Immediate Relief After the Myanmar and Thailand Earthquake: Operation Blessing Responds to Tragedy

MYANMAR – After the deadly Myanmar and Thailand earthquake that took thousands of lives, Operation Blessing’s Global Disaster Response Team is on the ground, offering immediate help to those affected. Our team is working rigorously to assess the situation and provide much-needed aid to those facing this heartbreaking tragedy. With your support, we are making a tangible difference in the lives of those in need.

On the Ground: Providing Critical Aid in Bangkok

Members of our team are on location in Bangkok, assessing the situation and coordinating relief efforts alongside our local Myanmar team. They are working around the clock to bring essential resources to the hardest-hit communities. Thanks to your generosity, Operation Blessing has been able to respond quickly, delivering emergency supplies such as food, clean water, and medical kits to those who need it most.

Our team’s presence provides more than just physical supplies—it brings a message of hope, support, and compassion to those struggling in the aftermath of this disaster.

The Power of Prayer and Community Support

As they continue to serve victims of the Myanmar and Thailand earthquake, our team asks for your prayers. “Continue to pray for those who have been affected by this tragic situation, and continue to pray for our team.” These prayers are a powerful part of our mission.

We are deeply grateful for your generosity—whether through financial donations, volunteer efforts, or prayers. Every act of kindness allows us to reach more people and provide critical relief to those suffering.

Looking Ahead: A Long Road to Recovery

While the immediate relief efforts continue, the road to recovery for those affected by this disaster will be long and challenging. Operation Blessing is committed to walking alongside these communities, offering both short-term aid and long-term support as they rebuild their lives. We will continue to assess ongoing needs and adjust our response to ensure that we are providing the help that is most needed.

Your ongoing support after the Myanmar and Thailand earthquake is making all of this possible. Together, we can continue to bring hope, healing, and restoration to those in need. Thank you for being part of this mission. May God bless you and those you help through your generosity.

Here’s How You’re Helping Earthquake Survivors in Myanmar

MYANMAR- In the wake of the devastating 7.7- magnitude earthquake, hope is shining through in Myanmar—thanks to friends like you. The people of Myanmar were already facing incredible hardships, with over 1.6 million displaced before the earthquake struck. Now, as communities struggle to recover from yet another crisis, Operation Blessing is there, providing immediate relief and critical aid to earthquake survivors in Myanmar.

On The Ground: Immediate Relief for Myanmar

Our dedicated local team is on the ground, working tirelessly to prepare and distribute emergency relief kits to those in desperate need. These kits contain life-saving supplies—food, clean water, and essential hygiene products—ensuring that survivors have the resources to sustain themselves during this incredibly difficult time.

Because of your generosity, help is already reaching those who need it most. Your support has made it possible for us to act swiftly, getting aid to the hardest-hit areas and offering not just supplies, but also hope. For many families, your kindness is the difference between despair and the possibility of rebuilding their lives.

A Team of Hope: Experts Providing Aid in Myanmar

And this is just the beginning. The Global Disaster Response Team is already on the ground, bringing additional relief and support. These trained professionals are working alongside local teams to assess damage, distribute aid, and ensure that help reaches those in the most dire situations. Their presence is a crucial part of Operation Blessing’s long-term response, bringing not only critical resources but also encouragement and strength to those affected.

The Road Ahead: Long-Term Support for Earthquake Survivors in Myanmar

The road to recovery will be long, but Operation Blessing is committed to standing with the people of Myanmar in the days and weeks ahead. Continued support is essential to sustain these relief efforts and help families begin rebuilding their lives.

Thank you for being a part of this mission of mercy. Your generosity is making a real and immediate difference for earthquake survivors in Myanmar.

Operation Blessing Brings Hope to Oklahoma Through Wildfire Relief

OKLAHOMA – The aftermath of recent wildfires in Oklahoma is devastating. In just a few days, powerful winds fueled fast-moving flames, scorching vast areas across the state. Communities in Stillwater, Guthrie, Norman, and Luther have been hit hard, with homes, farms, and businesses reduced to ashes. Due to the size of the destruction across the rural landscape, the need for Oklahoma wildfire relief is greater than ever.

Firefighters battled tirelessly, but the sheer number of fires and intense winds made containment extremely difficult. Families from all backgrounds—regardless of wealth or status—have lost everything. These wildfires didn’t pick and choose; they tore through neighborhoods indiscriminately, leaving widespread destruction in their wake.

Operation Blessing Takes Action

As news of the disaster spread, your support allowed Operation Blessing to quickly mobilize a response team to assess the damage and deliver much-needed Oklahoma wildfire relief. Our team is on the ground meeting with community leaders, and first responders to coordinate support for those affected.

