TLC was founded by Wallace and Eleanor Turnbull in cooperation with ASEBACH, the Haitian churches established in association with the Baptist Haiti Mission.
Wallace Turnbull is one of Haiti’s pioneers in development and missions. Over the course of 70 years, his work changed countless lives and influenced national policy in both Haiti and the United States. For his work, he was decorated with the National Order of Honor and Merit, Haiti’s highest honor.
Eleanor Turnbull has lived and served in Haiti for 70 years with her husband, Wallace, as a pioneer in missions and development. In spite of having no formal medical training, Eleanor became one of the most respected hospital administrators and medical influencers in the country, working to introduce mobile clinics and family planning in rural communities. For her work and service, Eleanor was decorated as a Grand Officer of the Department of Public Health.