Resource GuideE Q U I P P I N G Y O U R P E R S O N A L M I N I S T R Y W I T H C O M P A S S I O N

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Thank youfor advocating for children in need.

Your prayerful efforts, big and small, can make a huge, lasting difference for children living in extreme poverty.

Because your time is valuable, we’ve streamlined this resource guide to make it even more user-friendly and give you quick access to tools that can help make sharing Compassion easy and effective.

If you have any questions or need suggestions about how to use these materials, we’re here for you! Just call (800) 336-7535 or email us at advocate@compassion.com.

ContentsSPONSORSHIP RESOURCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Take advantage of these engaging, easy-to-share sponsorship resources, including displays, kits, brochures and more, for one-to-one and group presentations.

FUNDRAISING RESOURCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Looking for fundraising ideas and support? Here you’ll find kits, displays and other resources for Compassion Water of Life, Bite Back Malaria Intervention and more.

GENERAL RESOURCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11This section contains additional tools such as brochures, decals, displays and more, ideal for sharing Compassion with individuals, groups, and church staff.

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To order or download any of the following complimentary resources, have your sponsorship number handy and

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WHERE DO I SHARE?

You can find an opportunity to share about Compassion sponsorship almost anywhere—in a doctor’s waiting room, a supermarket, your children’s school, your workplace, and of course, at your church. Keep your sponsored child’s photos and letters, along with child packets, in your purse, briefcase or backpack so that you’re always prepared to share.

WHAT DO I SHARE?

Share your story. Talk about the changes in your sponsored child’s life and the opportunities that are possible because of your sponsorship. Share photos of your sponsored child and the letters you’ve received. Include talking points from “Why should someone sponsor a child with Compassion?” and “What kind of relationship will the sponsor have with the child?” (See below and next page.)

WHAT DO I ASK?

Say, “Would you please end the wait for _______ (state child’s name from child profile) or another child available for sponsorship by signing up to sponsor today?”

HOW DOES SOMEONE BECOME A SPONSOR?

Some of the sponsorship resources in this guide have tear-off forms to sign up to sponsor a child. You can also encourage potential sponsors to sign up online at Compassion.com or call (800) 336-7676, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. MT to speak with a Compassion representative.

WHY SHOULD SOMEONE SPONSOR A CHILD WITH COMPASSION?

Our three Cs distinguish us: We are Christ-centered, child-focused and church-based. As a Christ-centered ministry, our commitment to Him drives all we do. As a child-focused ministry, we support each child’s spiritual, economic, social and physical development. And as a church-based ministry, we partner with 6,500 churches in 26 countries. We believe local churches are uniquely qualified to understand their community’s needs and reach children in poverty.

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WHAT DOES SPONSORSHIP ACCOMPLISH?

For just $38 a month, a sponsor can help release a child from spiritual, economic, social and physical poverty and enable him or her to become a responsible, fulfilled Christian adult.

Every sponsored child receives the opportunity to hear the gospel and learn about Jesus; educational support; health care, hygiene training and supplementary food if needed; a caring and safe Christian environment to grow in self-confidence and social skills; personal attention, guidance and love.

University of San Francisco professor Dr. Bruce Wydick and two colleagues conducted a two-year independent study of Compassion sponsorship in six nations. Among other findings, the study reported that Compassion-sponsored children were:

• about 35 percent more likely to secure white-collar employment • 30 to 75 percent more likely to become community leaders • 40 to 70 percent more likely to become church leaders

WHAT KIND OF RELATIONSHIP WILL THE SPONSOR HAVE WITH THE CHILD?

Each Compassion-sponsored child has only one sponsor. We encourage sponsors to develop meaningful relationships by exchanging letters, photos and prayers to encourage their sponsored children. Sponsors can even visit them!

Sponsors receive regular updates on their sponsored child’s development so they can witness the impact they are having in his or her life.

The love and support of sponsors serves as a constant reminder to children of God’s love and provision and helps to restore the hope that poverty has tried to steal from their lives.

Sharing Compassion FAQsHave questions? We have answers! Refer to these Frequently Asked Questions for ideas and information to help you share Compassion with the people in your life. You’ll also find great resources throughout this guide to equip your ministry.

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LITTLE GIRL BROCHURE (BR005)

Tuck this handy sponsorship brochure in your briefcase or purse, ready to hand to someone if you don’t have a child packet with you. It includes a tear-off sponsorship form.

