In the early days of her retirement, Sarah Rutland was wondering what to do with the rest of her life. So, she did what many retirees do—she went to Florida. But not for the reasons you’d expect. Hurricane Michael had just roared through the Panhandle and she wanted to help. So instead of picking up…
Hurricane Michael: Contact Information for Homeowners
Thousands of homeowners are suffering in the wake of Hurricane Michael. Samaritan’s Purse has established two bases of operation in Florida. We will be serving those in need for some time to come. Please contact us and our church partners with the information listed below if you would like to request assistance. We are praying…
Work Continues, Volunteers Still Needed in Hurricane-Wrecked Florida
SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER Families along the Florida Panhandle are still struggling on a long road to recovery after Hurricane Michael slammed into the state in early October. The mighty Category 4 storm devastated coastal cities, leaving them looking like ghost towns. Samaritan’s Purse quickly responded to the disaster and established a base of operations…
Discipleship Program Transforms Lives After Hurricane Maria
More than 18 months after Hurricane Maria devastated the island of Dominica, Samaritan’s Purse continues to help people rebuild both physically and spiritually. As young Dominican men construct storm shutters for vulnerable families through one of our latest initiatives, they are not only being trained in carpentry, but also mentored in their personal and spiritual…
Cleanup Continues After Hurricane Debby
Hurricane Debby hit Florida and barreled up the East Coast two weeks ago, unleashing unprecedented rainfall and catastrophic flooding that eventually left some communities underwater. Samaritan’s Purse has responded in Debby’s wake in Savannah, Georgia, and Sarasota, Florida, to help homeowners in both cities recover from the devastating storm. Edward Graham, COO for Samaritan’s Purse,…
the Pacific Islands
Many people think of the Pacific Islands as paradise, populated with luxurious hotels located oceanfront on pristine white sandy beaches. And some are. But hundreds more are home to people who struggle daily just to survive, including over half a million children. Starting in 2019, Samaritan’s Purse began distributing gift-filled shoeboxes to children who live…