Hurricane Maria devastated the island of Dominica on September 18, 2017. The Category 5 storm directly affected 90 percent of the population, causing $1.37 billion in damages. The island is not only vulnerable to hurricanes, but also tropical storms, landslides, floods, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions. Samaritan’s Purse surveyed church leaders in Dominica in 2018 and…
Programas de Mujeres
Un regalo inesperado
Bernadette was troubled when she found out she was pregnant with her fifth child. Her family lives in poverty in the slums of Manila in the Philippines. Bernadette worried about how they would provide for another child. She had second thoughts about keeping the baby and drank alcohol despite being pregnant. At the time, Bernadette…
Residents Give Thanks as Volunteers Lend a Hand in Eastern Oregon
“The storm was just supposed to be rain for two days. It was not supposed to be a big deal,” shared homeowner Russ Clinkenbeard. “It was so surprising how fast it happened.” Some eight to ten inches of water burst into his home as he tended to his 2-year-old son while his wife was at…
Operation Christmas Child
You, Too, Can Become a Year-Round Volunteer!
Have you ever considered getting more involved with Operation Christmas Child? It’s not just a holiday ministry—more than 9,000 people across the United States volunteer year-round with this Samaritan’s Purse project! They serve in roles ranging from area leadership to logistics to community relations to church relations. LEARN MORE ABOUT SERVING AS A YEAR-ROUND VOLUNTEER…
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Press Release COVID19 Italy Response 03-17-20
Samaritan's Purse Responding to COVID-19 Crisis in Italy BOONE, N.C., March 16, 2020 DC-8 Cargo Plane To Airlift Emergency Field Hospital, Medical Team, and Critical Aid Tomorrow, the Samaritan's Purse DC-8 will airlift a 68-bed Emergency Field Hospital to northern Italy. The cargo plane will carry approximately 20 tons of medical equipment, a specialized respiratory…
Samaritan’s Purse Completes Work in Arkansas
Samaritan’s Purse has completed work in Arkansas where an EF-3 tornado ripped a 20-mile destructive path through Jonesboro communities on Saturday, causing damage to hundreds of homes. A number of homes were completely destroyed and 22 people were injured as the city and surrounding neighborhoods took a direct hit. This was one of three tornadoes…
Proyecto de Ayuda para Crisis & Desastres
Samaritan’s Purse Airlifts Medical Supplies to Alaska
The Samaritan’s Purse DC-8 aircraft landed in Alaska on Monday, April 6, with over 8 tons of supplies critical for the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. At the request of the governor’s office, we provided hospital beds, thermometers, and personal protective equipment such as masks, gloves, and gowns. These will be delivered to rural areas…
Proyecto de Ayuda para Crisis & Desastres
Diary of a Night at Our Central Park Hospital
6:30 PM: The night shift arrives at the emergency field hospital for their shift. Most of them have gotten just a few hours of sleep despite having gotten back to their rooms 11 hours ago. They’re tired but restless, a mixture of fatigue and adrenaline that keeps them tossing around in their beds. Even as…
Nuestro Ministerio
Diary of Life and Death at Our Central Park Hospital
Diary of a Night at Our Central Park Hospital As night falls in New York City, a dedicated team of medical professionals show up for work at the Samaritan’s Purse emergency field hospital in Central Park.This is the story of the night as they battle the deadly COVID-19 pandemic in the tents. 6:30 PM The…
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Mother’s Day 2020
Mother's Day Encouragement fromCissie Graham Lynch This Mother's Day looks a lot different than in years past. The coronavirus pandemic has changed both our daily lives as moms and the way we are able to celebrate this day. Facebook Twitter email Each of our stories and challenges are different, but the coronavirus is the common…
