Run for the Children - this event will NOT be held during Dillon's Korea Heritage Camp in 2008.  Instead we are seeking volunteer families who would be interested in hosting a "Walk for the Children" fundraiser in their hometown to benefit the homeless children served through Dillon's orphanCare International.  For more information on how to organize a "Walk for the Children," please email our Associate Development Director.

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Lunar New Year Dinner - 13th annual dinner celebration was held in Tulsa, OK, on February 10, 2008.  Lunar New Year for 2008 is "the year of the rat."

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Caring Hearts Auxiliaries - family auxiliary groups which are made up of families and friends of Dillon International who volunteer to raise funds to support the missions of both orphanCare International and Dillon International.

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Building Families Fund

2007 BFF Highlights - A huge THANK YOU to our many wonderful BFF donors for making 2007 such a banner year with our Building Families Fund.  A total of $72,8723 in grants were awarded to Dillon adoptive families in the process of adopting 23 children with special needs. These children are now guaranteed a life of love and the special care that they deserve in order to reach their full potential.

Dillon International offers the Building Families Fund to assist children with special needs to become more accessible for adoption and find a permanent family by covering some of the expenses families would incur in adopting these children.  The fund is also used to help families, who want very much to adopt a child and yet lack the financial resources, with a portion of their adoption expenses.  The average grant with the Building Families Fund is $2,000, but may be more or less depending upon an individual family's need.  The fund is only available to families who are adopting through Dillon International. 

The Building Families Fund was established by several Dillon adoptive families who wanted to share their joy in adoption with other deserving families while helping the growing number of children with special needs have the opportunity to have a loving family and a better life. 

Families or individuals who would like more information about contributing financially to this important fund can contact Susanna Will, Director of Development, at (918)749-4600 or by emailing the Development Department.  If you would like to donate to the Building Families Fund, please click our "donate now" button below.  Please note that 3% of each online donation is retained for credit card processing fees.
 
 

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Endowment Trust

Having placed over 5,500 children with loving families in the past 35 years, the time has come to ensure that Dillon International will continue to serve children joining families today and families who are yet to come together.  Looking ahead to the next 35 years, we see tremendous opportunities to build families and improve the lives of children in need.  In order to see these goals become reality, we are compelled to look beyond 2007.  We are pleased to have the Dillon International Endowment Fund.

Initiated by a sizeable contribution from the Meyer and Whitwell families of Tulsa, Oklahoma, the Endowment will help perpetuate the unique culture of caring that  families have come to expect from Dillon International.   The gift from these two adoptive families affirms the agency’s core principles and will help to perpetuate the meaningful mission embraced by our organization.

With stewardship of any gift as a primary concern, the endowment funds will be held in trust for Dillon International and invested conservatively by the trustees.  Annually, a portion of the income generated by the endowment fund will be distributed to Dillon International to help offset operational and program expenses.  The remainder of the income, along with additional donations, will be added to the fund, allowing it to grow and provide increasing resources for new programs at Dillon International in the future.

Our initial goal is to raise $2 million.  The two families, along with the Dillon International board of directors, look forward to your involvement in the success and growth of the endowment.  If you are interested in assisting with this campaign or contributing financially, please contact Susanna Will, Director of Development, at (918)749-4600 or by emailing the Development Department. 

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Volunteering - call 918/749-4600 for more information on how you can volunteer your time to help the children!

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Charitable Contributions Policy

As a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, Dillon International welcomes all donations to assist us in our mission to make a better life for children.

Dillon International does not actively solicit donations from adoptive families who are in any stage of the adoption process. Additionally, unsolicited donations from adoptive families will not be accepted from the receipt of Application Part I until after the placement of the child into their home.  This policy also applies to immediate family, which is defined as parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters of the adoptive family.

Dillon International may not accept donations from adopting again families, or the parents, siblings or other close relatives of the prospective adoptive parents from the time their Application Part I is received until the child is placed in their home.

Any family or individual who is sponsoring a child(ren) through orphanCare International at the time they initiate their adoption process with Dillon International may continue their child or specific program sponsorship throughout their adoption process.  However, the family may not begin a new child or program sponsorship until after their adopted child has been placed into their home.

