Threshold Ministries. Inc. | Child Sponsorship

If you wish to sponsor a child, please call us at (805) 938-5882 or email us at childsponsorship@tmihope.org. In your email please include your name, contact information, the name of the child you wish to sponsor and any questions you may have. Once we receive your email we will contact you with more details regarding our child sponsorship program. The children on the waiting list identified as a "Hope House Child" live in our orphanage or are in need of moving into the orphanage and need a sponsor. Learn more about TMI Hope House for Children.

When reading through the children's bios, please notice the date that is listed for how long the children have been waiting for sponsors. Many children wait for over a year and soon lose hope that they will ever be sponsored. They sometimes are forced to drop out of school and find a job at a very young age in order to support their families. Please consider the children who have been waiting the longest when choosing your child.

Can't afford to sponsor a child by yourself? Sponsor a child with a group of people, perhaps a Bible study group, Sunday school class, church congregation, at your workplace or with an organization. What a loving way to transform a child's life!

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	Zhang, Qingshuo DOB 02/25/2001 HOPE HOUSE CHILD Needs Co-Sponsor In 2004, Zhang, Qingshuo’s father was killed in an accident. His mother remarried and left him with his elderly grandparents who found it difficult to financially care for him. The grandparents only source of income is a small retirement that his grandfather receives. Qingshuo was originally sponsored as an Outreach child, but due to his dire situation he has since been moved to our orphanage, Hope House for Children. His original sponsor is unable to afford the $90.00/month fee to sponsor an orphan. They however do not want to give up his sponsorship. We are looking for someone to co-sponsor with them at $45.00/month. Both sponsors will receive letters, photos, updates etc. Sponsor him today and along with your co-sponsor you both can establish a relationship with him that can provide lots of love and encouragement!
	Yu, Guangyi DOB 04/26/2000 Waiting Since 5/10 HOPE HOUSE CHILD Our staff was called out to check on a boy whose father had just committed suicide a month earlier and whose mother is mentally ill and disappears for weeks or months at time. What they found was a frightened 10 year old boy who had been left to fend for himself. His uncles who lived down the road would sometimes care for him and let Guangyi stay with them, but they were financially unable to provide for him. Our staff took him to our orphanage that same day. Guangyi now has a safe and warm place to call home. He is being loved on by our caring staff and now has a huge family that he can count on. He won’t be going hungry, he has new clothing, a warm bed and will be able to attend school. When asked what the best thing about Hope House was he replied, “ I can now sleep.” No more scary nights being left alone in a house in the country! You can become his sponsor and develop a relationship through cards and letters and be able to give him lots of love and encouragement. Sponsorship will help to defray the cost of caring for Guangyi at Hope House.
	Guan, Xin DOB 03/30/1997 Needs Co-Sponsor Guan, Xin is 13 years old. He has been a sponsored child since 2009. Just recently his sponsor asked if we could search for a co-sponsor to share the expense of sponsorship. The cost to co-sponsor is $20.00/month or $240.00/year. Each sponsor will receive letters, photos, updates etc. In these tough economical times co-sponsorship is a way to bless a child, yet stay within your own budget constraints. A little bit about Xin: When he was first sponsored both of his parents were unemployed. His mother suffers from a heart condition and needs daily medication. His father was suffering from psoitis and was unable to do any heavy lifting. The family was and still is living with Xin's grandparents. They suffered from extreme poverty and needed help. Sponsorship brought this entire family hope. In Xin's letters to his sponsor he speaks about how grateful he is for all the help that his sponsor has provided to both himself and his family. Xin says that his life has changed a lot and that his family no longer worries about not being able to afford to send him to school, or how they are going to get through each day. He says that he wants to do his best so that he can "learn many useful skills and wants to help others who are having difficult times." Today, both parents are employed and the Xin and his family find daily life a bit easier. See what just a litte bit of hope can provide? Xin and his family still need help and now his current sponsor needs some help too. Co-sponsor him today and watch how sponsorship will continue to transform his life!
