We’re so excited to share: WE’RE ADOPTING!
We’ve been busy preparing for the little one that will call us mom & dad and can’t wait to welcome them into our home! We would be grateful to have you be a “piece” of our “puzzle”.
Our Journey: We’ve always wanted to start a family, but have been walking through a season of infertility for the last 5 years. Through this period of waiting, we’ve learned to rely on God for His timing and strengthen in our marriage. Our desire is to build a family, raising our child(ren) with unconditional love, and a lifetime of support, and guidance. As adoptive parents, we will carry this responsibility with immense love, humility, and lifelong commitment.
This lifelong commitment to our family comes with a financial cost as well. The average amount of an adoption is now around $40,000 – this includes agency fees, home study and trainings, legal and court fees, and travel expenses. This is why we have set a goal of $10,000 to help ease the financial burden that often overwhelms adoptive parents. We are so grateful to have been awarded a $6000 matching grant from Lifesong for Orphans, so every dollar up to $6000 will have double the impact.
We hope that by inviting you into this process, you will see yourself as part of the community we hope to build around our child as they grow up.
STRIPE charges an online processing fee (2.2% +.30 USD per transaction)*. Your donations will be decreased by this amount. You may also send a check payable to “Lifesong for Orphans”. In the memo line please write “Cornelius 11915”, to ensure it is credited to our account. Please mail to Lifesong for Orphans, PO Box 9, Gridley, IL 61744.
Lifesong has been blessed with partners who underwrite all U.S. administrative and fundraising costs (TMG Foundation and other partners). That means 100% of your donation will go directly to the adoption.
- In following IRS guidelines, your donation is to Lifesong for Orphans. This organization retains full discretion over its use, but intends to honor the donor’s suggested use.
- Lifesong is a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization. Individual donations of $50 or more and yearly donations totaling $250 or more will receive a tax-deductible receipt. Receipts for donations under $50 will gladly be sent upon request.
- *3.5% fee for donations given with an American Express card