When fighting erupted between the Caucasus nations of Azerbaijan and Armenia in September, more than 100,000 ethnic Armenians fled their homes in Nagorno-Karabakh in search of safety in Armenia. Suddenly living as refugees, they were left without basic necessities. Samaritan’s Purse saw their plight and began a response to help relieve their suffering on Sept.…
Animals, Agriculture & Livelihoods
Greenhouses Help Families Expand Crops, Grow Seeds of Faith
Felix and his wife, Sofia, were used to scraping together a living for their three children from the mountainous fields of Palca, Bolivia, despite harsh rainy seasons and frigid temperatures. The precarious conditions meant experiencing several lean months trying to make ends meet between harvests. When a Samaritan’s Purse agriculture project in the area gave…
‘It’s Unbelievable What You’ve Done for Us’
SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER FOR OUR HURRICANE FLORENCE RESPONSE When John Whitfield got word that a TV station in New Bern, N.C.—just one block from his home—was evacuating its staff because of flooding due to Hurricane Florence, he rushed over to investigate. John is a captain with the sheriff’s office in Craven County, and he…
Devastating Flood Leads to a Revived Heart
After floodwaters washed through Aretha Robertson’s neighborhood, an army of Samaritan’s Purse volunteers showed up at her Wisconsin home to help salvage mementos and remove waterlogged belongings. “From the second that they stood on my grass, it felt warm,” she said. “It made me feel like it was going to be OK.” Aretha had faced…
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Newsletter July 2025
Franklin Graham Update | July Franklin Graham Update | July Tragedy in Texas Guadalupe River Flooding Takes Deadly Toll Dear Friend, During a holiday weekend that was supposed to be filled with celebration, Texas families were hit with unimaginable loss. Flash floods along the Guadalupe River overwhelmed parts of the Hill Country early on Friday, July 4, sweeping away vehicles, camp cabins, and homes.…
Long-Awaited Help Arrives for Hurricane Victims in Louisiana
Rusty and Gloria Terry were trapped in their home the day Hurricane Laura slammed into southwestern Louisiana. Rusty had worked hard the previous day to repair his truck, but when they finally got ready to evacuate, the truck wouldn’t shift gears. Rusty tried and tried, but eventually realized they were stuck. “I couldn’t believe it,”…
Crisis & Disaster Response
Samaritan’s Purse Volunteers Working in the Wake of Major Winter Storm
UPDATE (Feb. 4): We have now also opened a base of operations in New Albany, Mississippi, to serve those hard hit by the winter storm. Volunteers are welcome to begin serving as the hands and feet of Jesus at this location on Feb. 6. Samaritan’s Purse volunteers began serving homeowners Friday, Jan. 30, as we…
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Hearts Healed, Lives Transformed: Miigaa’s Story
Hearts HealedLives Transformed Medical School Student Thanks God for Saving Her Life Miigaa received heart surgery through Children’s Heart Project and is now helping care for other heart patients. Miigaa begins her day by praying for her family and for people throughout Mongolia. She wants them to come to faith in Jesus Christ and experience the…
Crisis & Disaster Response
Emergency Field Hospital Opens, Expanding Medical Care in Mozambique
UPDATE (April 11): One week after opening our Emergency Field Hospital in Buzi, Mozambique, Samaritan’s Purse medical staff have treated some 1,000 patients and delivered ten babies—opening a second maternal ward to meet the growing number of expectant mothers. Delfina was terrified that she would have to give birth in the rising water when Cyclone…
Health & Medical Ministries
New Life for Baby Jay
Baby Jay needed a miracle. And soon. Like any first-time parents, Elijah and Hannah Mwaura were overjoyed when they welcomed their son into the world March 30. But when Hannah cradled him in her arms, she noticed that something was wrong. Although he seemed to be breathing without any difficulty, the newborn’s lips, fingernails, and…
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