	Wang, Desheng DOB 01/13/1989 Waiting Since 01/10 Needs New Sponsor Wang, Desheng had been sponsored since he was 10 years old. Recently his sponsor wrote to tell us that they would not be able to continue his sponsorship. We are in search of a new sponsor for him. As a child, his parents divorced and his mother abandoned him. He lived with his father and grandparents for a few years. They were very poor and sponsorship helped him immensely. His parents reunited for a short time, but are now divorced. His mother is a housekeeper and his father can sometimes find temporary work. In his last year of high school, Desheng was suffering from cerebral anemia which caused him to be very ill and he did not do well in school. He took the university entrance exam and scored very low, so he decided to remain in high school another year and take the exam again. In early 2009, Wang, Desheng took the university entrance exam and passed. He has been attending university since the fall of 2009. He is a fashion design major and is doing well. With sponsorship, you can help Desheng realize his dream of graduating from university and becoming a clothing designer. Sponsorship at the university level provides living expense money for the student. Just like college students in the US, Chinese students obtain loans and part time jobs to pay for university. Can you sponsor him today and lighten his financial burden while he studies for his future?
	Liu, Yu DOB 03/16/1990 Waiting Since 01/10 Needs New Sponsor Liu, Yu has been a sponsored child since she was 10. Her sponsors have recently contacted us to say that they are no longer able to sponsor her. Yu has a unique academic story. She had graduated from high school and passed the university entrance exam. However, her score on the exam was not very high so she was restricted as to what universities she could attend. She began her university studies and then decided that she would rather take her final of year of high school over again. This would enable her to acquire more knowledge and skills. She is hoping that by doing this, she will score higher on the university entrance exam and allow her to be accepted at a “better” university. Talk about perseverance!
	An, Zhenmin DOB 11/07/1996 Waiting Since 09/09 An, Zhenmin’s father died from an illness in May 2009. He has an older sister who is attending university. His mother is a farmer and makes little money. It is very difficult for her to afford school tuition for both children since her husband died. It is a good sign that his sister has graduated high school and moved on to university. Obviously this family knows the value of an education. Please give Zhenmin the chance to complete middle school and high school and the opportunity to go on to university. Sponsorship will provide all school fees plus supplies for Zhenmin. He will receive clothing, daily personal hygiene supplies and his family will be provided with supplemental food such as rice, flour, cooking oil and beans. Sponsor him today and ease the financial burden that his mother has by trying to send two children to school. Give Zhenmin and his mother the hope that he can someday also attend university!
	Chen, Xinyu DOB 06/29/2001 Waiting Since 10/09 Chen, Xinyu’s father has leukemia and is in the hospital in Changchun which is about four hours away by car...much more by a bus. In China, you have to care for your relatives who are hospitalized. Xinyu’s mother stays in Changchun to care for his father. He is living with his grandparents. His grandfather suffers from a liver illness. He is retired and receives a small pension. His grandmother is a housekeeper Sponsorship will provide all school fees plus supplies. Song will receive clothing, daily personal hygiene supplies and his family will be provided with supplemental food such as rice, flour, cooking oil and beans. If needed they will be given firewood for cooking and heating. Sponsor him today and give him the opportunity to remain in school. An education will free him from the poverty he faces today.
	Du, Haidong DOB 01/15/95 Waiting Since 07/09 In 2002, Du, Haidong’s mother died from cancer. During her illness the family had to borrow money for her treatment. They are very poor now due to the high cost of her care. Their house is old and needs many repairs. This year the government will provide them with so me help to repair the house. His father is a farmer and only earns a small amount of money. Du, Haidong needs your help to remain in school which will provide him with a good future. Sponsorship provides school tuition, clothing, and enough food for both himself and his father. Threshold can also provide them with firewood or other daily necessities through our Gifts of Hope program. Sponsor him today and change his life forever!