1 ACT = 1 LIFE DVD (DVD352)

Share this inspiring video on Compassion Sunday, at other events, or one-on-one to show the impact young sponsors had on the lives of four sponsored children who graduated from Compassion’s Child Sponsorship Program and Leadership Development Program—and went on to pursue graduate degrees at Moody Bible Institute. Includes three clips of different lengths.

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Sponsorship Resources Take advantage of these engaging, informative packets, kits, brochures, displays and videos to share Compassion child sponsorship with others.

LITTLE GIRL BROCHURE COUNTER DISPLAY (KIT26)

Order several of these practical and effective 8" x 11" counter displays to place at work, at your church, local businesses or while on vacation. Each display comes with 40 Little Girl Brochures (BR005).

CHILD PACKET COUNTER DISPLAY (KIT55 AND KIT1PC)

Great for your church or office! How convenient to have packets readily accessible after a co-worker spots the display on your desk or when a customer in a store is captured by a child’s face and story! (Order four KIT1PC per display.)

COMPASSION DISTINCTIVES KIT (KIT42)

Designed to help you explain Compassion’s holistic child development, this kit includes talking points for your presentation, ideas and instructions for constructing your own display, and all the labels and signage you’ll need.

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NEW! ONE-PAGE CHILD PACKETS (KIT1PA) Share these handy one-page child packets with friends, family members, church groups and others.

COMPASSION SUNDAY

Multiply your impact on children’s lives by hosting a special Compassion Sunday event at your church any time of year. It’s an easy, effective way to share the blessings of sponsorship with the people you worship with. Talk with your pastor, schedule a date, and register your event at CompassionSunday.com. Invite your friends and family to attend and ask them to pray for God to touch many hearts to sponsor children.

You’ll give a short presentation, show a video, and set up a sponsorship table. That’s it!

Go to CompassionSunday.com for a free planning guide and downloadable resources, including videos, a church leader guide, PowerPoint slides and more.

Find more sponsorship Tools OnlineVIDEO RESOURCES

You’ll find great videos to download and share at compassion.com/advocate-videos. More video resources are also available at youtube.com/CompassionIntl .

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COMPASSION’S AIDS INITIATIVE BROCHURE (BR079)

Share these brochures with friends, family and others to help them learn about Compassion’s holistic response to the AIDS pandemic. Brochures include a response coupon.

Fundraising Resources Use the resources below to suggest great opportunities for churches, youth groups and others to engage in meaningful fundraising events that can provide life-sustaining resources for children in poverty.

WHO IS COMPASSION?Founded in 1952, Compassion is the world’s largest Christian child development organization, presently assisting more than 1.3 million children in 26 developing countries. Our mission is to release children from poverty in Jesus’ name and enable them to become responsible, fulfilled Christian adults.Our approach is unique because we are:

CHRIST CENTERED. We ensure that every child hears the gospel and has the opportunity to trust Jesus. We hope to lead children into a lifestyle of faith and commitment to God.

CHILD FOCUSED. Compassion engages children as complete individuals, addressing their spiritual, economic, social and physical needs.

CHURCH BASED. All of our programs are carried out by the local church in the communities where the children we serve live. We minister to children regardless of religious affiliation.

COMMITTED TO INTEGRITY. Compassion consistently receives high ratings from independent auditing firms and watchdog organizations. Every year, more than 80 percent of total expenditures are spent directly on children’s programs.

You are invited to learn more about Compassion at compassion.com or by calling us at (800) 336-7676, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. MT.

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COMPASSION WATER OF LIFE FUNDRAISING KIT (KIT259) More than 1 billion people lack access to safe drinking water. You can help people grasp the powerful concept that just $79 can provide the filter system, education and support that provides a sponsored child’s family with clean water for life.

The Water of Life safe water system uses advanced filtration technology to make questionable water safe to drink. What a great fundraising focus for church groups—and what a life-saving blessing for recipients!

Your kit includes a Water of Life Demo Kit, Water of Life Bucket/Filter, donation form and more.

Visit water.compassion.com to learn more.

WATER OF LIFE BROCHURE (BR279)

Share this brochure on Compassion’s safe water system at fundraising events and with interested individuals. A response form is included.

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This was produced by Compassion International, Incorporated (Compassion), which will receive the contributions. Our principal office is located at 12290 Voyager Parkway, CS, CO 80921. Compassion is a 501 (c)(3) organization. Contributions to Compassion are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Requests for copies of recent financial statements, Form 990, annual report, full disclosure or other information may be directed to Sponsor Donor Relations at (800) 336-7676 or compassion.com. Compassion controls 100 percent of the funds contributed.

