In recognition of National Orphans Day, April 9.
We want to share something close to our hearts with you.
Right now, we have the opportunity to step into the lives of four children in Rwanda who are facing deep loss, poverty, and uncertainty. Each one has a story. Each one has a future that can still be rewritten.
And together, we can be part of that.
What Does It Mean to Be an “Auntie” or “Uncle”? | | Auntie Sela and her girl Angel You’ll see me use this phrase and it’s intentional. Being an “Auntie” or “Uncle” means choosing to show up consistently in a child’s life. It means helping provide their basic needs such as food, clothing, education, medical insurance, counseling and care but even more than that, it means reminding them they are not alone. This is not just giving.
This is relationship. This is stability. This is hope and this is our Auntie’s and Uncle‘s program. It takes 4 people at $40/month (or one full sponsor at $160/month) to fully support one child. Yes you can take as many spots as you would like from 1 to 4. Why This Matters Before I introduce you to the children, I want you to hear the heart behind this. | | JC with mom & dad (Dave & Suzette Munson) Jean Claude, our adopted son, was once an orphan himself. We met him at 18 years old in 2010, and today he is in Rwanda helping care for children who are walking the same road he once did. This is not just a program. This is real life, real children, and real impact. | | Meet Jean Claude (JC)
ID#: BYB0020 Born: January 1, 2014 JC has already experienced more loss than most children ever will. He lost his father in 2021 and his mother in 2025. For a time, he lived in an orphanage before being taken in by a distant relative. Today, he is not in school and struggles daily for food and clothing. He has no siblings and no consistent support. | | Meet Diane ID#: BYB0016
Born: January 1, 2012 Diane lost her mother at just 3 years old. Her father was never known and is believed to have passed away. She now lives with an elderly woman who took her in, but due to poverty, Diane had to leave school three years ago. And yet she still dreams of becoming a teacher.
Diane currently has 1 sponsor. She needs 3 more. | | Meet Shema ID#: BYB0013
Born: October 1, 2013 Shema lost both of his parents and is now being raised by his grandmother, who is doing everything she can but simply does not have the resources. He is currently without consistent food, clothing, or access to school. | | Meet Console
ID#: BYB0008
Born: October 27, 2008 Console is 18 years old, but she has already carried more than most. After losing both of her parents, she stepped into the role of caring for her younger sister. She has been forced to grow up far too quickly. We long to see her smile again, and to see hope restored in her life. | | How You Can Help You can step into one of these children’s lives by becoming an “Auntie” or “Uncle.” $40/month = one sponsorship spot
$80/month = two sponsorship spots
$120/month = three sponsorship spots
$160/month = fully sponsor the child
And your contribution is a tax deductible donation. Then enter the child’s ID number:
Jean Claude —BYB0020
Diane — BYB0016
Shema — BYB0013
Console — BYB0008 (If you feel connected to any child or want info on any of our other children, message me and I’ll help you get set up.) If you have any questions or want help getting started, This is more than a need, it’s an opportunity. You don’t have to do everything. But you can do something. And for these children, that changes everything. | | Dave & Suzette Munson Saddleback Leather Co.
| | | | |
