Adoption has been on our hearts for a long time, even since our teenage years. It started as a deep conviction that every child is a gift from God and that human life should be welcomed and protected. The conviction matured into a desire not only to affirm the value of life in principle, but also to open our own home in a tangible way.
Our desire to adopt is rooted deeply in our faith. God is kind, merciful, and deeply concerned for the vulnerable. We are humbled that God has shown His love to us so richly: we were not His children, yet He has made us His children (Hosea 1:10). Adoption is a real and tangible opportunity to reflect the light of the Gospel by opening our home and our hearts to a child.
Adoption is not simple, and we do not approach it lightly. It comes with loss, complexity, and many unknowns. But, we would be honored to welcome a child into our family and cherish him or her for a lifetime.
First and foremost we are sharing our story and inviting you to support us in prayer. Secondly, if you feel led to support us financially it would be a huge blessing.
Thank you for following our journey and for coming alongside our family in this way.
Make sure you click on our “updates” tab. We will go into more details about our journey there.
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Fundraising details:
■ We have a gracious MATCHING grant through Lifesong and the Matthew 6 Foundation for $8,000.
■ Separate from this page is a puzzle fundraiser, if you would like to sponsor a puzzle piece for $20 contact us directly. Your last name will be written on the back, and the completed puzzle will be displayed in a double-sided frame so the names of those who helped make our adoption possible will be viewed.
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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 “Schneider 12002”, 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
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