Theological Base
We are grounded in the Gospel call to serve the poor.
Integrity and Accountability
Honesty and transparency are necessary to operate an efficient and effective organization.
Dignity of the Person
Recognizing the God-given dignity of each person is essential to sincere, lasting, loving relationships.
Respectful Relationships
A relationship of mutual respect between sponsor and sponsored person is central to Unbound's mission.
Guided by their faith and inspired by the principles of Catholic social teaching, Bob, Bud and Jim Hentzen, their sister Nadine Pearce and their friend Jerry Tolle envisioned an innovative, highly personalized sponsorship program. Bob and Jerry were former missionaries who witnessed firsthand the devastating effects of poverty while working in Latin America. They met hard-working families struggling heroically to make better lives for their children.
In 1981, our founders created a program that would invite people to partner with these families to support and encourage them. Their goal was to empower families and connect the world not only with their struggles, but also with their incredible gifts.
Over the years, the sponsorships of over 1 million children, students and elders have created brighter futures around the world and transformed the lives of both sponsored friends and sponsors.
"Since the very beginning, the founders [of Unbound] dreamed of freeing God's people from hunger, from slavery, from pain. Our calling at this historic moment is to be gentle, balanced leaders in our world."
-BOB HENTZEN, CO-FOUNDER
91.4% program support
3.8% administration
4.8% fundraising
Unbound partners with families living in poverty, empowering them to become self-sufficient and fulfill their desired potential.
1 Elmwood Ave.
Kansas City, KS 66103
504 203 499
