Life as a missionary can be extremely difficult. I could not do what I do without the prayers and support of my community in the US. Please pray for me- that God would use me however He sees fit, and that I continue to grow in my faith. Pray for Sonlight- our staff, students, and for our ministry in Port-de-Paix. Pray for Haiti- that God would restore this broken nation and turn the hearts of its people back to Him.
Financial Support:
As a volunteer missionary, I rely solely on my supporters to continue working in Haiti. Support costs cover travel and living expenses, among other things (see detailed budget below). While relying on the support of others is very humbling, it is also incredibly encouraging to see how God uses communities to support and spur others on in their work for Him. If you feel led to give, here are a few ways to donate.
Give By Check:
If you desire to give by check, please make your check payable to Sonlight Ministries and write Katie Krabel in the memo line. You can mail your check to the address below and it will be credited to my account. Donations are tax-deductible.
Sonlight Ministries
PO Box 8031
Evansville, Indiana 47716-8031
PO Box 8031
Evansville, Indiana 47716-8031
Give By Automatic Withdrawal:
Click here to download the form to create your automatic withdrawal account with Sonlight Ministries for a reccurring monthly donation. After you fill out this form, attach a voided check and mail it to the address below. Donations are tax-deductible.
Sonlight Ministries
PO Box 8031
Evansville, Indiana 47716-8031
Give Online:
Click the Donate button on the right sidebar to donate through PayPal. Donations are not tax-deductible.
Estimated Budget for 2015-2016: $25,000
Click the Donate button on the right sidebar to donate through PayPal. Donations are not tax-deductible.
Estimated Budget for 2015-2016: $25,000
Budget
Details:
Airfare
and Transportation-
This covers flights to and from the US, in country flights from Port-au-Prince
to Port-de-Paix.
Meals
and Special Occasions- Sonlight
staff have one meal together each day school is in session. The lunch
meal is covered by part of the support raised by staff. Special
Occasions include all staff celebrations like Christmas, Easter, etc.
Healthcare- Although there is not
technically health insurance for Sonlight staff, Sonlight does use a
Christian organization that will provide basic health coverage.
Housing- Sonlight owns or rents
apartments or homes that are used for staff housing. This amount pays
rent or reimburses construction costs to Sonlight for that housing, as well as
pays for furnishings.
Utilities- Water, propane, &
electricity. Sonlight uses diesel generators for powering staff homes.
The cost for the purchase, maintenance, and fuel for these
generators is expensive. Fuel is considerably more expensive
in Haiti than the U.S. It is currently about 36% more costly in
Haiti for diesel fuel.
Freight
and Customs- This
covers the shipping costs for when I make food orders from the US, ship
household items from the US, etc.
Mail
Service- This is
for postal costs during the year.
Salary- Staff salaries are set by the
Board of Directors based on number of years on the field. Although some
of the basics are provided, personal costs for food (other than the one
meal on school days), clothes, phone, personal giving, or any other
personal expenses are covered by staff salaries.
Deferred
Investment- This
money is set aside by Sonlight for when I return to the US after completing my
mission term. This was put in place by the Board of Directors to assist
missionaries upon their return to the US for costs such as housing, automobile
expenses, etc.
