Solicitation Disclosure

Certain states require written disclosures for nonprofit organizations soliciting contributions. Individual state disclosures where Piercing Word is registered are below. Registration with a state does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by that state.

Colorado: Colorado residents may obtain copies of registration and financial documents from the office of the Secretary of State, 303-894-2860, www.sos.state.co.us re Registration 20223031945.

Florida: (Registration #: CH70079) A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the division of consumer services by calling toll-free at 1-800-HELP-FLA or online at www.FloridaConsumerHelp.com. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state.

Georgia: A full and fair description of the programs and activities of HOPE International and its financial statement are available upon request at Piercing Word.

Illinois: Contracts and reports regarding HOPE International are on file with the Illinois Attorney General.

Maryland: For the cost of postage and copying, documents and information filed under the Maryland charitable organizations laws can be obtained from the Secretary of State, Charitable Division, State House, Annapolis, MD 21401, 800-825-4510.

New Jersey: Information filed with the Attorney General concerning this charitable solicitation and the percentage of contributions received by the charity during the last reporting period that were dedicated to the charitable purpose may be obtained from the Attorney General of the state of New Jersey by calling 973-504-6215 and is available on the internet at www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/charfrm.htm. Registration with the Attorney General does not imply endorsement.

Pennsylvania: The official registration and financial information of Piercing Word may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.

Virginia: Financial statements are available from the State Division of Consumer Affairs, Department of Agricultural and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 1163, Richmond, VA 23218.

For information about other states not listed above, please call Piercing Word at 888-244-3461, ext. 7.

— as of April, 2023