How You Can Help - Sponsor an Aging Friend

CFCA sponsorship energizes aging friends

Daniel, 79, is president of the aging class in Timau, Kenya. He helps teach math and reading and organizes a tree nursery.

“Through sponsorship, the aging see that someone recognizes their existence and their worth.”

Bob Hentzen,

CFCA President

Since 1984, CFCA has been the only major sponsorship program to offer sponsorships of aging persons. Including the aging in our sponsorship program comes from CFCA’s core belief in the dignity and value of every person. CFCA serves more than 19,000 aging women and men around the world through more than 380 programs.

Often, aging persons in developing countries have no one to depend on for their survival. They receive no social security and may not be able to count on family members for support because adult children are occupied with their own survival. Consequently, the elderly in these situations find themselves working well into old age.

CFCA sponsorship energizes and reinvigorates aging persons. Medical care and nutritious food treat physical ailments. Recreation and socialization programs nourish their spiritual and emotional health. Community-building programs provide opportunities for aging members to participate in folk dancing, singing, retreats or field trips and physical fitness. They can also learn income-generating skills such as needlework and horticulture.

The vast majority of CFCA sponsored aging members are age 65 and older. However, some are in their 40s and 50s, and several with disabilities are under 40. CFCA serves more than 40 centenarians.

Sponsoring an aging person is a chance to make a profound difference in someone's life.

Sponsor an aging person through CFCA and give someone a renewed sense of hope.

Become a sponsor and make a difference in someone's life

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Want to know more about CFCA sponsorship and its benefits?

Read stories about sponsored aging, including two centenarians

Common questions about sponsorship

Sponsorship benefits

Contact us toll-free at (800) 875-6564 or (913) 384-6500 in the Kansas City area.

Please note: CFCA does not post photos or other personal information about children or aging persons waiting to be sponsored in order to protect their privacy and the privacy of their families. This is in accordance with our child protection policies and also in keeping with our commitment to respecting the dignity of those we serve. At the same time, we know sponsors may wish to sponsor a child or aging person of a particular age, gender or country, and we do everything possible to honor those requests. Sponsors are invited to indicate special requests in the "other criteria" box when you sponsor online. Once your sponsorship has been established, you will receive a photo and family profile of your sponsored friend, the address of the CFCA project where you may write to your friend and other helpful information about your CFCA sponsorship.