Operation Christmas Child
SAMARITAN’S PURSE CELEBRATES 10.6 MILLION SHOEBOX GIFTS COLLECTED FOR CHILDREN IN NEED
BOONE, N.C., Feb. 1, 2019 — Because of the generosity of donors across the United States, Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, collected more than 8.8 million shoeboxes in 2018. Packed with fun toys, school supplies and hygiene items, these gifts bring joy and the eternal hope of the Gospel to children around…
Rebuilds Continue in Hurricane-Ravaged Southeast Texas
When Hurricane Harvey struck southeast Texas in August 2017, the Category 4 storm pounded the region with 130 mph winds and more than 60 inches of rain. Everlena Chambers watched as floodwaters quickly rose in her Houston home, destroying walls and furniture. The mold that soon formed inside her house forced her to leave—for more…
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Press Release Ebola 1-17-19
Samaritan’s Purse Opens Ebola Treatment Center in the Democratic Republic of Congo BOONE, N.C., Jan. 17, 2019 Samaritan’s Purse is once again on the front lines battling the latest outbreak of the deadly and highly contagious Ebola virus. Today the international Christian relief organization opened a 20-bed Ebola treatment center in the Democratic Republic of…
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Press Release Ebola 1-9-19
Samaritan’s Purse Doctors, Nurses Train this Week in North Carolina to Fight Ebola BOONE, N.C., Jan. 9, 2019 THURSDAY–FRIDAY: Disaster Response Specialists Participate in North Wilkesboro Training in Preparation for Ebola Deployment Dozens of medical personnel from across the country are converging in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, training to fight the deadly Ebola virus ravaging…
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Press Release Mozambique Cyclone 03-21-19
FRIDAY AIRLIFT: Samaritan's Purse Responds to deadly cyclone—sending emergency shelter supplies and medical team to Mozambique BOONE, N.C., March 21, 2019 Cyclone Idai caused devastating flooding in Mozambique—killing hundreds, flooding thousands of homes and leaving some 400,000 people displaced. International Christian relief organization Samaritan’s Purse is using its DC-8 cargo jet to deploy critical supplies…
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Ayuda para los venezolanos en crisis
Help Venezuelansin Crisis GIVE NOW Help Venezuelans in Crisis - 014041 $ Give Venezuelan Migrants Find Welcome, Hope in Colombia Desperate families are fleeing into Colombia as neighboring Venezuela faces dire food shortages, power blackouts, and a collapsing national healthcare system. Not only are people dying from lack of nutrition and medical care, the rates…
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Tornados fatales rugieron en Tennessee
Tornadoes swept across Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Dec. 9, causing extensive property damage, dozens of injuries, and at least six deaths. The most devastated areas are in Montgomery County, around Clarksville, and in Davidson County, around Hendersonville, Madison, and Gallatin. The National Weather Service rated the Clarksville storm as an EF3 tornado, with around 700…
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Paquete de prensa del huracán Idalia
Media Resources Media Requests Press Releases Fact Sheets Photos B-roll Hurricane Idalia Response Press Kit Samaritan’s Purse is responding in Florida after Hurricane Idalia left behind a path of destruction for families in the Sunshine State. As news of the approaching storm surfaced, the international Christian relief organization pre-positioned two Disaster Relief Units—tractor-trailers packed with…
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Press Release USDR Rebuilds 05-15-19
Samaritan's Purse Plans to Help More Than 310 Hurricane Victims Return Home International Christian Relief Organization is Helping Families Long-term in N.C., S.C. and Fla., Through Home Repair and Rebuild Programs BOONE, N.C., MAY 15, 2019 As the 2019 hurricane season approaches, Samaritan’s Purse continues to help families recover from last year’s storms. The international…
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DART Newsletter February 2024
DART Newsletter Greetings DART Members, I'm constantly reminded and encouraged how the Lord is always in control, even when circumstances change and the needs are great. He has a plan, and His steadfast love never ceases. As we begin the new year, I want to express my deepest gratitude to each one of you for…
