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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.…
Homes and Hope Restored in Lake Charles
When Hurricane Laura roared ashore in southern Louisiana last August, 2020 already felt like a year full of storms for Lake Charles homeowners Rufus and Shirley Goodwin. COVID-19 hit them hard in the spring and hospitalized them both. The symptoms were so severe that they feared for their lives. Then the hurricanes hit. Category 4…
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Press Release Samaritan’s Purse Responds to Hurricane Idalia
Samaritan's Purse Responds to Hurricane Idalia International Christian Relief Organization deployed Disaster Relief Units and staff to hurricane-devastated areas BOONE, N.C., Aug. 31, 2023—Samaritan's Purse has deployed disaster response specialists and two tractor-trailers—packed with tools and relief supplies— along with shower trailers, kitchen trailers, and other support equipment to Florida in the wake of Hurricane…
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Volunteer Helped Hurricane Florence Victims in Jesus’ Name
SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER FOR OUR HURRICANE FLORENCE RESPONSE Julio Hernandez was moved with compassion when he heard about how Hurricane Florence devasted the North Carolina coast. “Your heart breaks for people, and you want to do anything you can to help and comfort them,” he said. Julio, who has served in the Army for…
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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…
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Press Release Samaritan’s Purse Responds to Louisiana in the Wake of Hurricane Francine
Samaritan's Purse Responds to Louisiana in the Wake of Hurricane Francine The international Christian relief organization has deployed to hard-hit Louisiana communities to help families begin their recovery from the damaging storm BOONE, N.C., Sept. 13, 2024—Samaritan's Purse is responding to south central Louisiana after Hurricane Francine rapidly intensified into a category 2 hurricane unleashing…
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Equipping Farmers on Dominica Long After Hurricane Maria
“After Hurricane Maria, we had no hope,” Norla said. “We were really hurting. We had nothing to plant and nothing to eat.” Norla serves as the village council secretary of Vieille Case, Dominica, by day and farms in the evenings. Many farmers in Dominica will tell you similar stories. After Hurricane Maria destroyed the agricultural…
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Gifting Vehicles to Hurricane Helene Survivors
“It’s all yours! Congratulations, sir!” James Roberts could hardly believe the words spoken to him by an employee of Hendrick Automotive Group. Thanks to Samaritan’s Purse partnership with the Charlotte auto dealer, a 2024 Toyota Tacoma crew cab 4 x 4 is now his. It was just three months ago that the Marshall, North Carolina,…
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Hurricane Idalia Response Press Kit
Media Resources Media Requests Press Releases Fact Sheets Photos B-roll Hurricane Idalia Response Press Kit Samaritan’s Purse is responding in Florida after Hurricane Idalia left behind a path of destruction for families in the Sunshine State. As news of the approaching storm surfaced, the international Christian relief organization pre-positioned two Disaster Relief Units—tractor-trailers packed with…
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Press Release Hurricane Dorian Response 09-02-19
Samaritan's Purse Airlifts Critical Relief to Hurricane-Battered Bahamas BOONE, N.C., Sept. 2, 2019 Samaritan's Purse is airlifting its DC-8 cargo plane stocked with critical supplies to the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian pummeled the island—leaving thousands of people without basic necessities. The first plane load includes emergency shelter material, household water filters and two community water…
