What Is a Seat of Hope?

A Seat of Hope represents a real seat for a child—at the table, in the classroom, and in the chapel—within the Santa María family. Each seat supports a child with food, clothing, shelter, education and spiritual care.

It costs $400 per month to fully sponsor one seat. If that’s more than you can commit, any monthly gift helps fill a seat and gives a child a place to call home.

What Does Your Sponsorship Support?

Each seat supports:

  • Daily meals, clean water, and warm beds

  • Access to school, tutoring, and playtime

  • Faith formation, stability, and real community

  • Structure, support, and a second chance

All seats support:

  • Three schools

  • Seven houses

  • 50 employees (teachers, caregivers, maintenance, cooks, cleaning, drivers, etc.)

  • Medical costs

Monthly Giving Matters

MONTHLY HOPE

Recurring donations provide the financial stability that allows our team to plan ahead, respond quickly, and stay focused on what matters most: the children.

Monthly Giving Means:

  • Predictable income to fund ongoing care (food, clothing, utilities, education)

  • Freedom for our missionaries to focus on pastoral care, formation, and community — instead of constant emergency fundraising

  • Reduced administrative costs, allowing more resources to go directly to the mission

  • The ability to say “yes” when new children arrive unexpectedly or urgent needs arise

Sustainability begins with consistency. And consistency begins with you.

150 Children

150 children call Santa Maria del Mexicano their home. Each one of them has a place to sit — at the table, in the classroom, in the chapel — and a place to grow.

We call these Seats of Hope. Because when every child has what they need, hope becomes part of the daily routine.

150 SEATS

150 KIDS

Become a Seat Ambassador

SEAT AMBASSADORS

Not everyone can give $400 a month. But anyone can rally others to support the mission.

Seat Ambassadors are donors and friends of Santa María del Mexicano who commit to helping us raise full-seat sponsorships by sharing our mission with others — friends, family, colleagues, parish groups, classrooms, or even online.

Fill the form below and we’ll reach out to set you up!

Step Into the Mission

  1. SAY YES
    Prayerfully commit to help fill at least one seat ($400/month) by inviting others.

  2. RECEIVE YOUR TOOLKIT
    We’ll equip you with all you need — graphics, sample texts/emails, and a printable progress tracker.

  3. SHARE YOUR ‘WHY’
    Tell others why this mission matters to you. Use your voice. We’ll help you shape the message.

  4. MAKE THE ASK
    Invite family, friends, coworkers, or your parish community to give monthly — any amount, toward your shared goal.

  5. TRACK AND CELEBRATE
    Watch your seat fill as others step in. Share updates. Celebrate milestones.

  6. STAY CONNECTED
    As an ambassador, you’ll receive updates and stories from the mission you’re helping to sustain.