Residents of the following states can also request copies of our annual report to the state, registration, financial information, license in that state and/or summaries of these (items on file vary by state) by writing or calling as indicated: FL: Reg. # CH7601 DIV. OF CONSUMER SERVICES 1-800-435-7352 (toll free within FL); MD: Secretary of State (must pay cost of copies and postage for materials submitted in compliance with MD law); MS: Secretary of State’s office 1-888-236-6167. NJ: ATTORNEY GENERAL (973) 504-6215 or http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/charity/chardir.htm; NY: Office of the Attorney General, Charities Bureau, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271; NC: Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 888-830-4989. The license is not an endorsement by the State; PA: Department of State 1-800-732-0999 (toll free within PA); VA: State Office of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 1163, Richmond, VA 23218, (804) 786-2373; WA: Notice of solicitation on file in the Office of the Secretary of State, 800-332-4483; WV: Secretary of State, State Capitol, Charleston, WV 25305. REGISTRATION IN ANY OF THE ABOVE STATES DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE OR ANY OFFICE THEREOF.

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GIFT CATALOG

Appropriate for any occasion year-round, Compassion gift catalogs offer creative gift options that provide critical resources for Compassion children and families. You’ll find they’re also a colorful, engaging way to inform others about Compassion’s holistic child development and distinctives.

The gift catalog is available in both full and “mini” versions. Order one for yourself and several to share.

To order catalogs to share with others, create a Wish List, or access additional resources, go to compassion.com/CatalogResources.

To view the catalog online, visit compassion.com/compassiongifts.

Gift Catalog (32 gift options) (IN515)

Gift Catalog Mini Version (10 gift options) (BR160)

ONE MEAL ONE DAY

Some of Compassion’s sponsored children live in

areas where extraordinary food interventions are needed—more than what our core health and nutrition services provide. One Meal One Day is an event that brings people together to raise funds and skip a meal so that a child in poverty doesn’t have to. This is an easy way to get young people or groups of any age involved in fundraising for children with severe malnutrition.

Visit OneMealOneDay.com for details and a downloadable tool kit that includes an instruction guide, “Let’s Talk Hunger” tool, poster, child photos and stories, and more.

BITE BACK PRESENTATION KIT (KIT10)

Join the fight to save lives through Bite Back! It’s a great way to engage both youth and adults in the work Compassion is doing in malaria-affected countries to treat malaria, educate, and provide insecticide-treated bed nets. Visit BiteBack.net for more information.

This kit includes fundraising ideas,

brochures, T-shirt stencils and more—including an actual malaria net!

Download web banners, posters, videos, coloring sheets and more at biteback.net/resources.

malaria bites. Bite Back.

BITEBACK.NET #BITEBACKMALARIA

Every 60 seconds, a child dies from malaria.But not here. Not anymore. The U.S. eradicated malaria more than 60 years ago. Now it’s time for us to finish the job globally. For just $20,* you can provide a lifesaving mosquito net, prevention education for a family, access to medical treatment and ongoing follow ups.

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*$2 of every $20 goes to Compassion’s medical assistance fund, which covers treatment for those suffering from malaria episodes.

Find more Fundraising Tools OnlineENGAGING WITH MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS (MOPS)

Visit compassion.com/mops for downloadable and online resources for MOPS moms. These powerful tools are packed with creative, fun ideas for engaging families or groups of young moms working to help their kids see the world through God’s eyes.

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G E N E R A LG E N E R A L

COMPASSION AT A GLANCE (IN017)

Order this two-page summary to give to individuals who want to know more about Compassion.

It provides answers to the most commonly asked questions about Compassion International, including topics such as:

Who Is Compassion International?

Compassion’s Programs

Accountability

Key Accomplishments

Where Compassion Works

You can also download a copy — click here.

Compassion Fast Facts

WHO IS COMPASSION INTERNATIONAL?> a ministry to the world’s children in poverty since 1952> a leading authority in Christian holistic child development through sponsorship> a child sponsorship program that has been independently validated to have a

significant impact on educational, employment and leadership outcomes of our children

> a partner with more than 6,500 churches representing 60 denominations in 26 developing countries

> committed to sharing hope and helping over 1.5 million babies, children and youth to be released from poverty

WHAT IS COMPASSION’S MISSION?In response to the Great Commission, Compassion International exists as an advocate for children, to release them from their spiritual, economic, social and physical poverty and enable them to become responsible and fulfilled Christian adults.

