Franklin Graham met with storm survivors in Jamaica on Sunday in Black River. Earlier in the weekend, our DC-8 aircraft carried more than 9,000 Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts to the island for children affected by Hurricane Melissa. It was the final mission for this historic aircraft. Franklin Graham visited Black River and other communities…
Crisis & Disaster Response
Franklin Graham Sees Relief Work in Jamaica; Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes Delivered
Operation Christmas Child
Franklin Graham Celebrates 25 Years of Operation Christmas Child at Charlotte Event
Franklin Graham, along with several hundred enthusiastic volunteers from across the country, celebrated Operation Christmas Child’s 25th year of sending shoeboxes to children in need with an energetic, praise-filled ceremony on Nov. 29. The event was held at the Samaritan’s Purse Charlotte Processing Center. “We want to dedicate these boxes to God for His glory…
Crisis & Disaster Response
Franklin Graham Travels to Israel for 20th Ambulance Dedication
Samaritan’s Purse President Franklin Graham and COO Edward Graham gathered in Jerusalem Sunday with three generations of their family to dedicate the 20th ambulance given by Samaritan’s Purse to Magen David Adom, Israel’s national ambulance service. U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee and Pastor Greg Laurie, whose congregation, Harvest Church of California and Hawaii helped…
Our Ministry
On the Ground Podcast Linktree
On the Ground with Samaritan's Purse A podcast taking you to the frontlines and behind the scenes of Samaritan's Purse work around the world. Learn More Explore more of the work of Samaritan's Purse, check out these links below. 35 Gifts of Hope Check out this year's Samaritan's Purse Christmas Catalog Learn More Fearless with Cissie Graham Lynch Listen…
Media
Press Release: Samaritan’s Purse DC-8 Makes Final Flight from Greensboro, Delivering Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes to Hurricane-Ravaged Jamaica
Samaritan’s Purse DC-8 Makes Final Flight from Greensboro, Delivering Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes to Hurricane-Ravaged Jamaica BOONE, N.C., Dec. 4, 2025 —This Friday, December 5th, the last U.S.-registered DC-8 will embark on its final mission—carrying 9,200 shoebox gifts to Jamaica. These Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes are packed with toys, school supplies, and personal care items…
Our Ministry
Operation Heal Our Patriots 2022 Special Report
Hope for the Journey Dear Friend, The wounded veterans who participate in Operation Heal Our Patriots tell us some heartbreaking stories. After multiple combat deployments, many return home with post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, and other physical and emotional wounds. All of the couples who come to our Samaritan Lodge Alaska are in fragile…
Discipleship, Education & Training
Couples Celebrate the Fourth of July at Samaritan Lodge Alaska
Franklin and Jane Graham welcomed ten military couples to Samaritan Lodge Alaska over the Fourth of July weekend, marking the sixth week of this year’s Operation Heal Our Patriots summer season. “July Fourth is when we celebrate freedom, and freedom is something that you have to defend, because there’s always people who want to take…
Operation Christmas Child
Operation Christmas Child Media Resources
Graphics B-roll PSA Photos Press Releases Fact Sheets & Bios Key Quotes Media Resources Media Requests Graphics Web Banners Social Graphics Media Slides Digital Billboards Operation Christmas Child Logo Logo is available for print, TV, and radio use. For all other logo requests, please submit the logo use request form. Download B-roll These videos are…
Construction Projects
Franklin Graham Dedicates New Homes in Flood-Ravaged Kentucky
Family, friends, and local community representatives stood on a blanket of snow in the mountains of eastern Kentucky on Friday, Dec. 5, to dedicate 18 new homes built by Samaritan’s Purse in Jesus’ Name. “This is a great day—a day we have been praying for,” said Franklin Graham, president of Samaritan’s Purse, to the crowd…
Crisis & Disaster Response
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…