This policy has been implemented in order to protect adoptive families and the agency from the perception of compromise during the adoption evaluation process.

While Dillon International periodically announces the need for a special item, due to the cost of postage and handling we are unable to accept unsolicited items for the children in the countries Dillon International serves.

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Online Donations Policy

Dillon International uses the nonprofit organization Groundspring.org for processing online credit card donations with Visa / MasterCard / and American Express.  Please note that 3% of each online donation is retained for credit card processing fees.  Your charitable gift to Dillon International will appear as the name Groundspring on your credit card statement. 

Please look for this button on Dillon's home page whenever you would like to make an online donation to help a child conveniently 24/7.   

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Request a Financial Report

Dillon International, Inc., aka orphanCare International is a tax-exempt, non-profit organization under the IRS Code 501(c)(3) rules and regulations.  Charitable contributions to Dillon International and/or orphanCare International are considered tax deductible as provided by law.  Dillon International / orphanCare International has also been a member organization of Children's Charities of America and the Independent Charities of America since 1999, and participates annually in the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC).  For more information on how Dillon meets the CFC's "10 Accountability Standards" including low administrative overhead, visit CharityChoices.com.

For a full report on Dillon International / orphanCare International's financial statement, please visit NetworkforGood.org or download a copy of Dillon's current IRS Form 990 by visiting Guidestar.org.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who can I contact if I have questions?
You may contact the Development Office at 918-749-4600 Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (CST). 

In what countries does Dillon International work?
Vietnam, China, India, South Korea, Guatemala (program on hold), Haiti 

What is Dillon International’s address?
Dillon International, Inc.
3227 East 31^st Street, Suite 200
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74105 

Can I get a tour of your facility?
If you or your organization would like a tour of our facilities, please contact the Development Office at 918-749-4600 Monday-Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (CST). 

What is Dillon International’s mission statement?
Dillon International, Inc., a non-profit organization founded in 1972, is committed to providing a lifetime of care for homeless children in other countries.  Dillon International has placed over 5,500 children in the loving adoptive homes of United States citizens and continues to provide care in each country for the children who may never be adopted.  In addition, Dillon International strives to offer top-quality parenting workshops, heritage events, adoption awareness programs and post-adoption support.

What volunteer opportunities are currently available?
The volunteer opportunities are constantly changing to fit the needs of our staff, our families and the children we serve.  Please call 918-749-4600 for more information on how you can volunteer your time to help the children. 

Can I send my used clothing to you?
Dillon International is not in a position to accept donations of used clothing.  If you are considering collecting and donating good quality used clothing, we suggest that these items be taken to a local resale shop and the funds you raise can be donated to the Dillon International program of your choice.  Another idea is to donate them to a local shelter. 

How can I send a memorial gift or a donation in honor of another individual?
Honoring a special person or remembering a loved one through your contributions is a wonderful way to express your love and care.  Please note on your payment the name and address of the person you would like the acknowledgement to be sent to.  If you would like this gift to go to a specific program (ex. Vietnam Scholarship Fund, Heart Surgeries in China, etc.) please indicate this in your note.

How does Dillon International send funds overseas?
Generally, funds are transferred twice a month by wire. The funds are wired to our country directors to use for the children in their care.

How can I raise funds for Dillon International’s programs?
We welcome your assistance.  You are invited to become involved in your local family group.  Each family group gets together at different times during the year to raise funds for the children. 

Are contributions to Dillon International tax deductible?
Yes.  All contributions to Dillon International are tax deductible in the United States.  

How much of what I give to Dillon International goes to programs for the children and how much is spent on overhead?
We are very happy to report that the children receive over 90% of all donations and only 8.1% is used for overhead expense. 

How do I know my donations are going where you say they are going?
Dillon International works directly with the orphanage directors in the countries we serve.  Dillon staff travels several times each year, visiting the sites and taking photos of the progress (and future needs).

How do I donate stocks?
Your broker can transfer the stocks electronically to Dillon
International’s brokerage account.  Please contact our Development Office at 918-749-4600.

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