CHRIST-CENTERED Compassion is dedicated to caring for the poor and giving hope to the hopeless by spreading the good news of Jesus Christ. When children see themselves as Jesus sees them, they will flourish.

CHILD-FOCUSED The ministry of Compassion is holistic, engaging each child as a complete person, with the goal that children develop mentally, physically, socially, emotionally and spiritually. We want to support their growth into healthy, responsible and fulfilled Christian adults.

CHURCH-BASED Compassion programs are delivered exclusively in partnership with the local church. Compassion equips, trains and provides resources so churches may realize their vision of changing their communities by serving children and helping them reach their God-given potential.

HOW IS COMPASSION UNIQUE?Our success with holistic child development is embodied in our unique distinctives:

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MISSION STATEMENTIn response to the Great Commission, Compassion International exists as an advocate for children, to release them from their spiritual, economic, social and physical poverty and enable them to become responsible and fulfilled Christian adults.

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Compassion ReceivesHIGHEST MARKS FOR FINANCIAL INTEGRITY For the 13th consecutive year, Compassion earned Charity Navigator’s four-star rating. This is the highest rating for U.S. charities given by Charity Navigator, recognizing Compassion’s outstanding commitment to sound fiscal management, accountability and transparency. This rating places Compassion in the top 1 percent of nonprofit organizations reviewed by the nation’s largest independent evaluator of charities.

Compassion AmongTOP WORKPLACES IN THE WORLDThe Gallup organization recognized Compassion as having one of the most engaged workforces in the world for the third straight year. The Gallup Great Workplace Award, based upon the most rigorous workplace research ever conducted, is a prestigious achievement demonstrating extraordinary levels of employee engagement. “This award is a testimony to our hardworking, dedicated staff,” says Compassion President Jimmy Mellado.

Haiti Recovery Efforts BRING HOPE FIVE YEARS AFTER QUAKECompassion is on track to complete construction of 30 new earthquake-resistant school buildings in Haiti by January 2015. The construction is funded by Compassion’s Disaster Relief Fund in response to the 2010 earthquake. Children, babies and mothers enrolled in Compassion’s programs will gather in these locations to learn, grow, and find safety and care for years to come. Without these new schools and other relief efforts, Compassion would have lost the ability to serve an estimated 25,500 beneficiaries in Haiti. Compassion’s disaster relief efforts, which began the day the earthquake hit and continue to date, have helped serve more than 60,000 Haitian families.

sponsored children were offered hope.

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Of eternal value,

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COMPASSION AT WORKMINISTRYHIGHLIGHTS

WHERE COMPASSION WORKSThanks to your generous commitment, babies, children and college-age students living in extreme poverty are receiving Christ-centered, life-changing care in 26 countries. The following numbers represent the lives being transformed in each region (as of June 30, 2014).

CHILD SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM

1,461,116children, babies, mothers and students received life-changing care.

AFRICA496,947

ASIA360,999

CENTRAL AMERICA& THE CARIBBEAN

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SOUTHAMERICA273,442

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LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

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During the last fiscal year (July 2013-June 2014):

Thank you for helping transform lives!

LEARN MORE ONLINE! Find out from Jimmy Mellado, Compassion’s President and CEO, how the ministry is preparing for the future. And hear more highlights from the year from Vice President of Finance Dawn Williams. Watch their videos at

compassion.com/AnnualReport

LEAD WITH COMPASSION BROCHURE (BR510)

Give this brochure to a pastor or mission committee to introduce them to the ministry and show them options for engagement.

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LEAD WITH COMPASSION

Your church can invest in the education and Christian development of strong student leaders who will impact their nations for God.

compassion.com/NewLeaders

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

UNSPONSORED CHILDREN

It often takes over four months to pair a child in poverty with a sponsor. Your church can stand in the gap for children while they wait.

compassion.com/Unsponsored

At Compassion International, we believe the church is God’s plan to defend the rights of the poor and needy. For more than 60 years, we’ve had the privilege of witnessing God’s hand on both the children served and the servants in this relational ministry.

As a church leader, you have the opportunity to engage your congregation in a meaningful global mission, working together to release children from poverty in Jesus’ name.

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COMPASSION’S ANNUAL REPORT (FR1025)

Keep copies of Compassion’s Annual Report on hand to share highlights of Compassion’s ministry. This 4-page report gives an in-depth look at the use of funds by Compassion during fiscal year 2013-14. Last year, 84 cents of every dollar you gave was spent on programs that directly benefit children.

