A mud slide caused severe damage to Max and Melanie Murphy’s mobile home when Hurricane Helene tore through their Burnsville, North Carolina, community. “We didn’t know what we were going to do,” Melanie said. She was encouraged when a Samaritan’s Purse team arrived to check on them and saw the destruction. “Before we knew it,…
Proyecto de Ayuda para Crisis & Desastres
Samaritan’s Purse Serves Thanksgiving Lunch to Hurricane Ian Survivors
With many Florida residents still reeling from the devastation of Hurricane Ian, Samaritan’s Purse served a hearty Thanksgiving meal to residents of Englewood. The community was devastated when Ian, one of the strongest storms to ever hit the Sunshine State, roared through the area in late September. Families are still struggling to recover from massive…
U.S. Disaster Relief & Rebuild
A gift to U.S. Disaster Relief & Rebuild equips us to respond to natural disasters across our nation. Samaritan’s Purse mobilizes and equips thousands of volunteers to provide emergency relief to survivors of floods, tornadoes, wildfires, and hurricanes. Wherever we go, we bring comfort and the hope of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. In the…
Voluntarios Inspirados a Proclamar el Evangelio
Last week, more than 1,200 Samaritan’s Purse Disaster Relief volunteers and Billy Graham Rapid Response Team chaplains gathered for the 2022 Sharing Hope in Jesus’ Name Conference in Orlando, Florida. This was a long-awaited, in-person reunion of the disaster relief “family” following the inaugural conference in 2019. The pandemic did not, however, prevent volunteers from…
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Ayudando después del huracán Ian
Overview Photos Videos Help Victims of Hurricane Ian U.S. Disaster Relief 013622 $ Give Samaritan’s Purse has three Disaster Relief Units in Florida—Fort Myers, Englewood, and Punta Gorda—where volunteers are helping hurting homeowners in Jesus' Name. Hurricane Ian made landfall as a Category 4 storm on Sept. 28, delivering 150-mph winds, heavy rain, and a…
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Hurricane Helene: Rebuilding Lives One Year Later
Hurricane Helene Rebuilding Lives One Year Later Recovery continues across western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee as Samaritan's Purse helps families rebuild after the devastating storm. When Benny Messer watched floodwaters sweep away his Waynesville, North Carolina, home last September, he couldn't imagine starting over. He and his wife, Keeva, had lived at the same…
Proyecto de Ayuda para Crisis & Desastres
Ayuda por el huracán: números de contacto para propietarios
Samaritan’s Purse has bases in Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina from which we are serving homeowners in need after Hurricane Helene. We are also responding to Hurricanes Milton and Francine. Please contact us at 833-747-1234 and you will get a menu of options that includes all areas. Contact Number for Homeowners: 833-747-1234 Watauga County, North…
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2025 Year-End Report
2025 Year-End Report Thank You! God has called Samaritan’s Purse to bring physical relief to hurting people worldwide while sharing the Gospel. From delivering emergency supplies to providing critical medical care, our work has an eternal purpose because our focus is on Jesus Christ. Your partnership in 2025 helped us reach disaster victims, starving and displaced families,…
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Biography: Edward Graham
Edward Graham Chief Operating Officer, Samaritan's Purse As Chief Operating Officer, Edward Graham oversees the international and domestic operations of Samaritan’s Purse. He frequently travels to disaster areas to coordinate operations and encourage families impacted by catastrophic events. He also meets with key government officials and church leaders in affected areas to establish relationships and to…
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Don’t Ask Why, Ask What
Watch the video above as Ricky Skaggs, a 15-time Grammy award winner and longtime friend of Franklin Graham, talks about the work of Samaritan’s Purse around the world. He urges viewers to get involved—we should all be asking “What can I do?” when a disaster hits. Samaritan’s Purse currently offers volunteering opportunities in three locations…
