PHOTO GALLERY | View More » Seventy-three Haitian boys and girls, ranging in age from 2 to 16, moved into their new life at the Greta Home and Academy on December 15. The facility, built and supported by Samaritan’s Purse, was dedicated to the glory of God in a ceremony the same day. The home is named after Fox News host Greta Van Susteren for her advocacy on behalf of the people of Haiti. Van Susteren and her husband John Coale, along with Franklin Graham, … [Read more...]
Samaritan’s Purse Photo Blogs
Dedication of the Greta Home and Academy
diciembre 18, 2012
2012 Year in Pictures
See an overview of our work in 2012 as captured through the lenses of our staff photographers.
diciembre 11, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY | View More » Samaritan's Purse programs have brought aid and the assurance of God's love to thousands of people around the world this year. See an overview of our work in 2012 as captured through the lenses of our staff photographers. … [Read more...]
Hurricane Sandy Relief
Samaritan’s Purse responded within hours after the enormous superstorm made landfall in late October.
noviembre 5, 2012
Samaritan’s Purse responded within hours after the enormous superstorm made landfall in late October. We began bringing physical help and spiritual comfort to homeowners affected by the hurricane out of our bases in New Jersey and New York.We have worked on over 1,000 homes. … [Read more...]
Tansen Mission Hospital – Serving the Needy for 60 years
The small town of Tansen is set on a hillside of the Southern Himalayas in central Nepal. Tansen Mission Hospital was started in this remote area as a clinic nearly 60 years ago and now provides inpatient treatment to more than 11,300 people per year.
octubre 10, 2012
The small town of Tansen is set on a hillside of the Southern Himalayas in central Nepal. Tansen Mission Hospital was started in this remote area as a clinic nearly 60 years ago and now provides inpatient treatment to more than 11,300 people per year. … [Read more...]
Hurricane Issac Disaster Relief
Thousands of homes were damaged by wind or flooded when Hurricane Isaac swept through Louisiana in late August.
septiembre 26, 2012
Thousands of homes were damaged by wind or flooded when Hurricane Isaac swept through Louisiana in late August. Samaritan's Purse sent Disaster Relief Units to LaPlace and Lacombe, Louisiana, and mobilized volunteers to mud-out flooded homes, put tarps on damaged roofs, and remove tree limbs and debris from yards. … [Read more...]
The Village Samaritan
Samaritan's Purse developed the Village Samaritan program to overcome this gap in health care by training community members to recognize the warning signs of illness and provide basic medicine.
septiembre 5, 2012
People living in remote areas in smaller villages frequently have limited access to medical care. Many families go without help, causing individuals to die from common illnesses that could have been easily treated. Samaritan's Purse developed the Village Samaritan program to overcome this gap in health care by training community members to recognize the warning signs of illness and provide basic medicine. They not only help bring treatment, but also educate families in how to prevent diseases … [Read more...]
Samaritan Lodge Alaska — Operation Heal Our Patriots
Six wounded Army heroes and their spouses recently spent time at Samaritan Lodge Alaska enjoying outdoor activities surrounded by the majestic beauty of the Alaska wilderness.
agosto 23, 2012
WEEK 8, 2012: Six wounded Army heroes and their spouses spent time at Samaritan Lodge Alaska enjoying outdoor activities surrounded by the majestic beauty of the Alaska wilderness. The couples enjoyed a time of relaxation and rejuvenation, while focusing on each other and strengthening their marriages. During the week, an amputee and his wife climbed a mountain peak, a wounded Army sergeant was baptized in Lake Clark, and all the couples enjoyed a time of bonding and sharing stories around the … [Read more...]
Finding Faith After the Flood – Eastern TN Flood Relief
On August 5, raging floodwater caused by six inches of rain in just a few hours damaged 173 homes in Johnson City, Tenn. Most of the homeowners did not have flood insurance because their homes were not located in a known floodplain.
agosto 21, 2012
On August 5, raging floodwater caused by six inches of rain in just a few hours damaged 173 homes in Johnson City, Tenn. Most of the homeowners did not have flood insurance because their homes were not located in a known floodplain. Samaritan's Purse responded with a team and tools to remove debris and silt from homes and properties. The first homeowners we helped were Bill and Wanalynn Chapman. The couple has owned a miniature horse farm for more than 20 years. When the flood reached their … [Read more...]
Operation Heal Our Patriots
The first group of wounded military personnel and spouses to visit Samaritan Lodge Alaska in June enjoyed fishing, hiking, and the beautiful Alaska scenery. Most of all, they appreciated the opportunity to get away for a week and to spend time with each other.
julio 3, 2012
The first group of wounded military personnel and spouses to visit Samaritan Lodge Alaska in June enjoyed fishing, hiking, and the beautiful Alaska scenery. Most of all, they appreciated the opportunity to get away for a week and to spend time with each other. They had the opportunity to grow closer as a couple while attending marriage enrichment classes. Throughout the summer, Samaritan's Purse shared God’s healing love with nearly 80 couples. … [Read more...]
New Mexico Wildfires
junio 29, 2012
Samaritan's Purse is responding to wildfires that have consumed parts of Colorado and New Mexico. The photos below are from our response in New Mexico, where staff and volunteers are sifting through the ashes to find valuables for homeowners and removing debris to the roadside for cleanup. … [Read more...]