One key partner has been the Luther Community Service Center, a local hub providing food, clothing, and essentials to struggling families. With so many residents displaced and left with nothing, even the most basic necessities—like hygiene products—are in short supply. Thanks to your support we’ve been able to distribute hygiene kits, meal kits, and home depot cleanup equipment as part of our Oklahoma wildfire relief efforts, offering some comfort in a time of overwhelming loss.

Neighbors Helping Neighbors

In the face of tragedy, the perseverance of the Oklahoma community is shining through. Volunteers, churches, and organizations have come together, showing that no one has to face this hardship alone.

How You Can Make a Difference

Operation Blessing is committed to helping Oklahoma’s wildfire victims—but we can’t do it alone. You can help by donating, spreading the word, or volunteering to support those in need.

Continue to visit OB.org to learn more about our continuing Oklahoma wildfire relief efforts. Also follow us on social media for updates on how we’re bringing relief to communities in crisis. Together, we can make a real impact.

Help for Oklahoma Wildfire Victims: How You Can Make a Difference

HELP DISASTER VICTIMS NOW

OKLAHOMA – Following intense storms and tornadoes through the southwest, the people of Oklahoma are facing a devastating crisis. Raging wildfires have swept across the state, burning thousands of acres and destroying over 400 homes. Families have been displaced, entire communities reduced to ashes, and countless lives turned upside down. In times like these, immediate action is needed to provide critical relief to Oklahoma wildfire victims.

The Impact of the Oklahoma Wildfires

Wildfires in Oklahoma have left a trail of destruction, forcing hundreds of families to evacuate and seek shelter. The blazes, fueled by dry conditions and strong winds, have consumed homes, businesses, and farmland, leaving communities desperate for help. These families need urgent support, including food, hygiene kits, and essential supplies to begin rebuilding their lives.

Operation Blessing has swiftly mobilized disaster relief teams to provide immediate help for wildfire victims in Oklahoma. We are delivering critical aid, offering prayers, and supporting communities in their time of need.

How Operation Blessing Is Providing Help for Oklahoma

At Operation Blessing, we understand the devastating impact of wildfires. Having recently responded to the destructive fires in California, we have seen firsthand the heartbreak and challenges faced by survivors. That’s why we’ve rushed emergency relief to Oklahoma, ensuring families receive the aid they so desperately need.

Our relief efforts include:

Emergency food distribution – Providing meals to families affected by the disaster
Hygiene kits and essential supplies – Personal care items and necessities for daily living
Clean up supplies – Supporting clean up efforts in the area

You Can Be the Difference for Oklahoma Wildfire Victims

Your support allows us to respond swiftly when disasters strike, bringing tangible relief and comfort to those in despair. Through your continued giving, you have not only helped Oklahoma wildfire victims but also provided life-saving aid to men, women, and children across the globe—including Peru, where communities rely on your kindness and generosity.

Join Us in Bringing Help and Hope

Now more than ever, wildfire victims in Oklahoma need your support. Your donation can make a direct impact, providing relief to families who have lost everything. Together, we can restore hope and rebuild lives.

Thank you for being a beacon of light in the darkest times. Your compassion changes lives, and your generosity makes miracles happen every day.

HELP DISASTER VICTIMS NOW

Before the Storm Strikes: Essential Tornado Safety Tips from Operation Blessing

As tornado season approaches, families across the country are preparing for the unexpected. Thanks to YOU, Operation Blessing and our friends at The Home Depot Foundation are stepping in to help communities stay ready before disaster strikes. Here are some essential tornado safety tips to help keep you and your family safe!

The Need: Preparedness Saves Lives

Tornadoes can form rapidly, leaving little time to react. Understanding the warning signs—such as heavy thunderstorms, hail, and green-tinted clouds—can make all the difference. But beyond awareness, families need a plan. That’s where your generosity is making an impact.

Through education and preparedness efforts, Operation Blessing is equipping communities with the tools and knowledge they need to weather the storm. From educating families on having safe retreat locations—whether it’s a basement, storm shelter, or an interior room—to providing vital supplies if disaster strikes, your support is helping create life-saving strategies.

Be Prepared with these Essential Tornado Safety Tips

Imagine the fear of an oncoming tornado and realizing your phone battery is low, your prescriptions are running out, or your important documents are unprotected. These are real concerns that can be mitigated with a little preparation. That’s why Operation Blessing along with The Home Depot Foundation are making sure families know the essentials: keeping cell phones charged, securing vital records, and ensuring emergency supplies are stocked.

When the Storm Hits: Acting Fast Saves Lives

Tornadoes don’t wait. When a warning is issued, every second counts. Families should move quickly to their designated safe space, away from windows and potential flying debris. It’s always better to be overly cautious than to hesitate.