	Zhao, Haisen DOB 01/30/1994 Waiting Since 07/09 Zhao, Haisen’s family live in a small rented house. Both of his parents suffer from medical conditions which make them unable to work. His father has a herniated lumbar disc and has had two surgeries to ease the pain. His mother has a thyroid tumor. They both require daily medications. Their medical costs have thrown this family into extreme poverty. The government does provide them with some help, but it is not enough. Zhao, Haisen needs to remain in school in order to secure a better future for himself. Sponsorship will provide school tuition, clothing, and enough food for both himself and his parents. Sponsor him today and change his life forever!
	Wang, Qian DOB 12/04/1998 Waiting Since 08/09 In 2007 Wang, Qian’s parents divorced. His father left the area and provides no support. His mother suffers from heart disease. She can sometimes find temporary work, but does not earn enough money to support them. Sponsorship will provide hope for this child and his mother. Qian will be provided with school tuition, school supplies, clothing, personal care items and supplemental food (rice, flour, oil, beans etc.) for both him and his mother. Sponsor him today and he can remain in school and be given the chance for a better future!
	Zhang, Yongrui DOB 01/21/1998 Waiting Since 9/09 Zhang, Yongrui’s parents divorced when she was young. She now lives with her father and 70 year old grandfather. Her father is a farmer and makes very little money. It’s hard for him to provide for both his daughter and father. Zhang, Yongrui lives so far from her school that she must board there, which adds extra expenses to her school tuition. She needs your help to remain in school. Sponsorship will provide all school fees plus supplies. Yongrui will receive clothing, daily personal hygiene supplies and her family will be provided with supplemental food such as rice, flour, cooking oil and beans. Sponsor her today and give her the chance to go to school free of the worry that she will have to drop out because her father cannot afford the tuition. Threshold has so many stories of children just like Yonghui who lived a life of poverty and went on to graduate university! Sponsor her and provide her the hope of a better future today!
	Geng, Kuoyuan DOB 05/09/2001 Waiting Since 08/09 In 2008, Geng, Kuoyuan’s parents divorced. His father doesn’t provide any support. His mother suffers from kidney disease and must take daily medication which costs $45.00 a month. Due to her illness she is unable to work. The government provides them with some assistance. They rent a small house and depend on relatives for help. Geng, Kuoyuan needs to remain in school. An education will free him from a life of poverty. Sponsorship will change his life. Your sponsorship dollars will provide Kuoyuan with school tuition, school supplies, clothing, personal care items and will provide supplemental food (rice, flour, oil, beans etc.) for both himself and his mother. Sponsor Kuoyuan today and start him on the path to a better future for both himself and his mother!
	Jiang, Youzhi DOB 08/28/2000 Waiting Since 08/09 Jiang, Youzhi’s parents divorced when he was 4 years old. He and his father then moved in with his grandparents. His father has a hearing disability and because of this finds it difficult to obtain employment. His grandmother farms some vegetables. His grandfather is retired and receives a small amount of money, but not enough to provide for this family. Sponsorship will be a blessing for this entire family. Your sponsorship dollars will provide Youzhi with school tuition, school supplies, clothing, personal care items and will provide supplemental food (rice, flour, oil, beans etc.) for his family. Other necessities such as firewood for cooking and heating will also be provided if needed. Sponsor Youzhi today and place him on a path for a promising future!
	Lin, Mao DOB 09/26/1993 Waiting Since 08/09 In 2006, Lin, Mao’s parents divorced. His father left the area and has not been seen since that time. His mother suffers from back problems and requires daily medication. She can sometimes find temporary work, but generates very little income. Mao and his mother live with a relative. Mao needs to remain in school in order to escape a life of certain poverty. Sponsorship will change his life. Your sponsorship dollars will provide Mao with school tuition, school supplies, clothing, personal care items and will provide supplemental food (rice, flour, oil, beans etc.) for his family. Give him the chance to remain in school and bring this family hope for a better future!
