A little over a year after Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee, hope is being rebuilt one home at a time. Samaritan’s Purse Chief Operating Officer Edward Graham stood atop the mountain where Vanessa Bowens had played as a child, praying one day she’d live in a home looking down over the…
Our Ministry
Flying Into a New Era for Samaritan’s Purse Aviation
On Nov. 14, staff members and friends of the ministry joined our Mission Aviation Services team to bid farewell and to celebrate all that God has done through our DC-8 cargo aircraft. In addition, our 767 plane was dedicated to God’s glory as it joined our fleet during an event that was held at our…
Crisis & Disaster Response
Homeowners Blessed By Texas-Size Love and Support
The West Central Texas town of San Angelo lies alongside the northern boundary of the Chihuahuan Desert, a semi-arid region prone to heat waves, drought, and wildfires. But in the early morning of July 4, 2025, the area was deluged with 15 inches of rain—nearly a year’s worth—in just a few hours. The shallow, rocky…
Discipleship, Education & Training
Operation Heal Our Patriots Reunion Celebrates Victory in Christ
“Is your soul safe and secure in the hands of God?” Samaritan’s Purse President Franklin Graham asked military couples to consider that question during the 2026 Operation Heal Our Patriots Reunion. He kicked off the event in Orlando, Florida, with a powerful message from Luke 19 about Jesus’ encounter with a rich tax collector named…
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…
Discipleship, Education & Training
A Marine and His Wife Celebrate a Decade of God’s Grace
Well over a decade ago, Johnny and Shannon Montoya landed in Alaska hoping to save their marriage. In the years after Johnny’s deployments with the Marines, the couple was drifting apart. They felt like strangers living in the same house. But in 2014, they hit rock bottom. Johnny attempted to end his life. “I just…
Crisis & Disaster Response
Rx: Medicine Near the Frontlines
A spinal injury shaped the curvature of her life. Oksana* suffered an accident at age 8 that still requires regular visits from medical professionals even today. Now at 66 years old, the visits have grown more difficult. Her village in eastern Ukraine is seven miles from the nearest hospital, has no pharmacy, and offers only…
