Jenny Smith from TCH

Jenny has been a wealth of information, she’s graciously responded to another list of my questions. It is so important to get as much information as possible prior to traveling to China. Once we’re home and busily settling into a routine, piecing together her history will be much more difficult and as time continues it will be less accessible.
Jenny’s History: She is originally from Conway, SC and moved to China from CA more than five years ago with her husband. She is the “volunteer” Executive Director of TCH, which she considers her ministry in helping orphans in China.
Photos: Jenny emailed us the original photos of the ones I copied from their old newsletters. So we now know exactly when they were taken (rather than guessing) and they are much better quality. Jenny said when she comes to the Adoption Center to meet us she will bring a photo album of Violet that was made by a volunteer of her time at TCH. How exciting!
Emma Thompson: The Emma Thompson Sunday School Class at the First Methodist Church in Conway, SC provided the funding for Violet’s cleft lip surgery. The Sunday School was named after Jenny’s great-grandmother. They heard about TCH through her mother who came to speak to the Sunday School Class. After her mother shared about TCH the class wanted to help make a difference in the life of a child by providing funding their surgery. Jenny selected Violet for them to sponsor, she was their second sponsored child. Jenny also gave us contact information for a person in the class.
Dongguan No. I High School: Jenny knows a teacher at the school and he asked her to come share with the students about TCH and making a difference in the lives of orphans in China. So that’s how Violet ended up as ‘Show and Tell’.
Foster Parents: Jenny responded that we could meet Violet’s foster parents if we’re able to visit TCH.