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Volunteers from Both Sides of the Shoebox
We arranged a special surprise for volunteers from both sides of the shoebox.
Both Sides of the Shoebox: Mark and Umale
We arranged a special surprise for volunteers from both sides of the shoebox.
The Other Side of the Story
Samaritan’s Purse responded to homeowners affected by floods in eastern Nebraska, including Ron and Charlotte Young who have been involved with Operation Christmas Child for nearly 20 years. The Youngs experienced “the other side of the story” when our volunteers arrived to remove debris, mud-out their house, and let them know that God had not forgotten them.
Nicky’s Story: A Simple Act of Kindness
Nick Schweickert received a gift-filled Operation Christmas Child shoebox when he lived in an orphanage in Ukraine and realized that hearts can be changed for Jesus Christ through a simple act of kindness.
Restoring Sight in South Sudan
Over 200 people in South Sudan praise God for restoring their sight through cataract surgeries performed by doctors working with Samaritan’s Purse.
Chris and Crissy’s Story: Key Leaders in Discipleship
Chris and Crissy Sharon share how Operation Heal Our Patriots strengthened their marriage and their relationship with Jesus Christ. Now, they are Key Leaders in the program, helping to disciple other veteran and law enforcement couples.
Jargalmaa’s Story: A Simple Letter
Jargalmaa’s life was changed for good when she received an Operation Christmas Child shoebox gift when she was a young girl in Mongolia. She realized how much God loved her when she read a simple letter in the box that said, “God loves you. You are a valuable person to God.”
Supporting Single Mothers in Ethiopia
A Samaritan’s Purse livelihoods program in Tigray, Ethiopia, helps support single mothers who are internally displaced by conflict.
A Simple Gift Brings Keziah’s Family To The Gospel
In the Ghanaian village of Kofigya, Keziah received a small blessing that changed her life forever. The children of Kofigya were surprised with Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes from Samaritan’s Purse and Keziah’s shoebox had a gift that she always wanted, but her family could never afford: a notebook with a box of crayons. Not only did this small gift encourage Keziah to dedicate her life to Christ, it gave her the confidence to witness to her family to make the same life changing decision. Today, Keziah attends church every week with her entire family thanks to the blessings brought by a simple shoebox.
The Silent Killer
Gunnery Sergeant Edward Mertz, USMC (Ret.) and his wife Sergeant Jennifer Mertz, USMC (Former) knew their family was in crisis. After four deployments, Edward’s battle with PTSD escalated to a breaking point. Jennifer reached out to Operation Heal Our Patriots in an attempt to help save their marriage.
Provisi?n de agua limpia en Puerto Rico
Samaritan’s Purse está ayudando a llevar agua potable a familias en Puerto Rico luego de la devastación causada por el huracán Fiona mediante la instalación de sistemas de filtración de agua en varios vecindarios.
Equipos m?dicos m?viles sirven venezolanos en Colombia
Samaritan’s Purse está sirviendo a algunos de los millones de venezolanos que viven en Colombia a través de unidades médicas móviles, que brindan atención a mujeres embarazadas, atención médica familiar y consulta legal para poblaciones vulnerables.
Sharing the Gospel This Side of the Box
Cissie Graham Lynch encourages people to pack Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts and to invite others to join them so that children around the world can experience God’s love through the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Preparing for Disasters
Watch as Samaritan’s Purse participate in Alaska Shield, a disaster simulation that will help our organization and the state to be ready to respond when catastrophe strikes.
Volunteers from all over participated in Alaska Shield to help Samaritan’s Purse and state emergency management personnel practice their disaster relief response skills that will be needed when disaster strikes. To simulate the disaster, actors wore fake wounds as they let medical and emergency officials at a mobile field hospital practice the procedures they use in high-pressure situations. For more information on the types of emergency relief Samaritan’s Purse provides all over the world, visit http://www.samaritanspurse.org
Protecting First Responders In Israel With Armored Ambulances
As the Israel and Palestine conflict continues, Samaritan’s Purse is helping civilians as their homes turn into a battleground. Franklin and Edward Graham traveled to Jerusalem to dedicate the sixth armored ambulance to the Magen David Adom. This vehicle is special as it houses a mobile intensive care unit and was purchased thanks to the help of Harvest Church. With 22 more armored ambulances planned to be donated by the end of the year, Samaritan’s Purse is dedicated to helping the civilians affected by this conflict to show God’s love even in the toughest crisis.
Haiyan Water Crisis
Typhoon Haiyan contaminated thousands of wells in the Philippines. Now, as water-borne illness spreads, watch how Samaritan’s Purse is rushing to bring clean water to the typhoon-ravaged land.
Vanuatu in Crisis
Samaritan’s Purse is bringing relief to villages leveled by Cyclone Pam. Many communities are still in desperate need of shelter and medical care.
First Response: European Refugee Crisis
As refugee families flee their homes to find safety and hope, Samaritan’s Purse teams are on the ground assessing needs and distributing backpacks with essential items.
Give Shelter in Crisis
You can help Samaritan’s Purse provide shelter, food, clean water, and medical care for Nepal’s earthquake victims. Visit SamaritansPurse.org/catalog today and give a gift from the heart.
Helping Venezuelans in Crisis
Venezuelans who are fleeing their economically devastated country describe how Samaritan’s Purse is helping them by providing critical shelter, food, and medical care.