You can also visit compassion.com/about/financial for complete financial information and to download a copy.

TABLETOP DISPLAYS (DS401)

Order this full-color tabletop display to draw attention to your next Compassion presentation. The 2' x 3' cardboard display has a fold-out stand on the back.

COMPASSION.COM WINDOW DECAL (PM900)

This vinyl window cling decal can be used in a window of your house or car. It’s a great way to direct people to Compassion’s website.

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General Resources This section contains additional tools such as brochures, decals, displays and more, ideal for sharing about Compassion and children in poverty with individuals, groups, and church staff.

COMPASSION-BLUE TABLE COVERING (PM305)

This blue, plastic tablecloth is ideal for covering tables that you use to display Child Packets and other sign-up materials.

FAMILY SPONSORSHIP KIT (KIT82)

Suggest this resource for parents and families who want to learn more about sponsorship together. It is packed with creative, fun ideas for engaging families or groups of young moms working to help their kids see the world through God’s eyes.

The kit includes coloring and activity sheets, A Country Far Away children’s book, money bank craft and more.

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Find more General Resources OnlineThere are many more great tools available online! Preview and download these resources to help equip your personal ministry of sharing Compassion with friends, family and others.

TO ORDER RESOURCES, VISIT COMPASSION.COM/NEWMATERIALS

OR CONTACT THE ADVOCATE ENGAGEMENT TEAM AT (800) 336-7535.

You did it. You initiated a presentation and ordered child information packets to share Compassion’s sponsorship opportunity with others. But now some packets remain. What to do with them?

First, we know that child packets have expiration dates, so you are welcome to keep those packets and seek sponsors for those children until the packets expire. But if that is unlikely or the expiration date is fast approaching, please keep these facts in mind:

• UNSPONSORED CHILDREN ARE WAITING. The sooner we can get the children’s names back into the unsponsored pool the faster we can give those kids another chance at sponsorship. This is always the primary goal.

• THERE IS A COST INCURRED BY COMPASSION TO HAVE THESE PACKETS SHIPPED BACK TO US. So if the packets cannot get back to Compassion by the due date printed on them, please do not send them. After this due date has passed, Compassion will automatically deconsign expired packets through regular processes.

• IF THE DUE DATE IS FIVE DAYS OUT (OR MORE) THEN DO MAIL THE PACKETS BACK TO COMPASSION. The packets will be manually deconsigned and returned to the pool ahead of

the consignment schedule. By returning these packets ahead of the due date, they can go out to the next event more quickly.

• YOU CAN ALSO RETURN CHILD PACKETS THROUGH AN EASY INTERNET PROCESS: For 20 or fewer packets, you do not need to return the packets if you use the following link and fill out the online form with the child information: forms-compassion.com/deconsignment/

What to Do With Those Extra Child Information Packets

You can return 20 or fewer child information packets online

by filling out the online form with the child information:

forms-compassion.com/deconsignment/

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ANSWERING THE CALL TO CARE

Share this brochure to help friends and family learn more about Compassion’s approach to ministry. To download, click here.

CHURCH ENGAGEMENT

For more information and tools for introducing church leaders to Compassion’s ministry and programs, visit compassion.com/churches .

GOOD TO KNOW INFORMATION SHEET

This information sheet explains what to do with extra child packets, and walks you through the process of using your own unique advocate labels. Download a copy — click here.

COMPASSION’S CHILD DEVELOPMENT MODEL

Get this great, general brochure for use at any Compassion presentation by clicking here.

G E N E R A L

FREE STUFF

You’ll find more resources for your ministry, such as Compassion yard signs and magazines here.

Online-Only Special ResourceCOMPASSION CHILD SPONSORSHIP: DOES IT WORK? Yes, it does! An independent 2-year study conducted by San Francisco University professor Dr. Bruce Wydick and his colleagues on the impact of Compassion sponsorship concluded sponsorship makes a significant, long-term impact on sponsored children’s educational, employment and leadership outcomes.

To learn about the study, watch video interviews, read real stories of success, and to share the results with friends and family, visit compassion.com/wydick.

PROMOTIONAL RESOURCES

Get a variety of downloadable promotional tools such as screensavers, videos, posters, web banners, wallpaper and more here.

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If you want to be further equipped in your personal ministry to children in poverty

and would like to speak to Advocate staff, we would love to facilitate your ideas.

Email us at advocate@compassion.com.