To extend our base of operations, Samaritan's Purse opened offices in Canada (1973), the United Kingdom (1989), Australia/New Zealand (1995), Germany (2019), and Korea (2020). Each office works toward the same goal of taking the love of Jesus Christ to victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, and disease. To contact one of our international…
Crisis & Disaster Response
Lighthouse Church
Lighthouse Church Partnership A Beacon of Hope to Devastated Communities What Is a Lighthouse Church? In the aftermath of disasters, our U.S. Disaster Relief teams rely on local congregations and church leaders and infrastructure to serve as the backbone of our efforts. Without the hard work and leadership of local churches like yours, our work could…
Discipleship, Education & Training
Alaska Restart
In 2011, Army Specialist Shelby Nelms was in a convoy that was rocked by an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan. Her vehicle took a direct hit from the blast. Army Specialist Nick Nelms was also in the convoy and rushed to aid his fellow soldiers. “I said ‘What’s up, girl? I’m here to rescue you,’”…
Health & Medical Ministries
Nkhoma Mission Hospital, Nkhoma, Malawi
Nkhoma Mission Hospital Nkhoma, Malawi Minimum Time Requirement Three-week service minimum in pediatrics. Four-week service minimum in these specialties: anesthesiology, CRNA, emergency medicine, family medicine, internal medicine, neonatology, nephrology, OB/GYN, pharmacy, physical medicine and rehabilitation, physical therapy, and pulmonology. Profile Over a period of 97 years, the hospital has developed from a single missionary doctor…
Edward Graham Encourages New Yorkers After Flooding
Not in 40 years had Dexter Bunte seen such devastation in his community of Highland Falls, New York. Until July 9 the stream that ran by his house was merely a harmless feature adding to the area’s quaint beauty. “It was a babbling brook. My kids used to get excited when it would rise a…
Edward Graham Visits Storm-Rattled Texas Communities
Samaritan’s Purse Chief Operating Officer Edward Graham visited Livingston and Temple, Texas, this week where volunteer teams are helping in Jesus’ Name to clean up flooded neighborhoods and tornado-devastated communities. Graham was able to encourage and pray with homeowners whose lives were turned upside down in a matter of minutes. Residents of Livingston, an hour…
Canadian Military Couple Gives Back in Florida Panhandle
SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER WITH SAMARITAN’S PURSE Hurricane Michael caused massive devastation across the Florida Panhandle, leaving Mexico Beach and other communities unrecognizable as nearly every house, landmark, and building was washed away. Thousands of volunteers have served with Samaritan’s Purse, helping hundreds of families recover from the storm. Darren and Colleen Beers are two…
Media
Fact Sheet: U.S. Disaster Relief
U.S. Disaster Relief In addition to its international relief efforts, Samaritan's Purse mobilizes staff and equipment and enlists thousands of volunteers to provide emergency aid to victims of tornadoes, hurricanes, wildfires, floods and other natural disasters in the United States. After an initial response, Samaritan’s Purse often stays behind to rebuild and restore houses for…
Our Ministry
Apprenticeship Program
“The Apprenticeship Program taught me about selfless service, team unity, and expanding the Kingdom.” Madeline Chilton Texas A&M University, Non-Profit Management Program Management Discover the Apprenticeship Program The Apprenticeship Program equips participants with the needed skills and experience to begin a fulfilling career within Samaritan’s Purse, all while offering a full-time salary and benefits. The goal of…
Construction Projects
First Home Dedicated as Samaritan’s Purse Rebuilds in Mayfield
Nine months ago, on the evening of Dec. 10, 2021, Tom Woodward sat in his single-wide mobile home, listening to the news about an EF4 Tornado that had set its target on Mayfield, Kentucky. “My son called me and said ‘Are you gonna stay and ride it out or are you gonna come over here…
