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Edward Graham Photos
Edward Graham These photographs are available for news media outlet use in coverage of Samaritan's Purse-related stories. If your news outlet uses a photograph, please credit: "Courtesy of Samaritan's Purse." These photographs are not for commercial use. Boone, NC 2024 Edward Graham, Chief Operating Officer for Samaritan's Purse. Turkey, 2023 Edward Graham visits Samaritan's Purse Emergency Field…
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Press Release Governor Kristi Noem Joining Franklin Graham on Samaritan’s Purse Airlift Mission to Deliver Winter Clothing in Western North Carolina
Governor Kristi Noem Joining Franklin Graham on Samaritan’s Purse Airlift Mission to Deliver Winter Clothing in Western North Carolina BOONE, N.C., Nov. 1, 2024—Samaritan’s Purse is airlifting winter clothing into one of the hardest-hit areas of North Carolina this afternoon. Franklin Graham, the president of the international Christian disaster relief and evangelism organization, and South…
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Franklin Graham is Going to Fort Myers to Thank Volunteers and Encourage Homeowners
Franklin Graham is Going to Southwest Florida to Encourage People Devastated by Hurricane Ian and Thank Volunteers Serving on the Ground BOONE, N.C., Oct. 5, 2022—Samaritan’s Purse has mobilized an army of 550 volunteers—with 2,500 more on the way—to help homeowners in three areas that were devastated by Hurricane Ian—Fort Myers, Englewood, and Punta Gorda.…
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Newsletter June 2025
Franklin Graham Update | June Franklin Graham Update | June Gospel Hope for the World Dear Friend, Just a few weeks ago, I had the privilege of convening the European Congress on Evangelism with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association in Berlin, Germany. We brought over 1,000 church and ministry leaders from 55 countries and territories across Europe to focus on proclamation evangelism. Our…
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Tennessee Tornado Response Press Kit
← Media Resources Photos B-roll Press Releases Approved Quotes Fact Sheets Media Contact Kaitlyn Lahm (828) 406-0365 klahm@samaritan.org Tennessee Tornado Response Press Kit When deadly tornados hit Nashville, Tennessee on March 3, Samaritan’s Purse responded immediately—deploying three Disaster Relief Units to the areas hardest hit by the storm. Thousands of volunteers are serving with Samaritan’s Purse…
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A Growing Fleet for Our Global Mission
Samaritan’s Purse President Franklin Graham and key staff members gathered with special guests on Sept. 26 to prayerfully dedicate our new Greensboro Airlift Response Center in North Carolina. The 64,000-square-foot facility will house our newly commissioned Boeing 757 freighter and our Douglas DC-8 combi jet, a long-range workhorse that’s flown more than 185 missions to…
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Celebrating Hope After Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Katrina was unlike any storm we had faced. Days of rooftop and water rescues were covered on local and national news, followed by death tolls, reports of violence and looting, and the horrors as large parts of New Orleans were forced to live for days in a football stadium without power, water, or police…
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Newsletter July 2025
Franklin Graham Update | July Franklin Graham Update | July Tragedy in Texas Guadalupe River Flooding Takes Deadly Toll Dear Friend, During a holiday weekend that was supposed to be filled with celebration, Texas families were hit with unimaginable loss. Flash floods along the Guadalupe River overwhelmed parts of the Hill Country early on Friday, July 4, sweeping away vehicles, camp cabins, and homes.…
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Press Release Samaritan’s Purse Responds to Hurricane Otis
SAMARITAN’S PURSE PROVIDES EMERGENCY RELIEF TO TENS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE IN MEXICO AFTER HURRICANE OTIS Third Cargo Plane Departed Greensboro, North Carolina Today; Airlifting Additional Relief Supplies to Mexico BOONE, N.C., Nov. 9, 2023—Samaritan’s Purse, an international Christian relief organization, responded to Hurricane Otis after the deadly storm destroyed homes, businesses, and livelihoods. The Category…