Thank You for Being a Lifeline

Your generosity is helping families face tornado season with confidence rather than fear. Use these essential tornado safety tips to be prepared for whatever nature brings. Through the power of preparedness, you are making sure that when storms come, families are ready. Thank you for standing with Operation Blessing and The Home Depot Foundation to keep communities safe.

Together, we are providing more than disaster relief—we are offering hope, security, and the reassurance that no one has to face the storm alone.

Weathering the Storm in the Philippines

PHILIPPINES – “Take care of me, Lord.” A simple yet powerful prayer when being confronted with a storm in the Philippines. These are the words 74-year-old mother and widow Josefina uttered as a super typhoon roared through her neighborhood. The National Weather Service characterizes a super typhoon as a tropical cyclone in the northern West Pacific that has sustained winds of 150 mph. At that intensity, not surprisingly, it terrified Josefina.

“The wind sounded like ‘zzzzz,’” she said. She peered out of her door to see what the conditions were, but there was zero visibility through the heavy rain. Scared and alone, she went back inside and prepared for the worst.

“I cried a little and I prayed, but I couldn’t finish [praying] because I was too afraid,” said Josefina. Her prayer was heard nonetheless. As Matthew 6:7-8 reminds us, a short prayer is sufficient because God knows what we need before we even ask.

A Massive Storm Strikes the Philippines

Despite the raging rains and whipping winds that lasted for eight days, Josefina survived the storm in the Philippines. But there was still a rough road ahead for Josefina. Two weeks passed and her community remained without electricity, and they’d been told it could take weeks for power to be restored.

“I didn’t have a flashlight,” said Josefina. “I didn’t go outside as I might trip or something worse could happen.”To combat the darkness at night, compassionate friends like you stepped in as a beacon of hope and light. Our disaster relief team in the Philippines delivered solar lights, sleeping mats, and blankets to families in Batanes, including Josephina. She was very grateful to you for helping to provide these items because they allowed her to resume some of her normal activities.

“Thank you, Lord, and thank you to your team because now I have something to use,” said Josefina. “First, I can use the light when cooking. And the blanket—because it rains in November, December, January, and February. Those are the cold months here so it will be very good to use.”

Because of your love and kindness, Operation Blessing was able to bring calm into chaos and give Josefina and her community hope for tomorrow.

Thanks for Stepping Up When Times Get Tough

HONDURAS – In the nation of Honduras, over half the population doesn’t know where their next meal is coming from. For so many, there is no safety net or solace when times get tough. So what can a woman do when her husband’s income declines—and shows no signs of recovering?

Orpa, who lives with her husband and their two children in a rural area in Honduras, decided to launch her own business. Orpa’s husband had been the breadwinner ever since they started their family, but over time his income opportunities had narrowed. There simply wasn’t enough to cover all the household needs, especially putting adequate food on the table. So, together with other women in the community of Boca del Monte, Orpa decided to start a business making plantain chips and selling them at local markets. Unfortunately, the enthusiasm and determination the women started out with soon began to wane. They simply weren’t able to generate enough income to improve their situation.

Going Hungry to Feed Their Children

On some occasions, Orpa and her husband would skip meals to make sure their children had something on their plates. What else could this couple do to ensure that their children would have enough to eat day in and day out? Thankfully, you helped us provide a meaningful and lasting response.

When Operation Blessing heard of the women’s plight, we were impressed by the group’s effort and determination. And thanks to the generosity of friends like you, we provided the help they needed to make their business profitable.

Overcoming Hunger with Resources for Their Business

That meant supplying essential resources to improve both production and management. Basic management training helped them efficiently track business income and expenses to ensure profitability, as did information about bookkeeping and discount purchasing. Then we provided better equipment—like an industrial stove to reduce processing time and yield a better-quality product. It also meant training them in hygiene and food safety techniques, so their products would meet quality and safety standards.

Then we conducted monthly follow-ups for six months, both to reinforce the administrative processes we’d taught them and ensure profitable business management. This opportunity, made possible by your generosity, has transformed the lives of Orpa, her family, and this entire group of remarkable entrepreneurial women. Orpa reports that her income has nearly doubled, which means a more prosperous future for them all. She and her family feel enormous relief, as they can afford more nutritious food to grace their table—and know they’ve overcome the toughest times. Thank you for being there for people in need when times get tough. “The support you have given us is immense,” said Orpa with gratitude. “God bless you!”

The support you have given us is immense, God bless you!”
-Orpa

Healing Overflows in Kenya

KENYA – At the age of 49, Elias believed his life was nearing an end. A lipoma on his neck had grown out of control. He couldn’t work or provide for his family. He struggled to walk. His clothes no longer fit. But the financial burden felt even heavier than the massive growth weighing on him. It was unbearable, causing him to give up the most precious thing he had—hope. But healing overflows because of your kindness. Friends like you stepped in with compassion and gave Elias a second chance—and a reason to live through a life-changing surgery.

