Involvement

Just like your home and mine, Epworth has needs throughout the year. There are several special ways individuals, churches, and businesses may become involved:

Financial Contributions:
The most fundamental way a person can help the children of Epworth is to make a financial contribution to help feed, clothe and educate our residents.
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Birthdays:
Cakes, ice cream, and gifts are an integral part of every child’s life, including Epworth children. Churches and corporations may choose to sponsor our birthday program by providing gifts and goodies, or the means with which to do so.


Back To School:
Preparing 100 children for going back to school is quite a task every year. Clothing, books, shoes, composition books, calculators, graph paper, pencils, three-ring binders and dictionaries are some of the necessary provisions. At an average cost of $300 per child, Epworth spends at least $30,000 annually.

A church or corporation may elect to fund this program in its entirety, or Epworth will be glad to provide a wish list for each child (similar to the Christmas program).


Volunteers:
Epworth has a volunteer force numbering 1200 annually. Individuals and groups are encouraged to contact our activities program if they would like to help in any way at Epworth.


Cottage Sponsorship:
There are ten cottages on Epworth’s campus. Each cottage is residence to ten children. Outings, special treats and trips, and friendships are made possible by those who sponsor cottages.

This may be done financially, by providing needed items, or hosting special events (skating, bowling, fun park, parties, etc.). This choice often gives individuals the chance to bond with the children they are sponsoring.


Handy-Man (Woman) Help:
Cottages need constant attention. Currently, all ten cottages need sprucing up. Cost estimates indicate an average of $5000 needs to be spent on each cottage (for a total of $50,000) to paint and make necessary repairs. Again, financial assistance is needed as well as able-bodied volunteers.