Frequently Asked Questions
A few answers to common queries
How do I obtain information about mission trips, and how do I sign up to go on a mission trip?
We love having visitors! Whether you want to bring your family, a group from your church, or join another group, we will work with you to find ways you can serve Dario Christian Academy with your unique talents and skills. Contact Abner Solano to discuss dates, costs, and projects.
Contact Abner by email [email protected]
Abner and his family are currently living in Nicaragua and would love to help coordinate your trip.
How do I update my address or payment information?
Send an email message to [email protected] or call our bookkeeper, Becky Gordon, at 425-222-7102. Please do not send credit card or check information via email or text.
Will I receive a year-end tax receipt of contributions for income tax purposes?
Yes. A receipt of your contributions will be mailed to you after the end of each year.
Will I receive information about my sponsored student or teacher?
Yes, we try to mail a photo and letter from your student once or twice a year.
May I send additional financial gifts to the person I sponsor?
- All special gifts received over and above your sponsorship support are pooled and fairly distributed in the school and the community. We are not able to designate gifts to individuals.
- Please remember that prayers are the best gift you can give your individual.
Does my sponsorship guarantee that my student will remain at DCA until graduation?
Due to a variety of personal or academic reasons, even sponsored students may choose (or be asked) to move away from Dario Christian Academy. We cannot guarantee that “your” child will remain at our school until graduation. In the event of your student leaving, we will make every attempt to communicate the reason and assign you a new student.
May I visit the school and meet my sponsored student?
YES!!!
We would love if you came to meet your sponsored student! Visiting the school in person (either as part of a team, individual, or family) is the best way to see how your sponsorship dollars and prayers are being used to bless the life of your student!
Contact Abner Solano by email [email protected]
Abner and his family are currently living in Nicaragua and would love help organize your trip!
May I correspond with the student or teacher I sponsor?
Address your envelope to:
Academia Cristiana
Attn: Laura Solano
Del Hospitalito 4C, Al Oeste 3C. Al Norte
Ciudad Dario, Matagalpa
Nicaragua
On the back of the flap of the envelope, include your sponsored individual’s name and student number, if possible.
Or you may send messages via email ([email protected]) that we will translate and deliver.
Keep your letter short and simple. Your letter may need to be translated. This helps your sponsored individual to be able to understand and respond.
Make your letter encouraging.
You may include the following items: a photo of you and/or your family, postcards, art paper, bookmarks, scripture cards, stickers.
–Please DO NOT INCLUDE your contact information such as address, telephone number, or email address (all communication should be through Compassion in Action)
— please DO NOT INCLUDE promises of financial assistance
–Please DO NOT INCLUDE invitations for the individual to visit you
–Please DO NOT INCLUDE cash
–Please DO NOT INCLUDE any items that change the shape of your envelope.
You may also send an inexpensive gift (must fit inside a 1-gallon Ziplock bag) along with one of our mission teams. Please contact us to find out when the next trip is planned to know where to mail your gift. Please remember to note the students’ name and number. Please DO NOT INCLUDE food items or perishable items (seeds, crayons, markers), or jewelry.
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How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace, who brings good news of happiness, who publishes salvation, who says to Zion, “Your God reigns.”
Isaiah 52:7