Not long before Army Sergeant Ian Hunt arrived with his wife Maria at Samaritan Lodge Alaska, Ian had gone through treatment after attempting to take his own life. He had believed the nightmare of his battlefield experiences and injuries had become more than he could bear. In 2012, on his third deployment, he was severely…
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,”…
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Seasonal Employment Serve with Samaritan's Purse as an Operation Christmas Child seasonal employee and you will work with volunteers to help bring Jesus' love to children around the world. Apply Now Helping Earthquake Survivors in Myanmar Samaritan’s Purse is providing desperately needed medical care, water, and shelter in Jesus’ Name. Learn More Join Our Rebuild Teams! Learn more…
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Operation Christmas Child Operation Christmas Child delivers gift-filled shoeboxes to children in need around the world together with the Gospel of Jesus Christ
Operation Heal Our Patriots
Operation Heal Our Patriots® Operation Heal Our Patriots gives injured and wounded post-9/11 veterans and their spouses the opportunity for spiritual refreshment, physical renewal, and marriage enrichment. Couples participate in Biblically based seminars that help strengthen their relationships with God and others and enjoy the beauty of God’s creation with outdoor activities at our Alaskan…
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Applications will be accepted for the 2026 season beginning 11 Nov. 2025. Operation Heal Our Patriots gives wounded veterans and their spouses the opportunity for spiritual refreshment, physical renewal, and marriage enrichment. This summer in Alaska we are seeing lives and marriages renewed and restored. Additional stories and photos can be found on the Operation…
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Operation Heal Our Patriots 2024 Reunion
Schedule Travel & Housing Speakers FAQ Code of Conduct Sessions ★ February 23–25 ★ Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention CenterAurora, Colorado Register Now JOIN US IN COLORADO! The Operation Heal Our Patriots 2024 Reunion is coming to Aurora, Colorado, Feb. 23-25, 2024, at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center. Join your Operation Heal Our…
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Operation Christmas Child Latino Night
Welcome to Latino Night! Make a difference in the lives of children in need around the world by volunteering with Operation Christmas Child at one of our Latino Nights across the country. Register to Join Us for Latino Night! Sign Up Here Join us for a special bilingual program featuring guests and food, and participate in inspecting…
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Operation Christmas Child Operation Christmas Child 는 여러분이 정성스럽게 담아 포장한 선물 상자를 전 세계의 도움이 필요한 아이들에게 보냅니다. 100여개 나라의 교회를 통해 아이들과 가족들에게 실제로 역사하시는 하나님의 사랑을 전하고 예수 그리스도의 영원한 희망을 나눕니다. 이 선물 상자를 받은 수많은 아이들은 위대한 여정(The Greatest Journey) 이라는 제자훈련 프로그램에 참여합니다. 12회 동안 예수님을 따르는 삶을 배우고 그것을…
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Operation Christmas Child Audio PSA’s
Audio PSA's Our PSAs are available for use by media outlets and websites in the United States. Unless a kill date is noted, PSAs can be aired indefinitely. If you would like to automatically receive new PSAs from Samaritan's Purse, please email PSA@samaritan.org with your request. National Collection Week Promo with Dates Flight Dates: Before…
