Not in 40 years had Dexter Bunte seen such devastation in his community of Highland Falls, New York. Until July 9 the stream that ran by his house was merely a harmless feature adding to the area’s quaint beauty. “It was a babbling brook. My kids used to get excited when it would rise a…
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Compartimos la esperanza en Cristo con los propietarios de Vermont después de las inundaciones
Homeowners John and Bethanny sat helpless as the flood waters began to rise, breaking the glass windows and filling their house. Nine inches of rain in two days submerged Barre, Vermont, with flooding like they had never seen before. “Water came pouring in and filled the lower level of my house. In some rooms, up…
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Milagro en la Avenida Mountain
Mountain Avenue is the memorable entrance into Highland Falls, New York. This winding street cascades from its hilltop start down into the quaint town center, not far from the banks of the Hudson River. The avenue, with houses crammed along its sides, offers a tight-knit community with neighbors who rely on each other and stay…
Edward Graham dedica hogares nuevos en Mississippi
Edward Graham, chief operating officer at Samaritan’s Purse, visited Rolling Fork, Mississippi, August 3 to celebrate new homes provided by Samaritan’s Purse for families whose homes were destroyed in the storms. “This isn’t just a gift from Samaritan’s Purse. It’s from the church, the body of Christ,” Edward told homeowner Elijah Washington. “We go to…
Finaliza la ayuda para las inundaciones en el Noreste
In early July, historic rainfall in the Northeast prompted severe flooding that devastated homeowners. Samaritan’s Purse responded in the communities of Highland Falls, New York, and Barre, Vermont, and their surrounding areas to provide much-needed relief. Over the past weeks, dedicated volunteers have worked to mud out homes as well as remove soaked drywall and…
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Nuestra respuesta a los incendios forestales en Hawaii
UPDATE (Aug. 15): Please see our latest story on the Maui wildfires, go to “Airlifting Relief Supplies.” UPDATE (Aug. 14): Sadly, the death toll continues to rise, reaching more than 95. The Maui fire is now the deadliest U.S. wildfire in over a century. Please pray for Samaritan’s Purse as we assess needs and prepare…
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Los voluntarios trabajan duro en Maui
UPDATE (Aug. 18): Samaritan’s Purse teams began serving in Kula yesterday at the home of Paul and Marina, who lost the house they were renting in the blaze. During the day as volunteers worked, an additional fire popped up in the woods on the property and they extinguished the flames. The team also cut down…
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La esperanza se eleva en el interior de Maui
Residents said the wildfires seemed to erupt all across Maui. Amid trees and homes, it sprouted deadly flames as fast as the hurricane winds sweeping the island at 80 mph. The same day that Lahaina was consumed along the island’s western coast, the fires spread to the town of Kula, just east and about 3,000…
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Respondemos a los incendios forestales de Spokane County
UPDATE (Sept. 1): Volunteer teams have begun helping families in Spokane County sift through the ashes of their homes that were lost in the recent wildfires. One couple was especially grateful that volunteers were able to retrieve some treasured Christmas tree ornaments as well as the swords that belonged to their son who passed away…
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Samaritan’s Purse Volunteers Hard at Work in Florida
UPDATE (Sept. 1): Volunteers started work on Friday in Taylor County, Florida, serving homeowners in Jesus’ Name by cutting and clearing fallen trees and removing debris. Teams will also begin work soon in Pasco County in New Port Richey, Florida, mucking out flooded homes. SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER IN FLORIDA Billy Graham Rapid Response Team…
