Mission-Minded Interpreter (MMI) Fund

Lack of funding is one major barrier for Deaf leaders being trained in the field they’ve been called to. Ministries may be surprised by a request and/or interpreting costs are not reflected in  their budget. We earnestly want Deaf leaders to be able to step into God’s calling on their lives.

We are addressing this barrier by creating a Mission Minded Interpreter Fund through the proceeds of Sonshine School training content. The fund allows us to match, supplement or cover interpreter costs. 

Currently, the barrier is high. We have depleted the MMI fund to cover round trip travel expenses for seven volunteer interpreters and co-navigators. Six more pro bono interpreters still need coverage for their round trip expenses as they provide communication access for a DeafBlind missionary in training.

Join us in breaking down barriers for Deaf leaders all over the world striving to step into what God has for them by donating your time, money, air miles, or prayers.

We are rejoicing over the fact that there is an increasing number of Deaf leaders and missionaries who are pursuing opportunities that require interpreters. Additionally, camps, conferences, and events are desiring to create access for Deaf attendees but do not have the funds. Cost is the greatest barrier to serving these needs.

Mission Minded Interpreters help remove barriers so the Deaf community can be equipped and served well for what God has in store for them. Sonshine provides discounts and matching money together with Mission-Minded Interpreters who are willing to raise support and/or reduce their rates to serve these needs. We have several needs coming up and anticipate more requests coming in for the summer months. Some of the opportunities are paid (lower rates), and some are pro bono. 

We invite you to consider the following:

Prayerfully consider your role to PRAY, SEND, or GO.

• PRAY:

•     Join us in praying for fundraising opportunities that will specifically remove barriers for Deaf leaders to grow. 

• SEND (receipts available for tax purposes):

• Mail a check (payable to Outreach, Inc) to:
  Outreach, Inc. ℅ Sonshine Interpreting
  P.O. Box 680623, Franklin, TN 37068

• Click Here to give online (email us to designate your gift admin@sonshineinterpreting.com). Note: Outreach, Inc. is a nonprofit run by Jeramy Williams, the husband of Araya Williams (the owner of Sonshine).

• Donate your airline miles for interpreter travel. Contact admin@sonshineinterpreting.com 

• Use the links at the end of this email to ASK 3-5 others (individuals, ministries, or churches to consider joining us in removing barriers for Deaf leaders.

• GO/SERVE:

• Contact admin@sonshineinterpreting.com and let us know your availability.