Frequently Asked Questions
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Sponsorship
How Can I Sponsor a Student?
Pathmakers: A Pathmaker underwrites a full sponsorship of a Pathlight student.
Cost: $2400 annually.
Bridge Builders: Six sponsors contribute to a full sponsorship of a Pathlight Student.
Cost: $34/month
One-time donation of any amount.
What does a sponsorship cover?
How does PathLight select students for sponsorships?
PathLight searches for those students who demonstrate the highest potential for academic success, and have the least financial means to realize their dreams.
How long is the sponsorship commitment?
Will I hear from my student?
May I contact my sponsored student directly?
May I connect with my student on social media?
Can I visit the student I support?
May I send my student a letter or gift?
On special occasions, a small gift may be given to students, but it is neither required nor expected. If sponsors choose to send a gift, the item(s) must fit into a manila envelope and be less than $50 USD in value. All gifts must be coordinated through the President or the Director of Operations. Donations can also be given online via the PathLight website. A gift or gift card will be purchased by the staff in Belize.
When my student completes secondary school, will they continue to tertiary education?
What happens if my student drops out of school?
Giving
Besides Sponsorship, How Can I Support PathLight’s work?
Support Teacher Training: Academy 19
$19 trains educators to teach new subjects with rigor and confidence. An investment in one teacher’s training will produce returns for every student she teachers.
Give Where needed most:
Our students and their families often have needs outside our budget; your support helps us support them.
What are the ways I can donate?
Credit Card
Paypal
EFT
Grants
Amazon Smile
Crypto (?)
How do I give via check?
3037-T Hopyard Road,
Pleasanton, CA 94588.
Do you accept matching gifts from companies?
Will I receive a receipt?
How can I obtain a copy of PathLight International’s financial statements?
How do I obtain a copy of PathLight International’s 501(c)3 letter?
Please emaill [email protected] and we’ll send it to you. It can also be found on Form 990 here.
How do I change the credit card or bank account for my monthly payment?
How do I change the amount of my donation?
Please contact Anne at [email protected] or via telephone at 925.699.8869.
How do I know my involvement is making a difference?
Thanks to a group of generous donors who covers all of PathLight’s administrative costs, 100% of your donation goes directly to a child or classroom.
Watch students share what sponsorship means to them here and here and here.
Teacher Training Workshops
How will I know my registration is confirmed?
Can I register for multiple sessions?
Do these count for CPDs?
What if I don’t have a license, can I still register?
How many sessions must I choose to gain full CPD credits?
How will PathLight know I paid?
How will I access online sessions?
Why did I not get a certificate?
There are many reasons why a teacher may not have received a certificate.
- Teacher did not attend the workshop.
- Teacher did not complete payment for the workshop.
- The teacher’s license number has an error.
- The teacher does not have a full or provisional license number.
- The teacher’s contact information had mistakes or misspellings.
For questions about missing certificates, please call or text 610-6244 or email [email protected]