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What do I get from SAC program? |
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$250.00 donation will pay for education, housing, lodging & health care for one child for one year. You will receive a photograph and progress report of the child. |
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How long will it take for me to get details of the child I will be supporting? |
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It may take from 2 months to 6 months, depending on the location. |
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Can I specify a particular state where I would like to support a child in India? |
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Yes you can. We will do our best to fulfill your desire. If no match is found, we will assign a child from our current pool. |
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How is the child selected? |
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The child is selected by SAC volunteers from a list of assigned schools or hostels from our partner organizations. |
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May I visit the child? |
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Yes, most definitely. You are encouraged to do so. Write to the SAC director in USA prior to your visit to India. |
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Can I write a letter to the child? |
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Please do write to the child to show that you care. When you write a letter to the child you may expect a reply. |
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How much is the administrative cost? |
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The administrative cost is Nine (9)%. |
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Is my contribution tax deductible? What is the Tax ID number? |
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Yes your contribution is 100% deductible. The IRS Tax ID number is 51-0156325. |
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How is SAC different from Ekal? |
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Ekal supports one-teacher schools in tribal areas, whereas SAC pays for boarding, lodging and education for one child for one year in any part of India. |