Pain from a Lump on His Neck

Seven years ago, Elias felt a small painless lump on the back of his neck. It didn’t seem like anything to worry about at the time. But it grew and became painful—especially in the sun. As a construction worker in Kenya, Elias spent all day in the heat. The pain in his neck became excruciating as the growth became heavier. The extra weight created severe headaches, but Elias kept pushing through for his family.

Then the lump began attracting attention—the wrong kind. People refused to hire him. And what little money Elias normally earned slowly disappeared. Surgery was his only option. But with little income, he couldn’t pay for it. His wife searched for funds to help but came up empty handed.

Hope Overflows With Healing

Then hope came from across the ocean. When our partners heard about Elias’s situation, your hearts broke for him and his family. Our generous family of supporters rushed funds to help this hardworking man and get him the surgery he desperately needed. You also gave him a more precious gift—the gift of hope.

Elias was overwhelmed by your love and support. “I have nothing to offer in return, but you have renewed my life and restored my hope.” Every year, healing overflows through these life-changing surgeries. These surgeries give hurting children and adults so much more than healing from an illness or injury. They give people the chance to thrive and have faith for a better future. Elias said, “I thought I had reached the end of my journey, but you’ve given me a second chance to live.”

A Beacon of Hope for Hurting Families in Asheville

NORTH CAROLINA – Hope can bloom even in the face of overwhelming adversity for hurting families in Asheville. When Hurricane Helene unleashed its fury upon Asheville, North Carolina, it threatened to drown the spirit of a community. One family in particular found solace in Operation Blessing’s community of support after Hurricane Helene unleashed catastrophic flooding, devastating their home and their entire area.

distributing supplies for hurricane victims

“I’ve lived here all my life,” Lee began. A grandfather to nine and a great-grandfather to two, his deep roots in Asheville were evident as he spoke of his family’s multi-generational connection to the land. Together with his wife, they built a life full of love and resilience. But their world changed overnight when relentless rains turned their community into a flood zone, sweeping away their home, vehicles, and cherished belongings.

Faith in the Face of Overwhelming Loss

“We stood on the porch and watched it all wash away,” Lee told us. Yet, even in the face of overwhelming loss, he found solace in his faith. “I didn’t blame God. … The good Lord provided for us.”

helping hurting families in Asheville after a flood

That provision came in the form of Operation Blessing and donors like YOU, whose timely intervention brought hope and much-needed aid to the family and their community. With the support of such kindhearted friends, our disaster teams provided essential resources to help them rebuild not just their home, but their hope.

Distributing Clean Water, Food Boxes, Hygiene Kits and Essentials

Together with compassionate supporters and volunteers, our teams arrived in Asheville to help distribute clean water, food boxes, hygiene kits, and other essentials. In partnership with local churches, we provided hot meals to those who no longer had a place to cook. In Asheville’s River Arts District, where floodwaters had devastated local, family-owned businesses, our volunteers set up temporary spaces for artisans to continue their work, revitalizing the community’s cultural heartbeat and sustaining livelihoods so these families can begin to rebuild.

In December, our supporters enabled us to create a Christmas village for the families affected by Helene. Parents and children alike had a day filled with Christmas cheer that included snacks, games, and even presents.

Going from Devastation to Restoration

For Lee’s family, your support was life changing. Their property, once home to his grandfather’s house, held deep sentimental value. “This place has been here all my life,” he said. With your assistance, we transformed a damaged mobile home structure that also existed on the property into a sturdy house for them, a symbol of their perseverance and hope. You helped provide the insulation and flooring needed to make it a safe, warm, and pleasant place to live.

And Operation Blessing will continue serving hurting families of Asheville for months to come. As Lee’s family reflects on their journey from devastation to restoration, they remain anchored by faith and community thanks to friends like you. “Thank you. It’s just a blessing. The good Lord works through everybody.”

Blessings Overflow Because YOU Care!

Faith from Nigeria

“We used to set out to fetch water as early as 6 a.m. and not get home until 10 a.m. … We suffered from typhoid, malaria, and body itching. We are very happy with the new project because we have clean water close to the house now. I appreciate Operation Blessing for the project they brought to our community.”

Yasinta, Teacher and Beneficiary from Indonesia

“We are very grateful for the assistance provided by the deep well. Now we can enjoy clean well water for our needs at school and for our drinking water at both the school and our homes.”

Maria from Mexico

“Water is of vital importance and a great blessing. Without it, we could perish. … We feel deeply grateful and blessed for this tremendous support.”