	Cheng, Yu DOB 06/21/2002 Waiting Since 09/09 Cheng, Yu’s father suffers from back problems and is unable to do heavy work. His mother plants crops, but makes very little money doing this. Yu is a good student and loves school, but this family finds it very difficult to afford his tuition. He needs your help to remain in school. Sponsorship will provide all school fees plus supplies. Yu will receive clothing, daily hygiene supplies and his family will be provided with supplemental food such as rice, flour, cooking oil and beans. Sponsorship will ease the burden this family feels when trying to provide for their son. Sponsor Yu today and change his life forever!
	Zhang, Yongqing DOB 10/01/1999 Waiting Since 09/09 In 2007, Zhang, Yongqing’s parents divorced and abandoned him. He now lives with his aunt and uncle. They are farmers and have a daughter who is attending high school. It is so difficult for them to provide for two children. They need your help to raise Yongqing. Sponsorship will provide all school fees plus supplies for Yongqing. He will receive clothing, daily personal hygiene supplies and his family will be provided with supplemental food such as rice, flour, cooking oil and beans. Sponsor him today and ease the financial burden of his aunt and uncle as they selfishly try to care for him. Bless them for taking on this responsibility! Give Yongqing the chance for a bright future with the gift of an education!
	Wang, Jiawei DOB 06/24/2001 Waiting Since 09/09 In 2005, Wang, Jiawei’s parents divorced. His mother left the area. Jiawei and his father now live with his grandmother. His father suffers disabilities in both of his arms and is unable to work. His grandmother is a farmer. This family stuggles each day. It has become very difficult to afford school tuition for Jiawei. Sponsorship will provide all school fees plus supplies for Jiawei. He will receive clothing, daily personal hygiene supplies and his family will be provided with supplemental food such as rice, flour, cooking oil and beans. Sponsor him today and allow him to remain in school. An education provides a way out of poverty. Threshold has so many stories of children just like Jiawei who lived a life of poverty and went on to graduate university! Sponsor him and provide him the hope of a better future today!
	Zhao, Xueyu DOB 01/10/2001 Waiting Since 09/09 Zhao, Xueyu’s parents are farmers. She has a younger sister who is 2 years old. Her parents find it very difficult to properly provide for their children with the little money they make from farming. Zhao, Xueyu is a good student and it is so important that she remains in school. An education will provide her the opportunity to free herself from a certain life of poverty. Sponsorship will provide all school fees plus supplies. Xueyu will receive clothing, daily personal hygiene supplies and her family will be provided with supplemental food such as rice, flour, cooking oil and beans. Sponsor her today and give her the chance to go to school and make a better life for herself. Threshold has so many stories of children just like Xueyu who lived a life of poverty and went on to graduate university!
	Wang, Yu DOB 07/06/2001 Waiting Since 08/09 Wang, Yu’s parents divorced when she was very young. She and her father then moved in with her grandparents. Her grandparents are elderly and have no income. Her father is a farmer, and does not earn enough money to provide for this family of four. Sponsorship will change her life. Your sponsorship dollars will provide Yu with school tuition, school supplies, clothing, personal care items and will provide supplemental food (rice, flour, oil, beans etc.) for her family. Sponsor Yu today and bring hope for a brighter future for this young child and her family!
	Zhu, Zhijun DOB 01/10/2001 Waiting Since 09/09 Zhu, Zhijun lives with his mother, father and twin brother. He is a good student and needs help to remain in school. His father drives a peddle cab and earns some money but not enough to support his family. His mother suffers with low blood pressure and is unable to work. Sponsorship will provide all school fees plus supplies for Zhijun. He will receive clothing, daily personal hygiene supplies and his family will be provided with supplemental food such as rice, flour, cooking oil and beans. Sponsor him today and allow him to remain in school. It is very stressful for the children to know that it is possible that they will have to quit school because their parents cannot afford the tuition. Zhijun’s twin brother does not do well in school. Possibly if he sees his brother succeed, he will try harder and become a better student. An education will give both boys the opportunity to free themselves from a life of poverty.