Marina and her family were desperate to get to the Kramatorsk train station in southeastern Ukraine on the morning of April 8—eager for the journey westward to safety. However, just hours before they were scheduled to depart on the railway, the station came under missile attack. The brutal onslaught left more than 50 people dead…
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Don’t Ask Why, Ask What
Watch the video above as Ricky Skaggs, a 15-time Grammy award winner and longtime friend of Franklin Graham, talks about the work of Samaritan’s Purse around the world. He urges viewers to get involved—we should all be asking “What can I do?” when a disaster hits. Samaritan’s Purse currently offers volunteering opportunities in three locations…
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Sharing Hope in Jesus’ Name Conference
Event Details Travel & Housing Speakers Breakout Sessions CISM FAQs Sharing Hope in Jesus' Name Conference February 27–March 2 Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center Aurora, Colorado Register Now When disasters strike, be prepared to care for those in need. Conference Fees (includes all meals and materials) Early Registration Rate (through Jan. 12): $150 Regular Registration Rate (beginning Jan. 13): $250…
Health & Medical Ministries
International Women’s Day
Healthy DeliveriesBring Joy to Displaced Momsin Sudan Women's Projects 013977 $ Give Our Field Hospital team has helped women deliver hundreds of healthy babies over the past few months. Samaritan's Purse serves vulnerable women around the globe through a variety of projects. Among them, we recently set up our Emergency Field Hospital in Gedaref, Sudan, to serve internally…
Operation Christmas Child
Gifts-In-Kind Opportunities
Spread Joy and Hope Through Gifts-In-Kind “We might just look at it as a little stuffed animal or toy, but that is the tool that God is going to use to plant that seed.” —Randy Clark, President, Beverly Hills Teddy Bear Company Operation Christmas Child counts on new in-kind donations to ensure each shoebox gift is full and of the…
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Operation Christmas Child Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions Browse by Category Browse by Category Operation Christmas Child · Project Overview · Global Influence of OCC Packing Your Shoebox · Packing and Delivery · Gift Suggestions · Packing Party Planning Tool · Shoebox Labels · Printable Labels · Adhesive Labels · Tracking Your Shoebox Gift · Build a Shoebox Online ·…
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Shoebox Packers Go From Devastation to Celebration
She peered through a busted window into the church basement and saw that floodwaters from Hurricane Helene had left a muddy mess. The Operation Christmas Child shoebox gift items that First Baptist Church of Damascus, Virginia, had collected during the year were now wet and filthy. Jaz, age 11, saw something that gave her hope—a…
Operation Christmas Child
Special Access Shoebox Resources Update
Special Access Shoebox Resources for Project Leaders Click the checkboxes to agree and reveal resources. As a preapproved Project Leader, I agree to only share these resources with those involved in packing Special Access shoebox gifts. I will only distribute copies of these materials to those who are packing Special Access shoebox gifts. I will not disseminate…
Operation Christmas Child
Order Free Materials
Order Free Materials Prepare to pack your Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts by ordering free resources. We’ll provide everything you need to get started this shoebox season—labels, posters, flyers, inspirational videos, and more. Each item will help you pack and send your gift-filled shoeboxes, as well as spread the word about Operation Christmas Child to…
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Privacy Policy
January 12, 2024 Privacy Notice At Samaritan's Purse, we believe data privacy is essential, and we are committed to a culture of transparency in the use of personal data. We do not engage in the practice of selling, renting or exchanging donor lists. This privacy notice explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your…
