Sponsor A Staff Member
You can make a lasting change by sponsoring one of our staff members for just $20/month or more.
Your sponsorship will provide relational, consistent, and life-changing support to vulnerable children, families, and communities through a Hope Station staff member.
Each month, you’ll get an update letter from your sponsored staff member about the vital work they did that month, with ways that you can be thinking of and praying for them. And you’ll also have the option to send notes of encouragement to them.
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Have fun reading through each staff member’s profile. We can’t wait to welcome you into our Sponsorship Team.
Still needs $964 / month
Currently has 3 monthly sponsors.
MARGARETE ZHANG
Director of China Operations
“Throughout the past years working for Hope Station, I’ve always felt very passionate about my job. I hope to get more resources and opportunities by connecting with more people in the community, so that the children and families we serve can get more professional help, and our team can work in unity. As a staff member of Hope Station, I feel very pleased that I can help children in orphanages or in vulnerable families, to play with them, to chat with them, to hear their stories. It always makes me feel like there’s a great grace from above, and that I can share that with more children around me. I strongly believe that the more love we give, the more love we also receive in return.”
Margarete is a native of Sichuan province. She likes eating spicy food, and her major in college was Business English. Previous to joining Hope Station, she worked as an English teacher, and as a teacher for special needs children in both China and Canada.
As the Director of China Operations, Margarete is responsible for:
- Leading the Chinese staff team
- Communicating with our partner orphanages to help them get the services and resources they need
- Connecting with and helping families who are interested in adoption
- Recruiting specialists like therapists and parenting experts to provide quality training and services for children with special needs and their families
- Managing many of the business needs
You can be part of the amazing work that Margarete is doing by being one of her sponsors. Your support will change the lives of the children and families she serves.
Still needs $948 / month
Currently has 3 monthly sponsors.
ERICA XU
Family Strengthening Program Manager
“I’m so happy that I have a chance to serve children with special needs and their families. Among the kids I serve there are children with Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Autism and Developmental Delay. Most of the families live in poverty. The parents raise their child alone, without the help from the government and society, life is really sad for them. During every home-visit, we chat, play, and encourage each other. I remember every child’s birthday and celebrate with them on their special day. Although every child is unique, they are all so special. I am so proud that I get to witness them thriving. I will do my best to support each family by giving them the help and love they deserve.”
Erica lives in Sichuan with her daughter. Growing up, she had a brother with Cerebral Palsy, so she understands first hand how difficult it can be to be part of a family with special needs. She is passionate about making sure local families get the resources and support they need.
As the Family Strengthening Program Manager, Erica is responsible for:
- Leading the Family Strengthening Program
- Helping families who have children with special needs to get the services and resources they need
- Encouraging and supporting families
- Leading support events for families like activity days and support groups
- Recruiting specialists like therapists and parenting experts to provide quality training and services for children with special needs and their families
You can be part of the amazing work that Erica is doing by being one of her sponsors. Your support will change the lives of the children and families she serves.
Still needs $850 / month
Currently has 2 monthly sponsors.
JADE WANG
Therapist
“I was a therapy major in University, but when I looked for a job after graduation most of the options were to do massage. All of a sudden I felt like I’d lost my way. So, I worked at the local Disabilities Federation for 4 months just to help. During my time there, I realized that all around us there were especially poor children that were invisible to society. Now, my heart is moved to help for the sake of the children with special needs. This kind of work gives my life so much meaning. When I first heard about Hope Station, I learned that the work you were doing was specifically for public welfare and helping all kinds of children. It sparked an inner sense of purpose in me! Now, I’m honored to be part of this work.”
Jade provides directly therapy services to children, and gives therapeutic guidance and assessments to families as well. She has a degree in General Therapy with an emphasis in speech therapy, and previously worked at the Disabilities Federation in her hometown.
Jade began working for Hope Station in 2021.
As the Therapist, Jade is responsible for:
- Providing direct therapy services to children with disabilities
- Conducting assessments and check-ins for children with special needs and their families
- Teaching caregivers and parents how to help their children learn and grow
- Helping families who have children with special needs to get the services and resources they need
- Encouraging and supporting families
You can be part of the amazing work that Jade is doing by being one of her sponsors. Your support will change the lives of the children and families she serves.
Still needs $400 / month
SUMMER
Event Coordinator
“I’ve always wanted to do something about and for people, and that was one of the reasons I chose to get my masters in interpreting, believing that it could help people’s communications. But when I realized how little I could actually do when my working focus was only on languages, I quit my last job: translation project assistant. I wanted to bring more meaning to people’s lives. So when I heard of Hope Station’s wanting an event coordinator, I went for it. I feel for those kids and want their stories to be told, and I want to be able to offer my efforts to improve their well-being. My responsibility is to brainstorm exciting and life-giving activities for those families and try to make the ideas into reality. I’m thrilled to witness the influence the events that I take part in can bring to those kids and their families. And I so look forward to sharing with the world the influence these kids and families can bring me. This time, they are the center of what I’m privileged to interpret.”
Summer provides support services to children with special needs and their families in Sichuan, China. She has a degree in English. Summer began working for Hope Station in 2023.
As the Event Coordinator, Summer is responsible for:
- Planning events for families like activity days, support groups, and holiday parties
- Visiting families to understand what kinds of events would best serve their needs
- Recruiting specialists and experts to provide quality training and education for parents
- Recruiting volunteers to serve at our events
You can be part of the amazing work that Summer is doing by being one of her sponsors. Your support will change the lives of the children and families she serves.
Still needs $400 / month
SHARON
China Communications Specialist
“Since I started high school, I have enjoyed spreading stories through design, painting, and video editing. However, when I turned this hobby into a career, I found that in the process of commercialization, the dissemination of stories has lost its original intention. We are merely catering to the world, rather than genuinely influencing it. Through my work in Hope Station, I have truly realized how our actions can make a difference, and it has rekindled my passion for what I do.”
Sharon provides support services to children with special needs and their families through social media activism and raising awareness in the community. Sharon began working for Hope Station in 2024.
As the Communications Specialist, Sharon is responsible for:
- Communicating with served families, volunteers, donors, partners, and the community through social media, printed materials, and more
- Collecting and designing audio-visual materials such as: videos, posters, manuals, annual reports, etc.
- Participating in event planning, communication, and production
- Raising awareness online about issues related to disability and child development
- Working with other staff to carry out local fundraising activities
You can be part of the amazing work that Sharon is doing by being one of her sponsors. Your support will change the lives of the children and families she serves.