Thornwell Home For Children

Community Connections:

Lending a Helping Hand

June 28, 2008

On Saturday, June 28, the young men of TPH Cottage packed groceries for seniors, served meals and bussed tables at the 2nd Presbyterian Church Soup Kitchen in Spartanburg, SC. The 5 youth, joined by Family Teacher Jim Cornelius and Christian Educator, Finley Sutton, worked from 9am to 1pm alongside the folks of Nazareth Presbyterian Church of Moore, SC. TPH was so inspired by their experience that they plan to make helping out at the soup kitchen a regular part of their mission work.

April 26, 2008

A huge THANK YOU to the young ladies of both Sarah's and Berkele Cottages for lending a hand during the annual Camp Fellowship Workday on Saturday, April 26th. The girls, along with their Family Teachers, worked all day to clean out the boat house and clear trash from the lake area!

Thornwell Birds on Display at the Upcounty History Museum

April 25, 2008

The exhibition, Naturalists in South Carolina: Audubon in Context, will be on display April 29-September 7, 2008 at the Upcountry History

Museum located in Downtown Greenville, SC.

Featured in the exhibit are a number of birds, large and small, collected by Thornwell founder, Dr.William Plumer Jacobs in the early 1800's. Click here to visit the Upcounty History Museum's website and learn more.

Baby Animal Day encore

April 17, 2008

Thank you, Joe Adair Outdoor Center, for bringing your amimal friends to share with the children of Laurens County on April 17.

Presbyterian College 2nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt

March 16, 2008

The children of Thornwell attended the Presbyterian College Easter celebration on Sunday, March 16, 2008. They not only enjoyed the excitement of the egg hunt, but also enjoyed making crafts, having their faces painted, playing games and of course, a
visit with the Easter Bunny.

Souper Bowl Celebration

February 5, 2008

During the 2008 Souper Bowl of Caring, Thornwell Youth raised $900 and collected 388 food items.The cash, canned goods and other food items were donated to United Ministries in Clinton, SC.