Giving Hope to a Hurting World . . .

When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Peter,
"Simon son of John, do you truly love me more than these?"
" Yes, Lord," he said, "You know that I love You." Jesus said,
"Feed my lambs." John 21:15

From the Excutive Director:

How thrilling it is to see CRF children grow into Christian adults. Truly the Lord has given them a hope and a future and many have excelled and been blessed with wonderful opportunities.

Today there are many children just getting started. It reminds you and me that our work is not done. There are hundreds who for the first time this year will have the opportunity to learn about Christ because people like you care.

Thank you for your love and concern for children and families whose lives will never be the same because of your generous hearts. Your kindness allows us to say "Yes" to these little ones who long to go to school and who desperately need to know the saving power of Jesus Christ.

Thank you for your prayers for the children. May God bless you for hearing Christ's simple request:
" Feed my lambs." -Linda Purdy, Executive Director

Where the Money Went in 2007*

PROGRAMS& RESERVES: 87%
Fundraising: 5%
Administrative: 8%.

In Fiscal Year 2007, total donated income was $2,732,652.

$2,406,995 was designated to relief projects & reserves;

$190,200 to administrative costs, $135,457 to fundraising.

For child sponsorship, 88% goes to goods and services which directly benefit the children. Only $3 of $25 are used for administrative and fundraising expense.

100% of funds designated for an emergency relief need goes to that project.

Detailed financial statements prepared by independent auditors and planned-giving services are available upon request.

*From an independent audit by Johnson & Sheldon, P.C.

Our Commitment To You
The Christian Relief Fund has been operating with an untarnished record since 1971 because of the following commitments and values:

1. To honor Christ. The Christian relief Fund staff, programs, and ethics are Christian. The goal of each program is to glorify Christ, demonstrating his love by operating in integrity as we meet tangible needs in addition to teaching His written Word.
   
2. To be financially accountable for your precious sacrifices and keep administrative costs as low as possible. Only $3 out of $25 given for child sponsorship are used for administrative expense. 88% goes to the child. Volunteers and staff periodically travel to various sites to ensure that programs are being administered properly and in the best interests of the children. The Christian Relief Fund is a member of ECFA, an organization which requires strict financial accountability of its members. Financial statements are always available to you upon request.
   
3. To partner with the local church. Programs are administered through members of local churches, often volunteers, strengthening the church and fostering relationships in the local community. We take great care to entrust the children in our programs to people of integrity, who have the children's welfare foremost in their local projects are fairly small, workers know each child personally.

4. To help each child individually, one child with one sponsor. Your sponsorship money provides food, clothing, medical help, Bible teaching and education for your specific child, rather than a community project. Each child has only one sponsor unless a group agrees to sponsor a child. The sponsor/child relationship reinforces the message of the Gospel and the love of the Father producing a positive and lasting change in the life of the sponsored child. Many children have received an education and are now self-supporting as a result of sponsorship.

5. To make every effort to be up front and straightforward with our donors. Mistakes are sometimes made on I.D. sheets, etc. by personnel in the field or in the Amarillo office. We do ask for grace and understanding for human shortcomings. We do our best to correct such situations, to be honest with our donors, and to give the best care possible for each sponsored child.

6. The Christian Relief Fund will never give or sell our mailing list to others nor interrupt your privacy with fundraising phone calls. We value our relationship with you. Thank you so much for your concern for hurting children. We hold your trust in the highest esteem and promise to do everything humanly possible to earn it. God bless you richly.