Our Ministry
2025 Mid-Year Report
Mid-Year Report Thank You! We want to take a moment to thank you for your faithful support and prayers. Every day, we see how the Lord is using your partnership with Samaritan’s Purse to further the Gospel and bring healing to people in the farthest corners of the earth. Jesus said to His disciples, You…
Crisis & Disaster Response
New Home Filled with Praises in Buncombe County
Ronnie and Ginny Meadows’ mobile home in western North Carolina, was washed away by Hurricane Helene. It was the only home they had lived in during their married life—49 years and still counting. “We’ve been flooded a hundred times,” Ronnie said, noting that their former home stood on the street where he grew up. “But…
Construction Projects
‘The Happiest Day of My Life’
Leticia Jaimes wiped away tears as she walked through her new home for the first time. She paused in the living room, overwhelmed, and fell into the embrace of her mother, Elena. Mother and daughter hugged and cried together, knowing that this day would mark the beginning of many new family memories. “For years, we…
Samaritan’s Purse Responding to Severe Flooding in Lake Charles
Updated: May 21 with video on May 23 Samaritan’s Purse has deployed to Lake Charles, Louisiana, after torrential rain caused serious flooding across the southern part of the state. As much as 12.5 inches of rain fell in 24 hours in Lake Charles, where people are still recovering from two hurricanes (Delta and Laura) that…
Franklin Graham
Newsletter February 2025
Franklin Graham Update | February Franklin Graham Update | February Rising From the Mud and Ashes Dear Friend, Samaritan's Purse had the honor of hosting Donald Trump on his first trip as the 47th president, when he and his wife, Melania, came to North Carolina to encourage survivors of Hurricane Helene and see what the new administration can do to accelerate the recovery. It's…
Crisis & Disaster Response
Spring Breakers Make a Big Difference in Texas
Spring break is a time-honored college tradition. It’s a chance for students to get some well-deserved rest and relaxation, typically by lounging at the beach, splashing in the waves, and soaking up the sun. But Isaiah Wiese, a freshman at John Brown University in Arkansas, didn’t have his toes stuck in the sand during this…
Crisis & Disaster Response
Critical Aid Arrives in Vietnam After Typhoon Yagi
Powerful winds and torrential downpours sent Tran’s house sliding down a nearby mountainside in northern Vietnam. If the 78-year-old hadn’t fled, she would likely be among the more than 250 dead in the wake of Typhoon Yagi. Just days after, Samaritan’s Purse staff were wading through flooded streets and neighborhoods checking on families and distributing…
Crisis & Disaster Response
Thank You to All Our Volunteers
At Samaritan’s Purse, we share the hope of the Gospel as we rush to the aid of those caught in the ditches of life. When a hurricane blows down trees, a wildfire consumes a town, a flood rushes in, or a tornado rips apart a community, Samaritan’s Purse is there to provide relief in Jesus’…
Crisis & Disaster Response
Providing Relief in Vietnam After Typhoon Yagi
For the latest on this response, follow this link to learn more. UPDATE SEPT. 18: The Samaritan’s Purse 757 aircraft left for Vietnam on Wednesday, Sept. 18, from our hangar in Greensboro, North Carolina, carrying 12 pallets of blankets, solar lights, kitchen kits, and more relief supplies. Materials from our first flight are currently being…
Our Ministry
Bring Relief When Disaster Hits Home
U.S. Disaster Relief and Rebuild We respond quickly when natural disasters strike, deploying an army of volunteers to come alongside homeowners to bring relief and help rebuild in Jesus’ Name. Learn more about our work. Volunteer Opportunities Stay up to date on our deployments. Sign up for text alerts. Helping in Jesus' Name ® Ready to respond and rebuild when disaster hits home. Without fail, disasters will…
