When DeAnne Jacobson began volunteering at a local nonprofit, Children of the Nations, she never dreamed she would end up sponsoring multiple kids or traveling to Uganda with her family. It’s been a life-changing experience for the Jacobson family. DeAnn, her husband, and her son share memories from their mission trip to Uganda, and describe the impact they see sponsorship has on the lives of children been given a hand up out of poverty.

To meet children who still need sponsors, go to cotni.org/children.

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