From Taiwan to Brooklyn to Volunteering with Refugees with Jenny Chau - Ep. 115

Welcome to episode 115 of The American Dream in the Eyes of Immigrants Podcast. I am your host, Heidy De La Cruz, and I am on a mission to change the narrative of immigration one immigrant story at a time!Jenny Chau shares her journey from Taiwan to Brooklyn, where she navigated cultural transition, religious conversion, and a calling to serve others.In this episode, Jenny reflects on her family’s move from rural Taiwan to the diverse neighborhoods of Brooklyn, motivated by her mother’s career aspirations. She opens up about the cultural shock of adapting to a new environment, her path from a career in software consulting to missionary work, and how her faith became the foundation for her life’s mission.Jenny takes us through her passion for service, highlighting her volunteer work with Bethany Christian Services, where she supported refugee families. She shares her personal connection to the refugee experience through her grandmother’s story and explains how those experiences deepened her commitment to walking alongside others in their transitions.With Love, HeidyConnect with Jenny:InstagramContact Your RepresentativeDonate to AbaraDonate to Orlando Center for JusticeDonate to Bethany Christian Services You can now become an official supporter of The American Dream in The Eyes of Immigrants podcast for just $10 a month!Your support helps cover production costs, ensuring we continue bringing powerful immigrant stories to life. And as a thank you, you'll get exclusive access to:✨ Behind-the-scenes content🎙️ Special Q&A sessions with me🔓 Ad-free episodes! If this podcast has inspired you, moved you, or made you feel seen, this is your chance to be part of its growth. Your support truly makes a difference!Sign up now and join our exclusive community on Substack!!! 💛 Check out the full list of different ways you can support the podcast. *This podcast is sponsored by SoVerve Marketing GroupIr Al Sol SwimwearCapital BPGFar From Home PodcastKaza Law ImmigrationFor sponsorship opportunities, send an email to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] a one-time donation here: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=2C3JDALUGTS6E Start your podcast in 6-weeks or less with The V.O.I.C.E. Method Podcast Launch Course! Learn everything from tech, podcast hosting sites, editing, Podcast SEO, and more! Find out more information hereAnd if you refer a client to me and they sign up for 1:1 Podcast Launch Coaching, you will receive $50! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.