Samaritan’s Purse Gives Keys to a Brand-New Home to Alabama Tornado Survivor
BOONE, N.C., Dec. 18, 2019Just in Time for Christmas, Earnestine Reese, Who Became Famous for Her Prayer Closet, Is Welcomed Home
Despite losing everything in the deadly March tornadoes, Alabama homeowner, Earnestine Reese, thanked God. Her story made national headlines when the only room left standing was her prayer closet.
Nine months later, Reese is again thanking God. This time for her new home rebuilt by Samaritan’s Purse. On Friday, the N.C.-based organization will hand over the keys, welcoming her home for Christmas.
Earnestine Reese’s new home contains three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a safe room with concrete, steel-reinforced walls, but most importantly—a prayer closet.
“When Ms. Reese lost everything, she thanked God,” dijo Franklin Graham, president and CEO of Samaritan's Purse. “As soon as I heard her story, I knew we had to help. Samaritan’s Purse is excited to welcome Ms. Reese home just in time for Christmas.”
¿Qué
Earnestine Reese Receives Keys to New Home
¿Cuándo
Friday, Dec. 20 at 2:00 p.m.
¿Dónde
998 Lee Road 39
Opelika, AL 36804
Oportunidades para los medios
- Interview Earnestine Reese, homeowner who miraculously survived the storm
- Interview Edward Graham, son of Franklin Graham
- High-quality photos of Earnestine Reese's home in March available upon request
- Photos and B-roll of Friday's dedication available upon request by 12/21
- Video of Earnestine Reese’s daughter recounting her story
On-Site Media Contact
Kaitlyn Lahm,
+1 828.406.0365
klahm@samaritan.org
Samaritan’s Purse responded to the violent tornadoes in March with disaster response specialists, heavy equipment and teams of volunteers. More than 1,400 volunteers helped 110 families by clearing debris, tarping roofs and searching for personal belongings. In addition to rebuilding Reese’s home, Samaritan’s Purse replaced thirteen manufactured homes and installed eleven storm shelters in Opelika, Alabama.
Basada en Boone, Carolina del Norte, Samaritan's Purse responde a las necesidades físicas y espirituales de los individuos en situaciones de crisis, especialmente en lugares donde no existen muchas personas ayudando. Liderada por el Presidente y Director Ejecutivo Franklin Graham, Samaritan's Purse trabaja en más de 100 países brindando ayuda a las víctimas de guerra, enfermedades, desastres, pobreza, hambruna y persecución. Para más información, visítanos en: SamaritansPurse.org/espanol.
