child's Program To enhance the relationship between our sponsors and their Compassion-assisted children Compassion is introducing a new letter from someone who knows your child's program on a one-on-one basis and who can you give you better insight into your child's life.
New Themed Letter Writing Templates In addition to this new letter, Compassion-assisted children under the age of eight will utilize specialized thematic templates to encourage them to share more about their family, favorite hobbies and sports, dreams, Christian education, and the Compassion center they attend. The new templates will also include sections for prayer requests, questions, drawing and coloring, and more.
New Reciprocal Letter Process Besides these new and exciting changes we are also deploying a reciprocal letter process where each child will have the opportunity to write you their sponsor as soon as they receive a letter you. Therefore, if you enjoy writing letters to your child, you will receive a letter from your him or her every 60 days. Although responding to each of your letters is ultimately your Compassion-assisted child's decision, they are required to write you a letter twice per year.**Please note our country offices will have to process more letters that may require additional time.
So, there you have it. Happy writing!
In His grace,
Sharon
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