Samaritan’s Purse volunteers gave Amber Schell something more to remember on her birthday than just the flood that devastated her home and much of her neighborhood. While working on her house in the community of La Valle, Wisconsin, they brought her the hope of Jesus Christ. As our team cleaned mud and debris out her…
Crisis & Disaster Response
Three Hurricane Relief Bases Set Up; Hundreds of Volunteers Working
THE LATEST (September 24, 11:01 a.m.) Samaritan’s Purse remains at work in areas around New Bern, Jacksonville, and Wilmington where residents are still reeling from the devastation brought by Florence. We praise God our volunteers have already been able to serve many homeowners in Jesus’ Name. We’ve received nearly 2,000 work orders from the three…
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Samaritan’s Purse Provides Aid to 351,000 Hurricane Maria Victims in Puerto Rico (Press Release)
"Disaster Response Specialists Preparing to Aid Victims of Carr Fire"—Franklin Graham SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Sept. 5, 2018 — In the year since Hurricane Maria devastated the island of Puerto Rico, international Christian relief organization Samaritan’s Purse has helped some 351,000 hurricane victims—more than 10% of the island’s population. “Our team has been on the…
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Easter From the Ashes
Plan to watch Franklin Graham, president and CEO of Samaritan’s Purse and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, in the new program, “Easter from the Ashes,” on Sunday, April 20. From the site of the tragic wildfires in Los Angeles, he will bring a message from God’s Word about how we can have hope in Jesus…
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Hurricane Florence Relief Updates
Help After Hurricane Florence Samaritan’s Purse Responding to Serve Homeowners Devastated by the Storm Share Tweet Pin Emaily Subscribe Samaritan's Purse North American Ministries has three relief teams working in eastern North Carolina to help homeowners recover from terrible flooding caused by Florence's record-breaking downpours. Sign Up to Volunteer Our staff, along with disaster relief…
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Samaritan’s Purse Sends Two Disaster Response Teams to Aid Hurricane Florence Victims (Press Release)
NC-Based Organization Sending Volunteers and Tractor-Trailers Stocked with Tools and Supplies BOONE, N.C., Sept. 15, 2018—As Hurricane Florence continues to wreak havoc, Samaritan’s Purse is sending two Disaster Relief Units and ten pieces of support equipment to assess damage in the hardest-hit areas of the Carolina coastline. Two more relief units are standing by. Stocked…
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Widows Give Thanks for Help with Hurricane Cleanup
SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER FOR OUR HURRICANE FLORENCE RESPONSE Mary Kerns wasn’t taking any chances. The last time, almost 20 years ago, a major hurricane threatened her hometown, she ended up being rescued out of waist-deep water in her home. So, a week ago, when Hurricane Florence roared into Jacksonville, Mary packed some clothes and…
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One Morning at Dawn
One Morning at Dawn Samaritan's Purse Films from the Frontlines of Ukraine Watch this powerful, two-part program about Samaritan's Purse work in war-torn Ukraine Millions Receiving Relief in Ukraine In the midst of incredible suffering, Samaritan's Purse has been providing massive relief in Ukraine since the beginning of the war. Partnering with Ukrainian churches and others,…
Rushing Relief Supplies to Flooded Southern Ukraine
The Samaritan’s Purse DC-8 departed in the early hours of June 9 from our hangar in Greensboro, North Carolina, carrying more than 40,000 pounds of relief supplies destined for flooded communities in southern Ukraine. “We are sending these life-saving supplies in Jesus’ Name and want to remind the people of Ukraine that they have not…
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Samaritan’s Purse Deploys Two Disaster Relief Units in The Wake of Hurricane Michael (Press Release)
Response Includes Disaster Relief Specialists, Volunteers, Tools and Emergency Supplies BOONE, N.C., Oct. 11, 2018—Samaritan’s Purse is on the way to the Florida Panhandle and other hard-hit communities to aid families devastated by Hurricane Michael. This unprecedented storm has destroyed homes, caused widespread flooding and left families in desperate need. The international Christian relief organization…
