Six years ago, our family grew in the most beautiful way when we adopted our son, Antonio. Watching him become who he is today has been one of the greatest joys of our lives and now, we feel called to open our hearts and home once more.
We've been matched with a birth mom who is due in October, and we are overjoyed to welcome a newborn into our family!
Adoption is a beautiful journey, but it also comes with significant expenses such as legal fees, agency costs, and expenses to support our birth mom throughout her pregnancy. We're so grateful that we've been given a matching grant through Lifesong for Orphans, which means every donation made toward our adoption will be doubled, making an even bigger impact.
Whether you're able to give $5 or $500, every gift brings us closer to bringing our baby home and helps ease the financial journey of adoption.
More than anything, we ask for your prayers — for our birth mom and her health, for a smooth and safe delivery, and for peace as we navigate the beautiful uncertainty of this process.
Thank you for loving our family well. We couldn't do this without the support of people like you.
With gratitude,
Ryan & Katelyn Dodge
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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 “Dodge 12186", 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.
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<li>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.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>*3.5% fee for donations given with an American Express card</li>
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