Samaritan’s Purse has deployed staff to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where 83 confirmed cases of Ebola hemorrhagic fever have been identified and 47 confirmed deaths from the disease have been reported, as of Aug. 26. This response supports our country office staff there and others already at work in the region. Our current…
Crisis & Disaster Response
Pray as Samaritan’s Purse Responds to the Latest Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Franklin Graham
Newsletter September
Franklin Graham Update | September Preparing War-Weary Ukrainiansfor a Harsh Winter Preparing War-Weary Ukrainiansfor a Harsh Winter Dear Friend, Winter comes early in Eastern Europe, and it looks like it will be a harsh one for the people of Ukraine. After six months of war, millions are living in badly damaged houses without power or running water as they…
Crisis & Disaster Response
‘I Cannot Thank Them Enough’
“When you go through something like this, you really get scared.” For days, Umberto struggled to breathe normally and his temperature had slowly risen to an alarming 105 degrees. He recognized the warning signs of the disease that had disrupted the daily lives of so many in his Italian community. An ambulance rushed him to…
Health & Medical Ministries
Hospital de Kalukembe, Angola
Hospital de Kalukembe Kalukembe, Angola Hospital Website https://www.healthservicecorps.org/hospitals/kalukembe-hospital/ Mission Organization IESA – Igreja Evangelica Sinodal de Angola Profile Hospital de Kalukembe was started by Dr. Adolf Brechet, a Swiss missionary. The mission dates back even further to 1897 and started as a ministry to help rehabilitate ex-slaves in the then Portuguese colony. Later, Dr. Brechet…
Crisis & Disaster Response
Samaritan’s Purse Serves Christmas Meal in Florida
Nearly three months after Hurricane Ian slammed into southwestern Florida, many families are still struggling to recover from massive wind and water damage to their homes. The Fort Myers community was particularly hard hit, with powerful storm surges and 150-mph sustained winds at landfall. Samaritan’s Purse, in partnership with Mission BBQ, served a hearty Christmas…
Operation Christmas Child
Operation Christmas Child Video PSA’s
Video PSA's Our PSAs are available for use by media outlets and websites in the United States. Unless a kill date is noted, PSAs can be aired indefinitely. If you have any questions regarding PSAs or would like to arrange an interview, please submit a Media Request. Your browser doesn't support embedded videos. Let the…
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Dart Resources
DART Resources General DART Welcome Booklet Samaritan's Purse Apps Password Management DART Availability Survey DART Specialty Training Interest Form Signal App Download for Apple Download for Android Training Humanitarian Response to Conflict and Disaster Building a Better Response Microsoft Office Cheat Sheet BOX Folders DART Resources DART Zoom Events Social DART Facebook Group DART LinkedIn…
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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…
Operation Christmas Child
Host a Packing Party
Packing Party Resources Families and individuals can make fun and meaningful memories by packing shoebox gifts for children in need! What a great way to start a Christmas tradition that emphasizes giving—as the Lord says, "It is more blessed to give than to receive" (Acts 20:35).There's nothing like the personal touch of shopping for and…
Operation Christmas Child
Official Shoebox Gift Suggestions
What Goes in My Shoebox? Make Your Gift Fun, Full, and Personalized. For children around the world, a shoebox is often their very first gift. Given together with the Good News of Jesus Christ, it communicates God’s love to a boy or girl in need. So, it is important to make sure your gift is…
