“As you did it to one of the least of these…you did it to me.” – Jesus (Matthew 25:40 ESV)
Dear Friend,
On behalf of ICC children around the world, I send you greetings. I sincerely pray that you are in good health and are prospering in all ways.
I am reaching out to you today with an important appeal that will have a tremendous impact on the lives of ICC children.
These are chaotic times in which we live. You may be feeling the effects as you shop to provide for the needs of your family and see prices increase week by week. Imagine what it must be like in countries whose fortunes are tied to the US and other larger countries. Inflation has made it much more difficult to make ends meet at our ICC projects. Budgets need to increase, and on top of that, summer is upon us!
Resources are stretched thin, and needs for the children’s projects are escalating. But there is a bright ray of hope — and YOU can help!
In the face of the challenges, a few of our ICC family members have helped create a 2025 Summer of Care Matching Challenge.
Any “extra gift” above what you normally give will be matched, dollar for dollar, until the end of June. Your $50 gift transforms into $100, and $200 becomes $400. This doubles the impact of your support and helps to ensure the children have their needs met this summer. Please take the time now to have your donation matched through the end of June.
One of the children who will be blessed by your support is little Cristina from Mexico. She is one example of a child who depends upon her new ICC family. And in turn, she depends upon you to provide for her care.
Cristina came to ICC’s El Oasis Children’s Village in January. This month, she’ll turn four years old. Cristina’s mother is single. She had no one to provide care for her while she worked and feared for Cristina’s safety. Safety and a warm, loving home environment are vital for Cristina
Won’t you help to provide the care that orphaned and vulnerable children like Cristina need?
Your gift will provide nutritious food at mealtimes, medical attention when needed, appropriate summer clothing, and most importantly, nurturing care from ICC house parents. Resources from the matching challenge are destined to make the summer months a period of hope and transformation for many children.
Remember, there are many ways to make your gifts count. Some of our ICC family members choose to donate stocks, offer grants from Donor Advised Funds, or make a Qualified Charitable Distribution. These “tax-smart” forms of giving allow you to maximize your support even further.
Please protect and care for Christina and others like her with your doubled gift of any amount. And remember to specify “Summer of Care 25” when you make your gift. Your donation will make an enormous difference in the lives of ICC children.
May God bless you,
Rick Fleck, President
P.S. Until the end of June, the Summer of Care Matching Challenge will double the impact of your “extra gift.” Thank you for your continuous support and for providing critical help during the challenging summer months.
